Facet Top is a light and elegant short-sleeve sweater, featuring a beautifully structured circular yoke with a twisted stitch detail that forms delicate diamond motifs. Designed for DK weight yarn, this top strikes a balance between texture and simplicity, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. The seamless construction highlights the geometric beauty of the stitch pattern, while the short sleeves and refined fit make it perfect for layering or wearing on its own.
Whether you pair it with jeans for a casual look or dress it up for an evening out, Facet Top is a timeless knit that brings subtle sophistication to any outfit.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished circumference at bust: 91 (102, 115.5, 126.5, 138) (149, 160, 169, 182, 193.5) cm / 35.8 (40.2, 45.5, 49.8, 54.3) (58.7, 63.0, 66.5, 71.7, 76.2) in.
This sweater is designed to fit with 10–20 cm (4–8”) of positive ease. Choose a size 10–20 cm (4–8”) larger than your actual bust.
Yarn
Sample shown in Size 4, knit using Drops Cotton Merino 8 ply (DK) — approximately 340 g / 748 m (818 yds) and used 7 balls.
Composition: 50% cotton/50% merino wool.
Yarn options
Drops Cotton Merino 8 ply (DK) – 50 g (1.7 oz) / 110 m (120 yds), 50% cotton/50% merino wool in pistachio uni colour 10, approx. 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11, 11, 12) balls (includes 10% allowance).
Bendigo Woollen Mills Dolce 8 ply (DK) – 200 g / 400 m (437 yds), 50% wool/50% bamboo in Ginger: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins (includes 10% allowance).
Or 592 (663, 751, 823, 898) (969, 1041, 1099, 1184, 1258) m / 647 (725, 822, 900, 981) (1059, 1138, 1202, 1295, 1376) yds of 8 ply / DK weight yarn (includes 10% allowance).
Please note that yardage is estimated and may vary between knitters.
Needles
3.5 mm (US 4), 80–100 cm (32–40”) circular needles or for ribbing.
4 mm (US 6), 80–100 cm (32–40”) circular needles for body and any small circumference needles for sleeves.
Notions
Stitch markers, progress keeper, tapestry needle, Barber cord/spare needle/scrap yarn (for placing sleeves on hold).