Tops in Sirdar Moonstone and Touch - 7862- Downloadable PDF

Sirdar 7862: Tops with Bardot Neckline in Sirdar Moonstone and Touch – Full Pattern Summary

Sirdar pattern 7862 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for two stylish women's tops featuring a Bardot neckline: a Sleeveless Top and a ¾ Sleeve Top. Both designs are worked in Sirdar Moonstone, a super-chunky-weight yarn, with the ¾ Sleeve Top also incorporating Sirdar Touch as a contrast yarn. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and includes an impressively wide size range, from a 32/34 inch to a 52/54 inch bust (81/86 cm to 132/137 cm), making it accessible to a broad range of knitters.

Design Overview

Design 1: Sleeveless Top

The Sleeveless Top is a clean, contemporary knit worked entirely in Sirdar Moonstone shade 203. It features the signature Bardot neckline, which sits off or across the shoulder for an elegant, fashion-forward silhouette. The top is sleeveless, making it a versatile layering piece or a standalone warm-weather garment. Actual finished measurements range from 81 cm (32 in) to 132 cm (52 in) across the chest, with a full length of approximately 55 cm to 68 cm depending on size.

• Yarn: Sirdar Moonstone shade 203 – 6 to 10 balls of 50g depending on size
• Needles: 4mm (UK8/USA6) and 5mm (UK6/USA8) knitting needles
• Tension: 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 5mm needles

Design 2: ¾ Sleeve Top

The ¾ Sleeve Top shares the same flattering Bardot neckline as the sleeveless version but adds three-quarter length sleeves, approximately 31–32 cm (12–12½ in) in length. This version introduces a two-yarn approach: Sirdar Moonstone shade 201 is used as the main yarn, while Sirdar Touch shade 007 is used as a contrast, adding a tactile or visual accent to the design. The combination of these two yarns gives the finished garment added texture and visual interest.

• Main Yarn: Sirdar Moonstone shade 201 – 6 to 10 balls of 50g depending on size
• Contrast Yarn: Sirdar Touch shade 007 – 1 to 2 balls of 100g depending on size
• Needles: 4mm (UK8/USA6) and 5mm (UK6/USA8) needles for Moonstone; 8mm (UK0/USA11) needles for Touch
• Tension: 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 5mm needles

Techniques and Construction

Both tops are knitted flat using standard knitting needles and are constructed using classic garment-making techniques. The Back and Front pieces are worked alike, simplifying the construction process. Key techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Thumb cast-on method – used to begin the pieces
• 1x1 rib – worked on smaller 4mm needles as a neat, stretchy welt or border, typically for 10–12 cm depending on size
• Stocking stitch – the main fabric of both tops, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic finish
• Raglan shaping – used to shape the armhole and sleeve head, giving both designs a neat, fitted structure; involves casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and working decreases to taper the fabric