Sleeveless Tops Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns for tanks, shells, and other sleeveless tops.

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down to the individual pattern you want and click on the link for that pattern.

For more tops including sleeveless tops see

• Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knitting patterns

Free Knitting Patterns

Criss Cross Shell

Sleeveless pullover top features a unique geometric motif on the front and back created with twisted stitches. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich for Cascade Yarns. Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” at bust

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See Ravelry page
• Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Avalon on Amazon

Shifting Rib Tank

Sleeveless top with figure flattering contoured rib detail around bust. Designed by Patons. Sizes XS to 5XL.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended Patons Grace Yarn on Amazon (Prime available)

Zephyr Tank

Sleeveless pullover top with pretty ruffled lace hem and buttoned neckline. Bust: 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¾, 51¼)”. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended Fibra Natura Flax on ebay
• Get more patterns by Amy Gunderson on Amazon

Tove

This sleeveless top features easy eyelet lace ribbing and is knit from the bottom up in two pieces and seamed. Sizes Bust – 33(36-39-42-45-48-51-54)” Designed by Amy Christoffers for Berroco.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended Berroco Corsica Yarn on Amazon
• Get American Knits book by Amy Christoffers on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback)

Ribbon Top

Sleeveless top is knit with drop stitch wave pattern. The original pattern is for a crop top but the knitter of the pictured project just added additional repeats of the pattern for length. Pictured project by julysnow. Great with multi-color yarn!

• Direct link to free knitting pattern
• Link to Ravelry page

Ibis Top

Sleeveless tank top from Katia with flattering lines that follow your figure, flared hem, and ribbed yoke. UK (US): 8-10 (M) / 12-14 (L) / 16-18 (XL) / 20-22 (XXL). In English and Spanish. Pictured project by romychen

• Get the free knitting pattern – note that the English version is on the third page of the pdf

Make Up Your Mind

Five bands of different texture and lace add interest to this raceback tank designed for layering. Designed by by knittedblissJC. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Pictured project by dreamergal

• Get the free knitting pattern

Braided Strap Tank

Sleeveless top with flattering drape at hem and braided straps. Perfect for layering or as a beach cover-up. Designed by by Tonia Barry. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Tops with Flare Knitting Patterns

Vertical Wavy Lace Top

The body is worked in the round from the bottom up.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Sunny Tank

Lace top in sizes S to 5XL

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for sport weight yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

Tulip Tank Top

Designed by Purl Soho, for sizes 31 (35, 39, 43, 47), this tank features a unique construction inspired by tulip petals.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Summerfly Top

Alisha Bright’s sleeveless top features a rolled cowl neck and ribbed sides for fit. XS, S, M, L

• Get the free knitting pattern

Trellis Tank

Sandi Rosner designed this sleeveless top featuring a quilted lattice pattern. Sizes S, M, L, 1X, 2X

• Get the free knitting pattern for registration
• Get the recommended yarn at Etsy
• Shop for DK weight yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

Lemon Drop

Barb Kervin designed the lace top perfect for layering. Sizes S, M, L, 1X

• Get the free knitting pattern for registration
• Get the recommended yarn at Etsy
• Shop for DK weight yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

Evening Tank

Karen J Minott designed this flattering top with beaded accents at the bottom edging. Sizes 34 (36-38, 40-42)”

• Get the free knitting pattern for registration
• Shop for DK weight yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

Maderia

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for worsted yarn for this pattern at Etsy

Crosscurrents Tank

Judith Durant’s easy-to-knit top features ruffles and beads. Sizes S to 2XL Included in Creative Knitting July 2011 with 30 other knitting patterns.

• Get the pattern on the web archive (pattern is on page 18)
• Purchase a paper copy of Creative Knitting July 2011 with 30 other knitting patterns

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Ombre Tank

Espace Tricot’s top achieves its color gradient by knitting with double strands of yarn and then switching colors as you go. Sizes 33.5, 35.75, 38, 40, 42, 46.25, 50.5

• Get the free knitting pattern — the link to the pattern is toward the bottom of the page
• Get the recommended yarn

White Lotus

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for worsted yarn for this pattern at Etsy

Twisted Rib Cable Tank

Designed by Angela Hahn. XS, S, M, L, XL, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Paulina

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for worsted yarn for this pattern at Etsy

DYI Paneled Tank

This super easy sleeveless top by Gina Michele is two panels knit in garter and stockinette stitch and then fastened with tabs. Self-striping and print yarn make the color pattern.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for the recommended striping yarn at Michaels

Summer Tee top

Claudia Olson’s lace top is easy to knit and customize by adding or subtracting 14 sts to change bust size.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Patterns for Purchase

Rosebud Tank Top

This sleeveless lace pullover is one of the 23 patterns in Warm Weather Knits by Deborah Newton. Sizes: small – medium – large – extra large. Knit in DK weight.

• See more pics and get the book at Leisure Arts – digital or print
• Get the recommended Schulana Sojabama yarn on ebay

Whakamarie Top

Drop sleeve top with a center panel of lace and cables on the front and waist shaping. Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s
• Get the recommended Berroco Maya yarn on Amazon

Seaglass Shell

The front is elegantly simple with a bit of lace at the shoulders that swoops to a deep lace panel in the back. 35 (38½ , 43, 48, 53)” bust circumference.

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• See pic of the front
• Also available in Interweave Knits Summer 2012

Bonny Shell

Sleeveless top with lace panel designed by Emily Wessel. To fit size: XXS (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s

Indigo Dream Top

Sleeveless lace top with handkerchief hem.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s

Pleated Lace Tank

I love the drape caused by the pleats on the shoulder and lace details between the folds. 37 1/4 (41 1/2, 44 1/4, 48 1/2, 52, 54 3/4)” bust circumference.This tank combines the drape and fall of a classic Greek chiton with a wearable, modern shape. The folds of the fabric create an A-line silhouette, and the touch of lace hidden inside the pleat adds a feminine touch.

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• Also available in knit.wear Spring/Summer 2014
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Mishka Lace Shell

Lace sleeveless top for sizes 32 1⁄2 (35 1⁄4, 38 1⁄2, 41, 44 1⁄4, 47 1⁄2, 50 1⁄4, 53 1⁄2, 56, 59 1⁄4)”

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get the yarn used in the pictured project on Etsy

Ruffled Shell

This mostly-stockinette-stitch blouse is accented with a bit of openwork rib at the lower edge and a generous garter-stitch ruffle (worked separately and shaped with short-rows). Sizes 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43)” (84 [89, 94 99, 104, 109] cm) bust circumference

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• Also available in Light & Layered Knits

Modular Lace Top

Yes, this lace is knit! And it is knit so there no seams. Sizes 37 (39½, 41½, 44) inches (94.0 [100.3, 105.4, 111.8] cm) bust

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• Also available in Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits 2014

Lafayette Tunic in Audra

Lace tank knit in the round from the bottom up, and separated at the armholes. Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2X/3X)

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave

Pier 39 Shell

This unique pattern displays interesting features, such as cable borders, a keyhole in the back and an elongated front design. Finished Size: About 34 (36, 38, 40)” (86.5 [91.5, 96.5, 101.5] cm) bust circumference.

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• Also available in Light & Layered Knits

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