The Amara Top Pattern
INFO:
This top includes an adjustable tie up back and v neckline, this pattern is easy to follow and requires the
sleeves to be sewn onto the bodice which may need some experience. If you are interested in changing
sizes pay close attention to the red rows of this pattern. The pattern uses US crochet terminology. I
would love to see your project photos on social media, feel free to tag me on your posts
(@leahfeelingloopy).
TIPS:
- To adjust the length of the bodice or sleeves increase the number of rows and dc until it is the
desired length
- As rows continue it is normal to see the size decrease, make sure that you are continually
checking if the sleeve fits your own arm by measuring it against the desired size and include
more increases if needed
- Finish each row with a slip stitch
- If you are interested in changing sizes pay close attention to the red rows of this pattern
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Warm machine or hand wash. Do not bleach. Cold rinse well. Do
not wring. Dry flat in shade. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Dry
cleanable
ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch: chain - tr: triple crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet two
- inc: increase
together (decrease)
- sc: single crochet - dc2tog: double crochet two
- hdc: half double crochet together (decrease)
- dc: double crochet
MATERIALS:
- 150g (approx. 320m) of 4 seasons marvel 8 ply – lime
- 3.5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
SECTION 1 – SLEEVE
Row 1: Ch 36 stitches join ends with slip stitch
forming a loop (36 stitches total)
Row 2: Ch 2 and dc all 36 stiches (join with a slip
stitch for each row)
Row 3: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc,
repeat* till end
Row 4: Ch 4, skip 1 and tr, *ch 1, skip one and tr,
repeat* till end
Row 5: Ch 1 and hdc all 36 stiches
Row 6: Ch 1 and sc2tog, sc all the rest
Row 7: Ch 1 and hdc all 36 stiches
Row 8-10: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and
dc, repeat* till end
Row 11: Ch 2 and hdc all
Row 12: Ch 1 and sc2tog every 5 sc (if small –
med)/Ch 1 and sc2tog every 8 sc Remember to continually try on your
sleeve to make sure it fits!
Row 13-14: Ch 2 and dc all stitches
Row 15: Ch1 and sc all stitches
Row 16: Ch 1 and hdc all stiches
Row 17-18: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc,
repeat* till end
Row 19: Ch 1 and sc all stiches
Row 20-22: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc,
repeat* till end
Row 23: Ch2 and dc all stiches
Row 24: Ch 4, skip 1 and tr, *ch 1, skip one and tr, repeat*
till end
Row 25: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc,
repeat* till end
Row 26: Ch 1 and sc all stiches
Row 27: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc,
repeat* till end
Row 28: Ch 1 and hdc all stiches
Row 29: Ch 2 and *dc 10 stiches, dc inc 1, repeat* till end – 2 increases
Row 30: Ch 1 and *hdc 12 stitches, hdc inc 1, repeat* till end – 2 increases
Row 31: Ch 3 and tr all stiches
Row 32: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc, repeat* till end
Row 33: Ch 3 and tr all stiches
Row 34: Ch 1 and sc all stiches
Row 35: Ch 1 and hdc all stiches
Row 36: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc, repeat* till end
Row 37-38: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc, repeat* till end
Row 39: Ch 2 and dc all stitches
Row 40: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc, repeat* till end
Row 41: Ch 4, skip 1 and tr, *ch 1, skip one and tr, repeat* till end
Row 42: Ch 2 and dc all stitches
Row 43-44: Ch1 and *sc 12 stiches, sc inc 1, repeat* till end – 2 increases each row
Row 45: Ch 4, skip 2 and dc, *ch 2, skip 2 and dc, repeat* till end
Row 46: Ch 5, skip 2 and tr, *ch 2, skip 2 and tr, repeat* till end
Row 47: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc, repeat* till end
Row 48: Ch 2 and dc all stitches
Row 49: Ch 4, skip 1 and tr, *ch 1, skip one and tr, repeat* till end
Row 50: Ch 2 and dc all stitches
Row 51: Ch 3 and tr all stitches
Row 52: sc 5, hdc, dc, tr, *(ch1, skip 1, tr) repeat* till there are 2 stitches left , dc and hdc
Row 53: turn sleeve around (stop crocheting circular), sc 4, sc inc, hdc inc, dc inc, tr inc, tr till
