Silvestre Top Crochet Pattern

A delicate, versatile, and lightweight blouse with a romantic style that is also perfect for layering over a dress.

The Silvestre Top is worked in one rectangular piece from the bottom up. You can choose to make the sleeveless version with straps or add the sleeves for a more covered top.

Level: Intermediate (the videos make it beginner-friendly).

Pattern Includes
-15 sizes, from 77 to 140 cm (30.3 to 55.1 in) bust circumference.

-Detailed step-by-step instructions.

-Video tutorials (The videos are in Spanish, but you can turn on the subtitles.)

Sizes
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, T12, T13, T14, T15

Finished Garment Measurements
(These measurements correspond to the bust circumference of the finished garment)

In cm:
T1: 80 | T2: 84 | T3: 88 | T4: 92 | T5: 96 | T6: 100 | T7: 104 | T8: 108 | T9: 115 | T10: 123 | T11: 127 | T12: 131 | T13: 135 | T14: 139 | T15: 142

In in:
T1: 31.50 | T2: 33.07 | T3: 34.65 | T4: 36.22 | T5: 37.80 | T6: 39.37 | T7: 40.94 | T8: 42.52 | T9: 45.28 | T10: 48.43 | T11: 50 | T12: 51.57 | T13: 53.15 | T14: 54.72 | T15: 55.91

Construction
The top is worked from the bottom up in one rectangular piece. The front band, buttonholes, and straps are then added to complete the garment.

Yarn & Materials

Yarn Weight: DK

Yarn Used in the Samples:

For the cream-colored sample (color 0404), I used Tena by Madame Tricote (composition: 50% cotton, 50% polyester. 169 m in 100 gr, 185 yd in 3.5 oz).

For the pink-colored sample (color Lotus), I used Algodón DK by Kala Arte y Origen (composition: 100% combed 12-ply cotton, hand-dyed, 250 m in 100 gr, 273.4 yd in 3.5 oz).

Yarn Quantity:
T1: 280 gr (9.8 oz) | T2: 290 gr (10.2 oz) | T3: 300 gr (10.5 oz) | T4: 300 gr (10.5 oz) | T5: 310 gr (10.9 oz) | T6: 320 gr (11.2 oz) | T7: 330 gr (11.6 oz) | T8: 340 gr (11.9 oz) | T9: 350 gr (12.3 oz) | T10: 360 gr (12.7 oz) | T11: 370 gr (13 oz) | T12: 380 gr (13.4 oz) | T13: 390 gr (13.7 oz) | T14: 400 gr (14.1 oz) | T15: 410 gr (14.4 oz)

Hook: 5mm
Other: 7 buttons, at least 6 stitch markers.

Gauge
19 stitches and 7 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 in) swatch in the lace stitch, after blocking, with a 5mm hook.

Pattern publication date: December 2022 (last edition: August 2025)