Top Of The Bill Tabard in Sirdar Stories DK - 10538 - Downloadable PDF

Top Of The Bill Tabard in Sirdar Stories DK – Pattern 10538

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar (design number 10538) delivers a stylish, on-trend tabard — a sleeveless, open-sided garment that layers beautifully over tops, shirts, or dresses. The tabard silhouette is a timeless wardrobe staple that has enjoyed a strong fashion revival, and this design brings it firmly into the contemporary knitwear conversation. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, covering UK sizes 6–28 (US sizes 2–24), making it an inclusive and accessible make for a broad audience.

About the Design

The Top Of The Bill Tabard is crafted in Sirdar Stories Double Knitting yarn, shown in shade 809 as the top shade. The design is described as using more colours, suggesting a multi-shade approach that adds visual interest and a modern, fashion-forward feel to the finished piece. The tabard format — with its open sides and sleeveless construction — makes it a lightweight and versatile garment, ideal for layering across seasons. Its relaxed, draped aesthetic suits both casual and smart-casual styling.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Stories Double Knitting — a cotton-rich acrylic blend yarn
• Weight: DK (Double Knitting), a medium-light weight suitable for garments with good stitch definition
• Shade shown: 809 (top shade), with additional colours referenced on the back page of the pattern
• Fibre composition: Cotton-rich acrylic blend, described as cool, comfortable, and shape-retaining — ideal for lighter garments and warmer-weather makes
• Needles: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn (specific size detailed within the full pattern PDF)

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern worked at an intermediate difficulty level, meaning it is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to expand their skills. The use of multiple colours in the design introduces techniques such as colour work or stripe sequences, which add an extra layer of engagement to the knitting process without requiring advanced specialist skills.

• Craft: Knitting
• Techniques: Garment construction, multi-colour knitting, shaping for a fitted or semi-fitted tabard silhouette
• Stitches: Standard DK-weight knit and purl stitches forming the fabric base; stitch patterns and any textural details are specified within the full PDF
• Construction: Flat knitting with seaming typical of tabard-style garments; open sides are a defining structural feature of the design

About Sirdar Stories Double Knitting Yarn

Sirdar Stories DK is part of the broader Sirdar yarn range, produced by a brand established in West Yorkshire in 1880 with a long-standing heritage in British hand knitting. The yarn's cotton-rich acrylic blend composition means it offers the breathability and cool comfort of natural cotton fibres alongside the durability, easy care, and shape retention of acrylic. This makes it particularly well suited to summer garments and lighter layering pieces like this tabard. The blend is designed to hold its shape wash after wash, ensuring the finished garment looks as good over time as it does when first completed.

Pattern Quality and Sizing

Every Sirdar pattern is triple-checked before publication to guarantee accuracy and a successful knitting experience when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn. This commitment to quality makes the pattern particularly reliable for intermediate knitters who want clear, trustworthy instructions. The generous size range — UK 6–28 / US 2–24 — ensures that knitters of many different body shapes and sizes can enjoy making and wearing this design.

Who Is This Pattern For?

• Knitters at an intermediate skill level looking for a rewarding garment project