Top in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7916 - Downloadable PDF

Top in Sirdar Cotton DK – Pattern 7916: A Detailed Summary

Pattern 7916 from Sirdar is a knitted top designed for a wide range of sizes, making it an inclusive and versatile addition to any knitter's project list. Offered as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a relaxed, wearable top with short sleeves, sized to fit bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) — a generous size range that reflects the pattern's expanded inclusive sizing.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a classic knitted top worked in DK weight yarn. The finished garment features a comfortable, slightly relaxed silhouette with actual bust measurements ranging from 100 cm (39½ in) to 160 cm (63 in), allowing for ease of movement. The full length, measured from the back of the neck, ranges from 56 cm (22 in) to 68 cm (26¾ in) depending on size, while the sleeve length is approximately 25–26 cm (9¾–10¼ in) across all sizes — a neat, short-sleeve finish that makes this top ideal for warmer weather or layering.

Size Options

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, 132/137 cm (32/34 to 52/54 in)
• Actual measurement: 100 to 160 cm
• Full length: 56 to 68 cm
• Sleeve length: approximately 25–26 cm

Materials Required

The pattern is specifically designed for Sirdar Cotton DK, used here in shade 539. The yarn is a smooth, breathable DK weight cotton that is well suited to warm-weather garments, offering stitch definition and a comfortable, natural feel against the skin. The quantity required ranges from 4 to 8 x 100g balls depending on the size being knitted.

Yarn Quantities by Size

• 81/86 cm (32/34 in): 4 x 100g balls
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in): 5 x 100g balls
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in): 6 x 100g balls
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in): 7 x 100g balls
• 122/127 cm (48/50 in): 8 x 100g balls
• 132/137 cm (52/54 in): 8 x 100g balls

The pattern also notes that Sirdar Cotton DK can be substituted with a number of other compatible Sirdar DK yarns, including Country Style DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Crofter DK, Soukie DK, Beachcomber DK, Harrap Tweed DK, Amalfi DK, Toscana DK, and Cotton Prints DK. Yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

Needles

The pattern calls for 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / USA 6), which is the standard needle size recommended for DK weight yarn and essential for achieving the correct tension.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, this top is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with core techniques and ready to develop their garment-making skills. Working with DK weight yarn on 4mm needles produces a fabric that is neither too fine nor too bulky, making it manageable and satisfying to knit.