there are 13 stitches left, tr inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc inc, sc 4, cut yarn and slip through sc to finish
row
Row 54: turn around and start from where Row 53 started, sc, hdc inc, dc inc, tr inc, tr 10, tr inc,
tr till there are 5 stitches left from last row, dc inc, hdc inc, sc, cut yarn and slip through sc to
finish row
Row 55: turn around and start 4 stitches up from previous row, sc, hdc inc, dc inc, tr inc, tr 10, tr
inc, tr till there are 8 stitches left from last row, tr inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc, cut yarn and slip through
sc to finish row
Row 56: turn around and start 5 stitches up from previous row, sc, hdc inc, dc inc, tr inc, tr 8, tr
inc, tr 5, tr inc, tr till there are 9 stitches left from last row, tr inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc, cut yarn and
slip through sc to finish row
Row 57: turn around and start 3 stitches up from previous row, ch1, hdc, dc inc, tr 3, tr inc, tr till
there are 9 stitches left, tr inc, tr 3, dc inc, hdc, sc
Starting Row 55
around the whole sleeve, cut yarn and slip
through sc to finish row leaving an 80cm long
string
SECTION 2 – BODY
Row 1: Ch 81 (small - med) – Ch 91 (large)
Row 2: Ch2 and dc all
Row 3: Ch1, sc 2, dc inc, tr till there are two stiches left, dc inc, hdc
Row 4: Start 4 stiches up from previous row, sc, hdc, dc inc, tr , *ch 1, skip one and tr, repeat* till
there are 7 stitches left, dc inc, hdc, sc
Row 5: Ch 1 and sc all
Row 6-7: Ch 1 and hdc all
Row 8: Ch 4, skip 1 and tr, *ch 1, skip one and tr, repeat* till end
Row 9: Ch 2, skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc, repeat* till end
Row 10: Ch 2 and dc all
Row 11: Ch 1 and hdc all
Row 12: Ch 2 and dc inc, dc till there is one stitch left, dc inc, cut yarn and slip through sc to
finish row
SECTION 2A – MIDDLE RIGHT
Row 1: count 15 stitches from the edge and hdc till there are 15 on the other side (for large
count 12 stitches from the edge)
Row 2: Ch 2 and dc to the middle of the top till there is one stitch left, dc2tog
Row 3: Ch 1 turn around and sc2tog, sc till end
Row 4: Ch 1 turn around and sc till there is one stitch left, sc2tog
Row 5: Ch 2 turn around and dc all
Row 6: Ch 2 turn around and dc 1, ch1 and dc till end - in the last dc do not add a chain in-
between
Row 7: Ch 1 turn around and sc all
Row 8: Ch 2 turn around and dc all
Row 9: Ch1 turn around and sc 4, hdc 4, dc 6, tr till end
Row 10: Ch 3 turn around and tr 7 (10 for large), dc 2, hdc 3, sc till end, cut yarn and slip through
sc to finish row
SECTION 2A – MIDDLE LEFT
Row 1: Ch 2 from other side and dc to the middle till there is one stitch left, dc2tog
Row 2: Ch 1 turn around and sc2tog, sc till end
Row 3: Ch 1 turn around and sc till there is one stitch left, sc2tog
Row 4: Ch 2 turn around and dc all
Row 5: Ch 2 turn around and dc 1, ch1 and dc till end - in the last dc do not add a chain
inbetween
Row 6: Ch 1 turn around and sc all
Row 7: Ch 2 turn around and dc all
Row 8: Ch1 turn arounf and sc 4, hdc 4, dc 6, tr till end
Row 9: Ch 3 turn around and tr 7 (10 for large), dc 2, hdc 3, sc till end, cut yarn and slip through
sc to finish row
SECTION 2B – BEHIND ARMHOLE (BOTH SIDES)
Row 1: Ch1 starting from the outside and hdc till there are
a spare 7 stitches for the armhole
Row 2: Ch 3, skip 1 and dc, *ch 1, skip one and dc,
repeat* till there is one stitch left, dc inc
Row 3: Ch 2 and dc inc, dc the last 2 tog
Row 4: Ch 1 skip 1 and hdc, *ch 1, skip one and hdc,
repeat* till end
Row 5: Ch 3 and tr all
FINISHING UP
Step 1: Seam sleeves and body together
Step 2: from the bottom of the body sc the outside – clean up any lose threads
- Once reaching the top section 2B à sc 3, dc 3, tr 5/tr 7 for a large, dc 2, hdc, sc 17, hdc,
dc, tr 6, dc 2/dc 5 for large, hdc 2, sc till the top of the other side of section 2A, sc 7, hdc
2, dc 2/dc 5 for large, tr 6, dc, hdc, sc 17, hdc, dc 2, tr 5/tr 7 for a large, dc 3, sc till end
- Sc the whole border
Step 3: Create 6 chains that are approx. 35cm long each and tie in the three sections shown in
the image below
Step 4: Done!!
Step 2 Step 3
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