Tops in Hayfield Fiesta DK - 7287 - Downloadable PDF

Tops in Hayfield Fiesta DK – Pattern 7287: Two Knitted Summer Tops in Six Sizes

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield presents two distinct top designs worked in Hayfield Fiesta DK yarn: a Short Sleeved Top and a Sleeveless Top. Both garments are knitted in a three-colour palette, making them ideal projects for knitters who want to explore colourwork and textural stitch combinations in a lightweight double knitting yarn. The pattern covers an impressive range of sizes, fitting bust measurements from 61/66 cm (24/26 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), making it accessible and inclusive for a wide variety of knitters.

Short Sleeved Top

Design Overview

The Short Sleeved Top is a neat, fitted knitted top with minimal sleeves measuring approximately 2 cm (¾ in) in length — just enough to create a clean, structured shoulder line rather than a true cap sleeve. Actual bust measurements range from 70 cm (27½ in) to 122 cm (48 in) across the six sizes, with full lengths ranging from approximately 31 cm (12 in) to 56 cm (22 in), reflecting the graded shaping across sizes.

Stitches and Techniques

• Garter stitch and eyelet pattern — a key textural element of this design, creating a delicate, lacy appearance through the strategic placement of eyelets within a garter stitch ground.
• Stocking stitch and garter stitch combination — used alongside the eyelet sections to provide contrast in texture and structure.
• Three-colour knitting — the top is worked using three separate shades of Hayfield Fiesta DK, adding visual interest through colour blocking or striping effects.
• Decreasing and increasing — standard shaping techniques are used throughout to achieve the fitted silhouette.
• p2sso (pass 2 slipped stitches over) — a double decrease technique referenced in the abbreviations, contributing to decorative or structural shaping details.

Materials

• Hayfield Fiesta DK (F038) — worked in three colours:
  • Colour A, shade 501: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
  • Colour B, shade 506: 1–3 x 100g balls depending on size
  • Colour C, shade 507: 1–2 x 100g balls depending on size
• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• 1 x 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) circular knitting needle — required if preferred for certain sections of this top

Tension

Two tension gauges apply to this pattern. Over garter stitch and eyelet pattern on 3¼mm and 4mm needles: 21 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm (4 in). Over stocking stitch and garter stitch pattern on the same needles: 22 stitches and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in). Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the garment knits up to the stated measurements.

Sleeveless Top

Design Overview

The Sleeveless Top is a longer, more elegant knitted vest-style garment with no sleeve at all, offering a clean armhole finish. It is slightly longer than the Short Sleeved version, with full lengths ranging from approximately 45 cm (17¾ in) to 66 cm (26 in) across the six sizes. Actual bust measurements run from 72 cm (28¼ in) to 123 cm (48½ in), with the pattern noting a specific measurement of 36 [41: