Weatherby Top

Weatherby Top by Taiga Hilliard Designs

Garment Overview

The Weatherby Top is a knitted slipover garment designed with a flattering silhouette and decorative eyelet yoke detail. This top-down construction creates a loose but refined fit with positive ease, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece. Available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, the Weatherby Top accommodates bust measurements from 28–30 inches up to 48–52 inches.

Construction Method

This garment is knit top down in the round, a technique that allows for seamless construction and easy adjustments during the knitting process. The pattern begins with a cast-on at the neckline and progresses downward toward the hem, eliminating the need for seaming. The construction includes a short row shaping section that creates depth and structure in the yoke area, providing a custom fit across the shoulders and upper body.

Stitch Techniques and Details

The Weatherby Top features an eyelet yoke, which creates an open, lacy texture in the upper portion of the garment. The pattern incorporates short rows with wraps and turns (W&T), a shaping technique that allows the knitter to add depth to specific sections without increasing stitch count. The body is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rounds, which produces a smooth, classic fabric. The eyelet details add visual interest and breathability to the design.

Yarn and Needle Specifications

• Yarn Weight: Fingering weight (4-ply)
• Yardage Required: 600–1050 yards depending on size (XS requires 600 yards; XXL requires 1050 yards)
• Recommended Needle Size: US 8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to achieve gauge
• Gauge: 17 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Recommended Fiber Content

This pattern is designed to work beautifully with natural, breathable fibers including bamboo, silk, cotton, and linen. These materials are ideal for creating a lightweight, draping garment suitable for warm weather wear. The fingering weight yarn combined with these fiber choices produces a fabric with excellent drape and comfort against the skin.

Sizing Information

The Weatherby Top is offered in six sizes with the following specifications:

• XS: Bust 28–30 inches, cast-on 85 stitches, 600 yards
• S: Bust 32–35 inches, cast-on 89 stitches, 660 yards
• M: Bust 36–39 inches, cast-on 95 stitches, 750 yards
• L: Bust 40–43 inches, cast-on 103 stitches, 900 yards
• XL: Bust 44–47 inches, cast-on 111 stitches, 950 yards
• XXL: Bust 48–52 inches, cast-on 115 stitches, 1050 yards

Skill Level

The Weatherby Top is rated as an intermediate knitting project. Knitters should be comfortable with circular needle techniques, working in the round, and understanding short row shaping before beginning this pattern. The eyelet yoke requires attention to stitch placement, and the short row section demands careful tracking of wraps and turns.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF document, allowing crafters to access instructions immediately and reference them digitally or in print while working on their project.