Townsville Top Free Crochet Pattern

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I was so excited when Lion Brand Yarn asked me to design something for the new ZZ Twist Yarn. It is such a delight to work with. I really enjoy the twist and how as a crocheter, it is mean to flow with my hook. I wanted to create something that could be customized for any gal to suit your style. I was thinking back to my time in Australia and a little town called Townsville. It inspired this top.

The sleeves are inspired by the Cinderella ball gown and by using this variation of the Puff Stitch I was able to achieve both stitch definition and add texture dimension to the top. You can make it cropped or standard length and truly make it your own!

IT WORKS UP SUPER FAST AND I HOPE YOU LOVE IT!

Pattern for Sizes: XS (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements
Bust: 31.5 (36, 39.5, 44, 47.5, 52, 55.5, 60)”

Supply List:
Lion Brand Yarn ZZ Twist - CYC #4 Worsted weight
Crop length: 670 (780, 875, 990, 1090, 1215, 1320, 1450) yds
Standard length: 805 (940, 1050, 1190, 1310, 1455, 1585, 1740) yds
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations: (US terms)
fsc – foundation single crochet
ch – chain loop
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
PS – Puff Stitch

Puff Stitch (PS) :
Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 3 loops on hook
Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into same ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 5 loops on hook
Wrap yarn over hook and pull through 4 loops to create the “puff” stitch leaving 2 loops remaining on hook
Wrap yarn over hook & pull through last 2 loops to complete the stitch W
 

PATTERN NOTES: 
GAUGE: 4” sq  =  19 sts  x 19 rows  in sc stitch
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back.
Block BEFORE assembly
The trim for neckline and sleeves are added AFTER the assembly.

SIZE NOTES: 
This pattern is written for Adult XS. (Sizes Small, Med, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X & 4X in parenthesis)
This pattern is written for “cropped” style.
Standard version option noted.
To make this for a specific “fitted” size you will want to measure the width you want for the waist then make your initial ribbing to be one inch LESS than that measurement. You may require more or less yarn.

PATTERN
 

MAKE TWO:
BAND:
Row 1: Fsc x12  *** (alternate: ch 12, turn, ch 1, 11x sc across) ***
Row 2: Turn, ch 1 (acts as sc), 11x sc in back loop only
Rows 3-71 (81, 89, 99, 107, 117, 125, 135): Rep Row 2.
DO NOT CUT YARN – you will go directly to work the body

BODY:
Row 1: Ch 1 (does NOT act as a st), sc across placing 1 sc in each row of band, turn. 71 (81, 89, 99, 107, 117, 125, 135) sc total for row.
Rows 2 – 4: Ch 1 (does NOT act as a st), sc across placing, turn. 71 (81, 89, 99, 107, 117, 125, 135) sc total for row.
Row 5:  Ch 1 (does NOT act as a st), hdc across, turn. 71 (81, 89, 99, 107, 117, 125, 135) sc total for row.
Rows 6-42: Ch 1 (does NOT act as a st), sc across placing, turn. 71 (81, 89, 99, 107, 117, 125, 135) sc total for row.
for Cropped Length go to the Shape Upper Body Section

*** NOTE: For Standard Length add 10 rows here before going on. ***

Shape Upper Body / Sleeves
Row 1: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), *PS in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc,* Repeat from * to * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. 35 (40, 44, 49, 53, 58, 62, 67) total PS for row.
Rows 2-3: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), *PS in ch 1, ch 1, skip next PS* repeat from * to * end, dc in ch 2 of ch 3 that started previous row. 37 (42, 46, 51, 55, 60, 64, 69) total PS after Row 3.
Row 4: Ch 2 (acts as dc), * PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to* to last dc and ch 1, PS in ch 1, dc in dc, turn. 38 (43, 47, 52, 56, 61, 65, 70) total PS
Row 5: Ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), *  PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to last dc, dc in last dc, turn. 37 (42, 46, 51, 55, 60, 64, 69) total PS
Rows 6-7 (7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11): Repeat Rows 4-5, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more time(s).

Continue to First Shoulder, Shape Neck
Row 1: Ch 2 (acts as dc), * PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to* 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) more times, PS in ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, turn. 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) PS for row.
Row 2: Ch 2 (acts as dc), skip PS, * PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to* to last dc, dc in dc, turn. 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) PS.
Row 3: Ch 2 (acts as dc), * PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to* to last ch-1 sp, PS in ch-1 sp, sk PS, dc in last dc, turn. 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) PS.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.  9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) PS.

Neck Decreases are Complete.

Rows 5-6 (7, 6, 7, 8, 7, 8, 9): Ch 2 (acts as dc), * PS in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip PS* Repeat from * to* to last dc, dc in dc, turn.  9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) PS.

Fasten off.

Second Shoulder
Re-attach yarn at opposite side and Work Rows 1-6 (7, 6, 7, 8, 7, 8, 9) as for First Shoulder.
Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY ***Same for ALL sizes***

Marry your two panels INSIDE OUT
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin the panels together 2 rows before PS Rows begin
Beginning at bottom ribbing, connect the panels with mattress stitch up the seam; when you get to fastener, fasten off.

Repeat on other side.
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT

Using Mattress Stitch Method, seam shoulders together.

FOR COLD SHOULDER OPTION (as shown):
Using Matress stitch method, attach shoulders on each side at neck and at arm creating opening for shoulder.

FINISHING:

Attach yarn at center st of back neckline:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly all the way around, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each sc around, join with sl st to first hdc.
Fasten off. 

Attach yarn at armhole seam of back Left Side:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly all the way around, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each sc around, join with sl st to first hdc.
Fasten off.

Repeat on other side
Weave in all ends.