Free knitting patterns for super simple easy tees, tanks, and other tops suitable for beginners. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/27/24.
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Free Patterns
Stripey Linier Sweater
Easy striped top knit flat. No picking up stitches for neckband and sleeves can either be knit separately or picked up. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White. Pictured project by itsashari
Loveable Lacy Sweater
Easy sweater knit with a 4 row repeat dropped stitch pattern. No picking up stitches. Suitable for beginners who want to try dropped stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 112cm /32 inches to 44 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available.
Garter Stitch Jumper
Easy sweater knit sideways with garter stitch in two pieces. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to L. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente for BC Garn.
Star Flower Top
Cold shoulder top is an easy knit in 4 row repeat star stitch pattern. Knit flat in two pieces No picking up stitches. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White. Pictured project by itsashari
Little Stripes Top
Easy tee with striped yoke and hem knit flat in two pieces. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Tibisay for BC Garn.
Kimberley Sweater
Easy color-blocked pullover with funnel neck knit flat. No picking up stitches. Yoke knit with a 2 row repeat broken rib. Sizes 81cm to 127cm / 32 to 50 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ruth Green.
Arrowhead Lace Top
Easy woman's lace tee top knit flat in two identical pieces with in a 4 row repeat Arrowhead Lace. No picking up stitches. Sizes 28" to 58" / 71 cm to 147.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Goldenrod Lace Knit Top designed by Svetlana Avrakh. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Easy Eyelet Sweater
Easy woman's pullover sweater with three quarters sleeves, eyelet stripes, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sport weight yarn. 02 Pullover from Journal 61 in Lana Grossa Ecopuno.
Rib Tunic
Easy woman's sleeveless pullover top knit flat in two identical pieces knit in 2 row repeat Broken Rib. No picking up stitches. Sizes 28" to 62" / 71 cm to 157.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh
Short Cuts Sweater
Easy beginner pullover sweater knit flat sideways in two pieces from cuff to cuff. No picking up stitches. Pattern contains explanations of techniques used. One size. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Shirt LOTTA
Sleeveless top knit in two rectangles with stockinette body and contrasting reverse stockinette yoke and seed stitch at armholes. Need know how to use basic stitches. Sizes 82 cm to 115 cm/ 32" to 45". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kristin Hänselmann. Available in English and German
Winter Warmer
Easy beginner pullover poncho-style top knit in two rectangles with a 4 row repeat lace stitch and seamed. Great for layering over sweaters. Need to use basic stitches and basic lace knitting. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Michele C Meadows.
Farro Squared Top
lightweight tee knit in two identical rectangles in 6 row repeat welting pattern which drapes nicely and shapes the neckline naturally. Sizes 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56. DK weight yarn. Designed by Marji LaFreniere. Pictured project by MarjisYarncrafts
Summer Breeze Top
Beginner drop-shoulder top with no shaping knit flat in two rectangles of stockinette, garter, and eyelets, and seamed. Need to use basic stitches and basic lace eyelet stitch. Sizes XS - (S) - M - (L) - XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Mirella Moments.
Patterns for Purchase
Summer Crop Top
Easy reversible sleeveless top knit flat in a 2 row repeat that looks like bamboo stitch. No picking up stitches. Rated easy by the designer. Sizes S-5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louise Bollanos.
Simple Stitch Top
Oversized pullover oversized sweater made in one piece, folded and seamed. Rated easy by the designer. Sizes 1X/2X, S/M/L. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Lacey Tee Top
Easy cropped tank top in seed stitch with lace mesh yoke. Easy beginner level knitting project according to designer. Sizes S-3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by EpiphanyKnitwear.
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.
