3/4 and Short Sleeved Top in Sirdar Soukie DK - 7929 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Soukie DK Ladies Tops – Pattern 7929: 3/4 Sleeved and Short Sleeved Versions

Pattern 7929 from Sirdar is a knitting pattern for two classic ladies' tops — one with three-quarter length sleeves and one with short sleeves — both worked in Sirdar Soukie DK yarn. Designed for a wide range of sizes, this intermediate-level pattern is a versatile wardrobe staple that suits knitters who are comfortable with fundamental shaping techniques and are ready to explore textured stitch work.

What Is Being Made

The pattern includes instructions for two separate garment versions that share the same basic construction but differ in sleeve length. Both are fitted ladies' tops designed to be worn as everyday garments. The finished actual measurements range from 86 cm (34 in) to 137 cm (54 in) across the bust, making this an inclusive pattern that covers six sizes from a 32/34 in bust up to a 52/54 in bust. Full garment lengths range from approximately 55 cm to 68 cm depending on size.

• 3/4 Sleeved Top: Features sleeves measuring 31–32 cm (12–12½ in) in length, giving a three-quarter sleeve effect that is both practical and stylish.
• Short Sleeved Top: Features shorter sleeves measuring 6–8 cm (2½–3 in), ideal for warmer weather or layering over other garments.

Yarn and Materials

Both versions are designed to be knitted in Sirdar Soukie DK, a double knitting weight yarn. The three-quarter sleeved version is shown in shade 185 and requires between 9 and 15 balls of 50g depending on size. The short sleeved version is shown in shade 184 and requires between 7 and 14 balls of 50g. The pattern notes that it is also suitable for a range of other Sirdar DK yarns, including Country Style DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Crofter DK, Beachcomber DK, Cotton DK, Cotton Prints DK, Toscana DK, and Amalfi DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

The following tools are required:

• 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles — used for the main body of the garment
• 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles — typically used for ribbing and edging sections
• A cable needle for working cable stitches
• Stitch holders for managing live stitches during shaping

Techniques and Stitches Used

This is classified as an intermediate knitting pattern, meaning it is best suited to knitters who have moved beyond basic knit and purl projects and are comfortable following multi-row stitch repeats and shaping instructions. The inclusion of a cable needle indicates that cable knitting is a feature of the design, adding a decorative textured element to the fabric. Cable stitches are created by temporarily placing a group of stitches onto a cable needle, knitting the following stitches from the main needle, and then knitting the held stitches — producing a twisted rope-like or crossed column effect that is a hallmark of classic knitwear.

Key techniques and stitches likely featured in this pattern include:

• Knit and purl stitches — the foundation of all knitted fabric
• Ribbing — worked on the smaller 3¼mm needles, typically used at cuffs, hems, and necklines to create a neat, elasticated edge
• Cable stitch patterns — worked using the cable needle for decorative texture across the body or panels of the garment
• Garment shaping — including increases and decreases to shape the bust, armholes, sleeves, and neckline
• Stitch holder management — used to hold live stitches at the neckline or shoulders