Belinda Top

Belinda Sleeveless Top Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Belinda Top is a sleeveless crochet garment designed by ChristaCoDesign. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a lightweight, fitted top suitable for warm weather wear. The pattern is available in multiple sizes, with yardage requirements ranging from 890 yards for extra small to 1068 yards for small.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project, making it an excellent choice for beginners looking to expand their garment-making skills. Crochet construction uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, allowing for flexible fabric that drapes beautifully in lightweight yarns. The sleeveless design simplifies construction by eliminating armhole shaping and sleeve caps, making this pattern particularly accessible for those new to garment crochet.

Stitches and Construction Methods

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Belinda Top employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for a beginner-level garment. The pattern utilizes standard crochet stitches to build the body of the top in a structured, fitted manner.

Materials and Specifications

• Yarn Weight: #3 Lightweight/DK weight yarn
• Yarn Pictured: Berroco Comfort DK (50% Super Fine Nylon, 50% Super Fine Acrylic blend)
• Yarn Color: Barley
• Hook Size: 3.5 mm US Hook Size E (or appropriate hook to meet gauge)
• Additional Materials: Measuring tape, yarn needle, stitch marker (2, optional), and scissors

Yarn Requirements by Size

• XS: 5 balls (890 yards / 825 meters)
• S: 6 balls (1068 yards / 965 meters)

Pattern Details

The Belinda Top pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to access instructions immediately and work at their own pace. The pattern is authored by Crystal Marin and ChristaCoDesign and is protected by copyright. Finished items created from this pattern may be sold, though the designer requests that crafters use their own photography rather than the original pattern photos.