Free knitting patterns for tanks, strappy tops, shells, and other sleeveless tops. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/13/24.
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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.
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.
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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.
Babydoll Ruffle Top
Sleeveless strapped top created with a simple double yarn-over lace pattern and flowy ruffles created with increases. Sizes To fit bust XSmall: 32" (81cm) Small: 34" (86.5cm) Medium: 38" (96.5cm) Large: 42" (106.5cm) Extra Large: 46" (117cm) DK weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Greenberg for The Snugglery.
Frill Pullover
Sleeveless pullover top in women's and child sizes with options for ruffle or ribbon. Sizes 4 years to 50 inch bust. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Eyelet Trim Vest or Shell Top
Sleeveless top or vest with henley two-button placket and eyelet pattern hem. Sizes 81-86 cm / 32-34” to 132-137 cm / 52-54”. DK weight yarn. 10099 designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Sunset Sleeveless Tunic
Sleeveless top with empire waist above flowing Santorini diamond lace. DK weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 28in to 50in / 71cm to 127cm. Designed by Melissa Leapman.
Demeter's Tunic
Sleeveless tank top with 8 row repeat leaf lace detail. It looks like there's no picking up stitches. Sizes Bust: 34" to 40". Worsted weight yarn. Demeter's Tunic designed by Berroco Design Team
Patterns for Purchase
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
Flutter Top
Pullover tee sweater or vest with ruffles that rise up from the bodice and back to form cap sleeves. This is an easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, purl stitch, kfb increase, slipping stitches, and seaming. Rated easy by the designer and Lion Brand Yarn. Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. A kit is also available. DK weight yarn which looks like it's held double.
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