Long and Short Tops in Sirdar Soukie DK - 7092 - Downloadable PDF

Long and Short Tops in Sirdar Soukie DK – Pattern 7092

Pattern 7092 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two wearable tops — a Long Top and a Short Top — both worked in Sirdar Soukie DK yarn. Designed to suit a wide range of body shapes and sizes, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters looking for a versatile, flattering wardrobe staple that can be adapted to different lengths and personal style preferences. Both versions share the same construction approach and stitch vocabulary, making the pattern ideal for knitters who want to try both designs with minimal additional learning.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces two distinct garment options:

• Long Top: A longer-length knitted top with a full length ranging from 70 cm (27½ in) for the smallest size up to 83 cm (32¾ in) for the largest size.
• Short Top: A cropped or hip-length version of the same design, measuring from 50 cm (19¾ in) to 63 cm (24¾ in) in length depending on the size knitted.

Both tops feature short sleeves with a sleeve length of approximately 25–27 cm (9¾–10¾ in) depending on the size. The actual bust measurement of the finished garments ranges from 94 cm (37 in) to 144 cm (56¾ in), offering a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes.

Sizes Included

This pattern is notably inclusive, covering six sizes to fit bust measurements of:

• 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in)
• 122/127 cm (48/50 in)
• 132/137 cm (52/54 in)

The inclusion of larger sizes up to 52/54 inches makes this a genuinely size-inclusive pattern, a thoughtful feature highlighted on the pattern cover itself.

Materials Required

Yarn

Both tops are designed specifically for Sirdar Soukie DK (yarn code F009), a DK-weight yarn available in a range of shades. The pattern specifies:

• Long Top: Worked in Soukie DK shade 171, requiring between 11 and 17 balls of 50g depending on size.
• Short Top: Worked in Soukie DK shade 176, requiring between 8 and 13 balls of 50g depending on size.

The pattern also notes that the design is suitable for a range of alternative Sirdar DK-weight yarns, including Country Style DK, Click DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Simply Recycled DK, Calico DK, Ella DK, Americana DK, and Cotton DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

Needles

The pattern calls for:

• 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) for the main body of the garment.
• A 4mm circular or additional needle as specified within the pattern instructions, likely used for neckline or finishing details.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern, worked using standard flat knitting techniques on a pair of straight needles. DK-weight yarn is one of the most popular yarn weights in knitting, striking a balance between the speed of heavier yarns and the fine drape of lighter-weight options