Women's Square and T-Shaped Tops in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7079 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Square and T-Shaped Tops in Sirdar Cotton DK – Pattern 7079

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two distinct women's top designs: a Short Sleeved Top and a Square Top. Both are worked in Sirdar Cotton DK yarn and are sized to fit a wide range of dress sizes, making this pattern a versatile addition to any knitter's collection. The pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with DK-weight projects and basic shaping techniques.

Designs Included

• Short Sleeved Top – A classic fitted top with short sleeves, worked in Sirdar Cotton DK shade 511.
• Square Top – A relaxed, square-cut top with a T-shaped silhouette, worked in Sirdar Cotton DK shade 517.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers four sizes, ranging from dress size 8/10 through to 20/22, with the following key measurements:

• To fit chest: 76/81 cm (30/32 in) up to 107/112 cm (42/44 in)
• Actual measurement: 83 cm (32¾ in) up to 122 cm (48 in)
• Full length: approximately 55 cm (21¾ in) to 63 cm (24¾ in)
• Sleeve length: approximately 14 cm (5½ in) across all sizes

Materials Required

Both tops are knitted in Sirdar Cotton DK, a 100g DK-weight yarn, with the following yarn quantities required:

• Short Sleeved Top (shade 511): 4, 4, 5, or 6 x 100g balls depending on size
• Square Top (shade 517): 3, 4, 4, or 5 x 100g balls depending on size

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

Needles

Three pairs of knitting needles are required to complete either design:

• 4mm needles (UK 8 / USA 6) – used for the main fabric
• 3¾mm needles (UK 9 / USA 5) – used for ribbing or border sections
• 3¼mm needles (UK 10 / USA 3) – used for finer edging details

Knitting Techniques and Construction

Both tops are worked as flat knitted pieces that are seamed together, a traditional construction method well suited to garments with clean geometric lines such as these square and T-shaped silhouettes. The use of multiple needle sizes is typical in DK garment knitting, allowing knitters to achieve a neat, firm finish on borders and cuffs while maintaining a fluid, comfortable fabric on the main body panels.

The square and T-shaped construction of these tops means minimal shaping is required in the body, making them approachable for knitters who are building confidence with garment making. Short sleeves are set in or dropped depending on the design, contributing to the relaxed, wearable fit across all sizes.

Yarn and Craft Details

Working in DK-weight cotton yarn produces a breathable, stitch-definition-rich fabric that is ideal for warm-weather tops. Cotton DK holds its shape well and shows stitch patterns clearly, making it a popular choice for simple yet polished knitwear designs. The recommended Sirdar Cotton DK is a smooth, machine-washable yarn that