Sabia – Seamless Knitting Pattern for Top or Vest
The Sabia pattern is a design born at the crossroads between the ancestral and the contemporary. Inspired by the memory of traditional knitting and the impulse of what’s yet to come, this top/vest combines elegance, simplicity, and seamless construction, making it easier than it looks.
It’s a project meant to be enjoyed in every stitch, with charts, written instructions, and video tutorials to guide you all the way. Versatile and timeless, you can knit it as a light summer top or a warm winter vest in wool.
🌿 Why you’ll love Sabia
Because it brings together everything we look for in a special knitting project:
✔️ An elegant, seamless design
✔️ Clear, well-structured instructions
✔️ A comfortable and flattering fit
✔️ A versatile pattern: summer top or winter vest
💬 Real feedback from testers
“Easier than it looks.”
“The pattern is very well written and addictive to knit.”
“An elegant, seamless construction that you enjoy in every round.”
“Versatile: perfect as a summer top or a winter vest.”
📐 Technical details
Available sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 83 to 163 cm / 33 to 64 inches (blocked).
Recommended positive ease: 10–15 cm / 4–6 inches.
Suggested yarns:
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Wool version (winter): DK Dlana (100% wool, 100 g / 240 m)
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Summer version (silk/viscose): Katia Concept Seta 50 (50% silk, 50% viscose, 50 g / 150 m)
Yardage: 2 to 8 skeins depending on version and size.
👩🏫 Is this pattern for you?
✔ Yes, if you want an engaging project where you’ll learn without feeling lost.
✔ Yes, if you like knitting versatile and flattering garments to wear in different seasons.
✔ Yes, if you value a well-edited and tested pattern, with charts, detailed instructions, and video support.
🧶 Sabia connects you with the joy of knitting and the satisfaction of wearing a handmade garment.
🛒 Download it now and start knitting your next favorite top or vest.
Construction notes
The top starts at the back. It is knitted starting at the back of the neck and working down to the armholes. The stitches are then picked up to knit the front from the top-down. Neckline is shaped while knitting lacework chart to the armholes.
Front and back are then joined and worked in the round to desired length. The neck opening is finished off. The arms edges will gradually generate an i-cord finish as you knit it.
The pattern consists of the following sections:
Back
1.1 Cast on to shoulder width
1.2 Straight knitting and armhole increases to reach bust width
Front
2.1 Left front shoulder
2.2 Right front shoulder
2.3 Join fronts
Join back and front. Work in the round
Finishings
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pattern has been tech edited and tested.
What do you need to know?
To knit and purl, increase and decrease. To work in the round and flat. The back and front are charted and includes row by row instructions. Support videos are provided for some stitches and techniques.
Materials
Wool version (white one)
- Yarn: DK Dlana created in the Lanificio del Arroyo. 100gr; 240m (262 yds). 100% Lana
- Amount: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) balls
- Total in m: 480 (480, 720, 720, 720) (720, 960, 960, 960) m
- Total in yds: 524 (524, 786, 786, 786) (786, 1048, 1048, 1048) yds
- Other yarn suggestions
Summer version (pink one)
- Yarn: Katia Concept Seta 50. 50gr; 150m (164 yds). 50% Silk, 50% Viscose
- Amount: 4 (4, 4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) balls
- Total in m: 600 (600, 600, 750, 900) (900, 1050, 1200, 1200) m
- Total in yds: 656 (656, 656, 820, 984) (984, 1148, 1312, 1312) yds
- Other yarn suggestions
Additional material:
- 4 mm (US 6) circular needles for top
- 3,5 mm (US 4) circular needles for neckline finishing
- 4 mm crochet hook for the bobbles
- 4 Locking markers
- Waste yarn or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
In a 10×10 cm (4×4 in) gauge you should have 20 sts and 30 rounds worked in the round in side lace pattern with larger needles.
In a 10×10 cm (4×4 in) gauge you should have 25 sts and 30 rounds worked flat in central lace pattern. Block the swatch for measuring.
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