Ladies Vest Top DK Knitting Pattern - 5991

£3.50
Knit a pair of elegant warm-weather essentials with this King Cole 5989 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides complete instructions to knit two versatile ladies' summer garments: a comfortable Top with Short Sleeves and a breezy Sleeveless Top, both featuring subtle slipped-stitch texture and neat ribbed borders. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, creating a lightweight fabric with excellent drape and stitch definition. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite shade and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of ladies' summer tops:

  • Top with Sleeves (short-sleeved round-neck top)

  • Sleeveless Top (round-neck tank top)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit bust sizes:

  • 32 / 34 in (81 / 86 cm)

  • 36 / 38 in (91 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)

  • Accessories:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • Top with Sleeves:

    • 32/34 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 8 x 50g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 450g / original spec: 9 x 50g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 10 x 50g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 6 x 100g balls (approx. 550g / original spec: 11 x 50g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 6 x 100g balls (approx. 600g / original spec: 12 x 50g balls)

  • Sleeveless Top:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 6 x 50g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 350g / original spec: 7 x 50g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 8 x 50g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 450g / original spec: 9 x 50g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 10 x 50g balls)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn and knitting needles are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4.00mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before beginning to ensure your finished top achieves the correct fit and size.
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Knit a pair of elegant warm-weather essentials with this King Cole 5989 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides complete instructions to knit two versatile ladies' summer garments: a comfortable Top with Short Sleeves and a breezy Sleeveless Top, both featuring subtle slipped-stitch texture and neat ribbed borders. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles, creating a lightweight fabric with excellent drape and stitch definition. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite shade and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two styles of ladies' summer tops:

  • Top with Sleeves (short-sleeved round-neck top)

  • Sleeveless Top (round-neck tank top)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit bust sizes:

  • 32 / 34 in (81 / 86 cm)

  • 36 / 38 in (91 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)

  • Accessories:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 100g balls of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • Top with Sleeves:

    • 32/34 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 8 x 50g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 450g / original spec: 9 x 50g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 10 x 50g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 6 x 100g balls (approx. 550g / original spec: 11 x 50g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 6 x 100g balls (approx. 600g / original spec: 12 x 50g balls)

  • Sleeveless Top:

    • 32/34 in: 3 x 100g balls (approx. 300g / original spec: 6 x 50g balls)

    • 36/38 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 350g / original spec: 7 x 50g balls)

    • 40/42 in: 4 x 100g balls (approx. 400g / original spec: 8 x 50g balls)

    • 44/46 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 450g / original spec: 9 x 50g balls)

    • 48/50 in: 5 x 100g balls (approx. 500g / original spec: 10 x 50g balls)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn and knitting needles are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4.00mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before beginning to ensure your finished top achieves the correct fit and size.
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