The Mithril top is a textured crochet top featuring a crew neck, a slightly tapered body and accented edging. The top is shaped at the armholes and shoulders for an improved fit. Wear the Mithril top year-around; it is great for layering in cooler seasons, worn as a vest or blazer over a shirt. Made in a warm-weather friendly yarn, the top can effortlessly be worn on its own as a causal summer top and it pairs nicely with shorts and skirts.

The Mithril top is crocheted sideways, all in one piece with no seaming needed. It works up fairly quick in an easy stitch pattern. As an alternative to the tapered body, the pattern explains how to make the top straight instead. It is also possible to adjust the length of the top.

LANGUAGE
English (US terminology)

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate.
The pattern uses basic stitches (sc, hdc, dc, sl st), and involves shaping (increasing and decreasing).

GAUGE
16 sts × 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) - in the main pattern repeat

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8, 9) 10
to fit chest measurements between 74-155 cm (29-61”) depending on the amount of ease desired.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference:
74.5 (84.5, 94.5, 105) 115, 125 (135.5, 145.5, 155.5) 165.5 cm /
29.25 (33.25, 37.25, 41.25) 45.25, 49.25 (53.25, 57.25, 61.25) 65.25 inches.
The top is designed to be worn with approximately 0-13 cm (0-5”) of positive ease around the chest. Ease is the difference between the garment’s finished chest circumference and your body’s chest circumference.

Length:
53 (53, 55, 55) 57, 57 (58, 58, 60) 60 sts
21 (21, 21.5, 21.5) 22.5, 22.5 (23, 23, 23.5) 23.5 sts
How to change the length is explained in the pattern. Note that yarn amounts change when the pattern is customized.

MATERIALS

YARN
Category 3 : LIGHT weight (DK, light worsted).
In a main color, and a secondary color for the accent on the edging.

Pattern sample uses:
DUO, from Sandnes Garn.
55% Merino, 45% Cotton. Main color: 3011 (almond), Secondary color: 9825 (sunny lime)

YARN AMOUNTS
Main color:
515 (570, 635, 690) 785, 830 (905, 940, 1020) 1050 meters
563 (623, 694, 755) 858, 908 (990, 1028, 1115) 1148 yards
Secondary color:
38 (42, 46, 51) 55, 58 (68, 73, 78) 82 meters
42 (46, 50, 56) 60, 63 (74, 80, 85) 90 yards

HOOK
4.0 mm (US G-6) - or the size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (at least 6), scissors and a yarn needle to weave in ends.

OTHER INFO
The crochet pattern includes:

• A guide for choosing a size, including schematic and finished measurements
• Complete written directions
• Some progress photos
• Measurements - both metric and imperial units

LET’S CONNECT
Join me on Instagram for news and occasional discounts -
check out #mithriltop for more photos of this design

Copyright © Camilla Magnusson 2025. All rights reserved. This pattern, all text, and photos are subject to copyright and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any way. This pattern is intended for personal, non-commercial, use only.