Knitting patterns for tee tops and short sleeved sweaters featuring lace patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/19/25
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Free Patterns
Hermeline
Sleeveless pullover top knit with a scoop neckline, short sleeve caps shaped with short rows and a fine lace panel down the center front, with both charted and written instructions. Sizes 78 to 162) cm / 31 to 63". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego
Select Lace Tee
Lace short sleeved tee pullover sweater. Front and back are identical. Bottom is knit sideways with lace and drop stitch and yoke is knit in garter stitch. Sizes 32/34 inches to 48/50 inches. Ladies Sweater in SMC Select Reflect 1898 by Schachenmayr. DK weight yarn.
Noelia
Sleeveless lace pullover top with wide neckline, fitted waist and braid belt. Sizes S (M - L). Designed by Pink Poppy Designs who just asks you consider a donation to humanitarian help. Sport weight yarn.
Olga Sweater
Short sleeved lace pullover top knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Cercis Tee
Top-down pullover sweater that plays with a raglan construction to create a lace pattern that covers the sleeves and adorns the sides. Three sleeve length options allows you to choose the style that fits you the most. Sizes Bust: (88, 96, 105) 111, 120 (128, 137, 145) {153, 160} cm [(34¾, 37¾, 41¼) 43¾, 47¼ (50½, 54, 57) (60¼, 63)″. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and French
Asclepias Tee
A spray of leaf lace makes a statement on this short sleeved pullover tee sweater. Sizes Bust: (35½, 40, 44½) [49, 53½, 57] {61½, 66½, 71}" / (90, 101.5, 113) [124.5, 136, 145] {156, 169, 180.5} cm. Designed by Berroco Design Team. Bulky weight yarn.
Sunseeker Lace Shell
Sleeveless lace top knit in a 4 row or round repeat. Instructions for knitting flat or in the round. Sizes Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50). Designed by Cheryl Beckerich for Cascade Yarns. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Vincas Tee Top
Sampler tee top knit flat with a variety of stitches in 2 pieces and seamed. Sizes Bust: (37¾, 41, 43¾, 46¾) [50, 53, 56] {59, 62, 65, 68]" / (96, 104, 111, 119) [127, 134.5, 142] {150, 157.5, 165, 172.5} cm. Designed by Berroco Design Team. DK weight yarn.
Veronica Tee Top
Cold shoulder top with a lace pattern. Sizes Chest: 86 (97) 108 (119) cm. Designed by Gitte Juhler for Filcolana. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Classic Tunic
Lace sleeveless tunic length top with split hem knit with an 8 row repeat lace. Sizes: Bust 36, 39, 46, 50". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Yoko Hatta.
Taunton Top
Lace sleeveless top knit with a shell lace bottom border and eyelet lace front yoke and back. Sizes: Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)". DK weight yarn. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Designed by Donna Yacino for Berroco.
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Tove Top
Lace sleeveless top knit with an 8 row repeat lace eyelet pattern alternating with 8 row lace rib and separated by welts. Sizes: Bust – 33(36-39-42-45-48-51-54)". DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Christoffers for Berroco.
Iras Top
Lace sleeveless top knit with an all over graphic eyelet pattern. Knit seamlessly one piece. Sizes: Bust: 37 (45, 53, 61)". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
East Hampton Pullover
Lace sampler tee top knit with 3 eyelet lace patterns. Knit flat in 2 pieces and seamed. No picking up stitches! Sizes: S (M/L, 1X/2X/3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bobbie Fitzgerald for Lion Brand.
Mojito Top
Tee top knit with a 4 row repeat lace yoke and sleeves. Sizes: S (M) L (XL) XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Dorte Steen Nielsen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
Patterns for Purchase
Sailing Key Largo Top
Light and airy lace short-sleeved top knit with an elegant lace yoke that flows into a smooth stockinette body. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Amanda Kremer. Fingering weight yarn.
Woman's Short Sleeve or Cap Sleeve Top
All over lace top. Sizes 28 inches to 46 inches. 7079 designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Top and Cardigan
No longer free. Sleeveless top with a 12 row lace bodice knit flat in 2 pieces and seamed. Matching cardigan with same 12 row lace at hem. Designed by Sirdar. Fingering weight yarn.
Forest Garden Top
Sleeveless tank top with lace and cable front panel and all over lace back. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Designed by Elly's Knitting Days. DK weight yarn
Soca Top
A sunny top with cap sleeves and lace sunrise on the front yoke. Sizes Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)". Designed by Amy Christoffers for Berroco. Bulky weight yarn
Faye Summer Top
A stunning tee top with lace, cables, and bobbles. Sizes 110 ( 116, 122, 131, 137 ) cm / 43.25 ( 45.5, 48, 51.5, 54 ) inches body circumference. Designed by Irene Lin. DK weight yarn
Alaya Top
Eyelet lace pullover top worked flat. Uses the simplest of shapes and easiest of textures with basic stitches, according to the designer, who says it is suitable for beginners. Length is easily adjustable Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL. Designed by April Miller. Worsted weight yarn.
