Sabrina Top in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply - Downloadable PDF

Sabrina Top in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply – Pattern Summary

The Sabrina Top is a beautifully feminine knitted top designed by Emma Wright, worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and is ideal for knitters who enjoy working in the round and want a versatile, wearable garment that transitions effortlessly from a city day out to an afternoon at the beach.

About the Design

The Sabrina Top is inspired by the stunning Country Birds print collection, bringing together vibrant accent colours for a fresh, eye-catching finish. The construction is intentionally kept simple and minimal, making it an enjoyable and satisfying project without unnecessary complexity. A standout feature is the option to add ribbon detailing — either tied over each shoulder to create delicate straps, or threaded through eyelets around the yoke and finished with a bow at the centre of the neck, adding a charming and distinctly feminine touch.

Construction and Shaping

The top is primarily constructed using simple raglan shaping, a classic method that creates smooth, angled seams from the sleeve cap to the neckline without the need for complex set-in sleeve construction. Much of the garment is worked in the round on circular needles, reducing the number of seams and making it a particularly enjoyable knit for those who prefer seamless or near-seamless construction. The yoke features eyelet detailing worked in a little arrowhead lace pattern, adding a decorative element that also serves a functional purpose for the optional ribbon embellishment.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) — the primary fabric stitch, worked both flat and in the round
• Little arrowhead lace — a delicate lace pattern used across the yoke section
• Yarn overs (yo) — used to create the eyelet holes within the lace pattern
• Raglan shaping — achieved through a series of decreases worked at regular intervals
• ssk (slip, slip, knit) — a left-leaning decrease used in shaping
• skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) — another left-leaning decrease
• k2tog (knit two together) — a right-leaning decrease used in shaping
• sk2po (slip one, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over) — a double decrease used for more pronounced shaping
• Knitting in the round — the primary construction method using circular needles
• Placing and slipping markers — essential for tracking raglan lines and pattern repeats
• Working from stitch holders — used to hold stitches for the front and yoke sections while other parts are completed

Sizing and Fit

The Sabrina Top is available in five sizes, with chest measurements ranging from 81 cm (32 in) to 101 cm (40 in) and actual finished chest measurements of 83 cm (32¾ in) to 103 cm (40½ in), incorporating a small amount of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The sleeve seam is a consistent 5 cm (2 in) across all sizes, giving the top a cap-sleeve silhouette that is ideal for warmer weather.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply, a blend of 75% wool and 25% nylon, known for its durability, stitch definition, and wide colour range
• Shade A: 844 Kingfisher — 1 to 3 x 100g balls depending on size
• Shade B: 358 Turmeric — 1 to 2 x 100g balls depending on size
• Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circular knitting needles, at least 80 cm long