Free knitting patterns for tanks, strappy tops, shells, and other sleeveless tops. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/29/24.
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Free Patterns
Adriana Top
Flowy, light, sleeveless top in 2 colors, with a slightly A line form for a flattering look and wavy lace bottom border. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes XS to 2X. DK weight yarn. Designed by The Noble Thread.
Ines Vest Top
Sleeveless top with textured circular yoke. Knit flat. No picking up stitches, though they recommend a crochet finish on armholes. Sizes To Fit Bust: 38in to 46in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Manos del Uruguay.
Fifteen Love Top
I love chevron designs like this sleeveless top with its color blocked arrow chevron designs. Sizes Finished Chest: 28 to 51.75 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Brittany Wilson for Knitty.
Pleated Top
Sleeveless top with flattering turtlenck and pleated neck. Great for layering! Sizes S to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lene Holme Samsøe.
Auréline Top
The gorgeous central cable and lace panel creates a stunning sleeveless tank top. Sizes 79 to 122 cm / 32 inches to 49 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Vuong. Available in English and French
Joy Top
Elegant and striking sleeveless top knit flat with a simple 2 row repeat stocking stitch and moss stitch stripe. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32" to 46" /81cm to 117cm Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Just A Little Fancy Top
Tiny lace leaves frame the v-neck of this sleeveless top with triangle lace at the hem. Sizes 34 to 42”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Robin Raver.
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Primrose Top
Strappy lace sleeveless top with lace flowers and flirty peplum ruffle. DK weight yarn. Sizes 30in to 52in / 75cm to 132cm. Designed by Lirio knits for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Ranka Top
I love the embossed leafy branch on this sleeveless tank top knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes XXS to 5XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lene Tøsti for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
More Free Patterns
Saint Tropez Tank Top
Cable and lace sleeveless top with v-neck knit with an 8 row repeat. Sizes Small, Medium, Large. DK weight yarn. Designed by michaeljohnDesigns.
Good Vibes Tank Top
Colorful stash buster sleeveless top or vest knit with ombre striping and texture. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 147cm (32 to 58"). Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Garter Stitch Sleeveless Top
Pullover top knit flat in garter stitch with mock turtleneck collar. Sizes S to XXL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Grynna Slipover
Sleeveless v-neck tank top with pretty 8 row repeat cable detail. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Inga Semmingsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Lace and Cable Cowl Top
Sleeveless top or vest with cowl neck and cable panel. DK weight yarn. Sizes 82 cm to 102 cm / 32 inches to 41 inches. Designed by Elle.
Ribbed Harmony Top
Festival top in two color ribbing and cut away shoulders. Sport weight yarn. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by Caroline Edal - Tarda Studio for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Grayling
Lace sleeveless top or tank with with sections of Lace Flowers alternating with Shetland Lace. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to XXL 33in to 51in / 84cm to 130cm. Designed by Susan Mills for Rowan.
Lace Tank Top
Sleeveless lace tank top knit in two pieces that are identical except for neck. Sizes 32" to 42" / 82cm to 107cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Barbara Top
Sleeveless top with a pretty ruffle to give the top an elegant and feminine look. Sport weight yarn. Sizes XS to 3X. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Gelato Tank Top
Tank top or camisole with graceful lines and a triangular lace insert made of small and easy bobbles, twisted stitches and basic lace stitches. Sizes Bust circumference 82 to 153cm, 32” to 60”. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
Soho Top
Classic sleeveless top with a boatneck style neckline knit in garter stitch with edges and seams framed with i-cord. Sizes Bust circumference 76 to 136cm, 30” to 53”. Designed by caidree.
Florence Vest Top
Sleeveless top in garter stitch framed with what looks like rib. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by TheMailoDesign.
Boardwalk Top
Classy tank top with a garter-stitch base and a subtle diagonal or chevron lace panel. Sizes XS to 6XL. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
Connected Tank
Bottom-up, seamed sleeveless top, featuring a triangles made of smaller triangles colorwork motif on the front and back of the garment. Sizes Bust 32” to 48”. Designed by Francoise Danoy. Fingering weight yarn
Caprese Tank
Flattering A-line sleeveless top with gorgeous lace and hourglass pattern. Sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Designed by Margaret Holzmann. DK weight yarn
Sleeveless Top
Lace and cables create a brocade fabric for this feminine shell sleeveless top. The top is knit in two pieces and assembled. Sizes Chest 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”. Designed by Jennifer Hagan. Sport weight yarn
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.
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