Knitting patterns for tops knit in 2 pieces and seamed. No picking up stitches on most patterns. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
The Great Gansey
Short sleeve pullover top knit in 2 identical pieces with 7 textured sections inspired by gansey or guernsey designs. Body pieces knit flat. Sleeve edges are picked up. Sizes Chest: 34.5, 36.75, 41.5, 45.5, 48.75, 53.5, 57.5 inches/ 87.5, 93.5, 105.5, 115.5, 124, 136, 146 cm. Charts. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kalliopi Aronis for Knitty.
Everett Tee Top
Short sleeve tee top knit in 2 pieces with button flap at the shoulder for interest. Body pieces knit flat. No picking up stitches! Sizes 33 (37-41-45-49-53)". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Keep Williams for Berroco.
Textured Tee Pullover
Short sleeve top top knit in 2 pieces with a 8 row repeat stitch. Body pieces knit flat. Pick up stitches to finish the neckline and armholes. Sizes XS to 5XL. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat Design Studio.
Melanie Top
Knit in 2 identical pieces in stripes with 2 row repeat textures alternated, this easy cropped pullover top has a high low hem. Stitches picked up to finish the neckline and sleeves. Sizes S (M, L, 1X, 2X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Link Sweater
Sleeveless pullover top knit in 2 identical pieces with a 6 row repeat cable stitch. Wear the cowl neck folded inward or outward for different looks. You only need to pick up stitches to finish the armholes. Sizes XS to 6XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yonca Ozbelli for Universal Yarn.
UltraViolet Tee
Web version is free. Easy top knit in 2 identical pieces with an 8 row repeat and seamed. Sizes XS to 5XL. Beginner-friendly. Designed by Yay For Yarn Patterns.
Lace Yoke Top
Sleeveless top knit flat in two rectangular pieces in an 8 row repeat lace yoke. No picking up stitches. DK weight yarn. Summer Knit Top designed by Briana K Designs. There's also a crochet version.
Drop Stitch Sweater
Sleeveless top knit flat in two pieces in a 6 row repeat. No picking up stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Lycka Top
Tee top with 2 row repeat Lace Rib bodice is knitted flat in two pieces from the bottom up, then joined at the shoulders using 3-needle bind off. The sides are then seamed. Sizes Bust circumference: 33.75[38.25, 41.75, 47, 49.75, 54.25, 57.75] inches/ 85.5[97, 106, 119.5, 126.5, 138, 146.5] cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Stefanie Schuster for Knitty.
Easy Garter Stitch Tank
Sleeveless top knit flat in two pieces in garter stitch. Sizes S, M, L. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Dallas Tank Top
Easy color-blocked sleeveless top knit flat in 2 pieces and seamed. No picking up stitches. Sizes Finished Bust About 36 (44, 52)" (91.5 (112, 132) cm) Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
Vanora Top
Sleeveless top knit in 2 rectangles with an 8 row repeat lace pattern on the front yoke and covering the whole back, though I think you could make the back like the front. Stitches are picked up on armholes. Sizes Chest/Bust: 27.25 31.75, 36, 40.25, 44.75, 49, 53.5, 57.75, 62 inches / 69 80.5, 91.5, 102, 112.5, 124.5, 136, 146.5, 157.5 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Susanna IC for Knitty.
More Free Patterns
Temperature Tee
Easy top knit in 2 identical pieces and seamed with boat neck and cap sleeves. No picking up stitches. Sizes Child Sizes 26 inches to 41 inches. Adult Sizes 38 inches to 68 inches. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Knit in sport weight yarn on large needles. Designed by Heather Walpole.
Seaspray Tee
Easy top knit in 2 identical rectangles and seamed. Sizes XS to 5XL. Beginner-friendly. Designed by Yay For Yarn Patterns. Web version is free.
Halter Top
Knit flat in two pieces with a 4 row repeat ridged stitch. No picking up stitches. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. Sizes 81-112 cm, 32-44 in. DK weight yarn.
Fade to Summer Gradient T-shirt
Pullover top knit flat in two rectangles with 2 colors of yarn to create a gradient. No picking up stitches. Designed by Patons. Sizes XS to XL, but I think you could easily adapt to larger sizes.
Eyelet Sleeveless Top
Pullover knit flat in two rectangles in stockinette with easy eyelet rows. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch who says this sleeveless top is perfect for beginners. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy.
Cap Sleeve Lattice Top
Purl Soho designed this tee top that has been rated very easy or easy by hundreds of Ravelrers and features a 4-row repeat lace yoke and stockinette body. Sizes adult small (34″), medium (36″), large (38″). Pictured project by mystique27
Summer Vacation Top
Jessica of Mama in a Stitch designed this easy sleeveless crop top with mesh yoke that’s a fast knit with two strands of yarn held together.
Cancun Boxy Lace Top
Erin Kate Archer’s lace-sampler top is knit in two simple rectangles from the bottom up and seamed. The designer says it is very suitable for beginners and it has an easy rating from knitters. Pictured project by miss-power
Easiest Classic Top
The designer Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch says this sleeveless top is perfect for beginners since it is knit flat in two rectangles in beginner stitches like stockinette, garter stitch, and rib. In fact she says this is good first project. Sizes Womens X Small, Small, Medium & Large. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy.
Streamline Tank
Easy sleeveless top knit in 2 identical pieces with an Art Deco inspired detail at the neckline in front and back in half fisherman's rib. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL). Rated easy by the designer. DK yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. A kit is also available for less than $12.
Seersucker Top
Easy pullover knit in 2 identical pieces with an 8 row repeat body stitch, shaping only at neck, and no picking up stitches. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X). Worsted yarn. Designed by Premier® Yarns.
Easy Garter and Eyelets Sleeveless Top
Knit two rectangles in garter stitch with an easy eyelet pattern, then seam together and you have an easy pullover top. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch who says this is perfect for beginners or for knitters looking for an easy pattern. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern – web version
- Get the printable pdf at Etsy
- See more Easy Top Knitting Patterns
Easy Little Black Tank Top
Easy sleeveless pullover is knit flat on large needles to get the open mesh look. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch who says this is perfect for beginners. Sizes Womens Small, Medium & Large. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy.
Patterns for Purchase
Lodge Tee Top
Simply sophisticated lace cap-sleeved pullover sweater for an understated, chic look. Easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are knitting, purling, and slipping stitches. Looks like a 4 row repeat of eyelet moss stitch. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Unplug Tee Top
A simple tee consisting of two different colored panels that are knit sideways and seamed together. The hem, neckline, and sleeves are finished off with an i-cord to give it a neat and more unique look. Includes tips on how to customize your tee including how to lengthen the crop, create more or less ease, change your colors, give it a cleaner look, etc. Bust Circumference: 36” (40, 44, 48, 52) 56, 60, 64, 68 / {91 (102, 112, 122, 132) 142, 152, 162, 173 cm}. Designed by Attic 166.
T Shirt Pullover
The designer Mama in a Stitch says that this short sleeved sweater is as simple as it gets and great for beginners. No shaping, just knit and purl. Knit two pieces of stockinette with a pretty rib hem and seam. Quick knit holding two strands of worsted yarn together. S, M, L, XL.
