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Top in Sirdar Amalfi DK – Pattern 7925

Pattern 7925 from Sirdar is a knitted top designed for a close-fitting silhouette that stretches to achieve the look shown in the pattern photographs. Worked in Sirdar Amalfi DK, this intermediate-level knitting pattern covers a wide range of sizes, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to create a stylish, figure-hugging top suitable for warmer weather or layering.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is designed to fit bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), spanning a total of five size groupings. This inclusive size range makes it accessible to a broad range of knitters. The garment is intentionally close fitting and relies on the natural stretch of the fabric to achieve the desired fit. Full lengths range from 55 cm (21¾ in) for the smallest size up to 66 cm (26 in) for the largest, giving a comfortable cropped-to-hip length depending on the size chosen.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted top featuring a combination of cable and eyelet detailing, creating a textured and visually interesting fabric. The design is elegant yet wearable, with the cable and eyelet pattern repeat adding a decorative element that elevates it beyond a basic stocking stitch garment. The close fit and lightweight DK yarn make it ideal as a summer top, holiday knit, or layering piece.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting – worked using a cable needle to cross stitches and create the characteristic twisted rope effect central to this design
• Eyelet patterning – yarn-over increases paired with decreases to create decorative holes within the repeat, adding a lacy, open quality to the fabric
• Shaping – intermediate-level shaping techniques are used to achieve the close-fitting silhouette across the bust, waist, and body
• Stitch holder usage – stitches are placed on holders at key construction points, a common technique when working necklines and shoulder seams
• Tension/gauge management – the pattern is based on a specific tension measured over the cable and eyelet pattern repeat of 17 stitches, making accurate gauge swatching essential for achieving the correct fit

Stitches Used

• Cable stitch – the signature textural element of the design, creating raised, twisted columns of stitches
• Eyelet stitch – yarn-over and decrease combinations forming the open, decorative holes within the repeat
• Knit and purl stitches – used as the foundation of the fabric and for any ribbing or border sections

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Amalfi DK in shade 758 (F034). The quantity required ranges from 6 balls for the smallest size up to 11 balls of 50g for the largest size. Amalfi DK is a cotton-rich DK weight yarn well suited to warm-weather garments, offering stitch definition that showcases the cable and eyelet pattern beautifully.

The pattern also notes compatibility with a range of alternative Sirdar DK yarns, including Soukie DK, Beachcomber DK, Cotton DK, Cotton Prints DK, Toscana DK, Country Style DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Harrap Tweed DK, and Crofter DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

Needles and Notions

• 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – used for the main body of the garment
• 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles – used for borders, ribbing