These sleeveless camisole and tank tops include casual and lacy styles, and are perfect for layering or wearing alone when you're feeling daring. Updated 7/14/24
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Free Patterns
A Line Lace Top
Sleeveless thigh-length tank or camisole with cable and lace design. Bust sizes: 82 (86, 92, 96, 102, 106, 112, 117) cm // 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) inches. Front panel is charted but there are also row-by-row written instructions. Designed by Louise Lamarche. Fingering weight yarn.
Regatinha Top
Sleeveless tank or camisole with an all over 12 row repeat cable pattern in 2 identical pieces with attached i-cord straps. Available in English, French, and Portuguese. Designed by Solange Camargo. Fingering weight yarn.
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Calla Tank
Cabled sleeveless top. Sizes: XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X] Finished Bust: 31[33,34, 36,38.5, 44] DK weight yarn. Designed by Sauniell N. Connally. Pictured project by eawilson
Vilonia Camisole
Vilonia is a racerback camisole top with icord straps and side vents. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Samantha Stadter
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- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Mora at Amazon
Festival Top
This sleeveless top laces up the back. Worsted weight yarn. Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Leneta Groshong
Honeymoon Cami
This camisole top is knit with a stockinette body trimmed with a Twisted Rib Eyelet Border. DK weight yarn. To fit bust size 32[34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44] inches. Designed by Julia Trice for Knitty. Pictured project by Jeannette81
Ledis
This sleeveless top features drop stitch detail at the neck and eyelets on the side hem that make it perfect for layering. The tank is knit in two pieces with shaping. Rated easy by the designer Berroco Design Team. DK weight yarn. Bust – 32 (36, 41, 44, 49, 52)"
More Free Patterns
The Knitting Bohemian
Strapless fitted top with choker attached with beaded strings. Size: XS, S, M, L. Designed by Alisha Bright. DK weight yarn.
4 Row Repeat Vine Lace Top
Sleeveless top with I-cord shoulder straps and body knit seamlessly body in the round in a 4 row repeat Vine Lace and stockinette. Size: XS (S, M, L, XL). Designed by Elaine Phillips. DK weight yarn.
Drawstring Camisole
Sleeveless top with front and back yokes knit separately and then joined to knit body in the round. Sizes 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49 ¼).Designed by Purl Soho. Sport weight yarn.
Sarah Tank Top
Cute camisole style top features lace under the bodice and lace at the hem. Designed by Christine Buhagiar. Pictured project by mbirnie who made some mods.
Reef Knot Tank Top
Simple stockinette stitch in cool cotton gets a twist on plain when you tie the back straps into a reef knot and an unusual picot hem. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL). Designed by Sarah Wilson. Pattern is available for free with a free trial at Creativebug OR purchase pattern at Etsy. Pictured project by oliveknit
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Make Up Your Mind
Five bands of different texture and lace add interest to this raceback tank designed for layering. Designed by by knittedblissJC for Knitty. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL).
Beaded Cami
The delicate lace border of this camisole is embellished with beads. Designed by Black Dog Designs. Pictured project by Ciji who used ribbon instead of knitting straps.
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- Get the yarn recommended by the designer, Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton
Mia
Sleeveless a-line top with a flowing skirt. Chest: 30.5 [33, 36, 39, 42.25, 45.25, 48.25, 51.5, 54.5, 56.25] inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Wood for Knitty. Pictured project by oharethey
Patterns for Purchase
Ilana Camisole
Fitted tank top with a deep V neckline at the front and back and a delicate cable texture. Sizes: XXS to L. Designed Maria Ziablikova. Fingering weight yarn.
Harlow Camisole
Open back lace tank top with lace ruffled waist, a picot neckline, cable braided straps, and flirty bow on back. Sizes: XS-XL to fit a 30-44" Bust. Designed Lauren Riker. Sport weight yarn.
Harlow Camisole
The designer says this tank is suitable for an advanced beginner. Sizes: XS, S, M, L. Designed Cardiff Bay Handknits. DK weight yarn.
Lake Mermaid Tank Top
This oversize fit tank top features a high-low split hem, an open “V” back and a deep cut triangle top bust design. This top is ideal to wear over a bikini or bralette, as it is breezy and shows off a lot of skin. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4/5XL. Designed Lovely by Lee. Worsted weight yarn.
Dayflower Camisole or Dress
This empire-waisted camisole, almost entirely worked in the round, is easily lengthened to a dress. It showcases the “Dayflower” lace pattern from Barbara Walker’s 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. The bust is fitted, with a twisted cord tie accent, and the Dayflower lace straps provide the finishing touch. Sizes Small - 3X. Designed by Angela Hahn. DK weight yarn.
Delysia Camisole
This sleevless top combines the streamlined silhouette of the 1920s with feminine details of lace and ribbon in a camisole that looks equally stylish on its own or over a T-shirt. Designed by Jordana Paige. Sizes XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X). DK weight. One of the patterns in Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere
