Capped Sleeve Top DK Knitting Pattern - 5883

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Knit a light and breezy short-sleeved top or classic round-neck sweater with this King Cole 5883 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two versatile ladies' garments with textured stitch detailing and neat ribbed trims. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles, giving the finished fabric wonderful stitch definition, light drape, and a comfortable feel. 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 solid or multi-tonal shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' garment styles:

  • Short-Sleeved Top

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater

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 DK yarn (or large 200g balls):

  • Short-Sleeved Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater:

    • 32/34 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 36/38 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 40/42 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 x 100g balls / approx. 500g)

    • 44/46 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 to 6 x 100g balls / approx. 550g–600g)

    • 48/50 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

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 4mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before starting to ensure your garment matches the intended fit and sizing.
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Knit a light and breezy short-sleeved top or classic round-neck sweater with this King Cole 5883 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet features two versatile ladies' garments with textured stitch detailing and neat ribbed trims. The pieces are worked on 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles, giving the finished fabric wonderful stitch definition, light drape, and a comfortable feel. 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 solid or multi-tonal shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' garment styles:

  • Short-Sleeved Top

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater

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 DK yarn (or large 200g balls):

  • Short-Sleeved Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • Long-Sleeved Sweater:

    • 32/34 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 36/38 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 40/42 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 x 100g balls / approx. 500g)

    • 44/46 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 5 to 6 x 100g balls / approx. 550g–600g)

    • 48/50 in: 3 x 200g balls (or 6 x 100g balls / approx. 600g)

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 4mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before starting to ensure your garment matches the intended fit and sizing.
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