Knitting patterns for tees and tops knit with stripes of color or texture. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/22/25
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Free Patterns
Rosamande
I love the combination of color blocking and stripes in this short-sleeved tee with shoulder sections in different color schemes from the body. Two neckline options: lower scoop or higher crew neck. Sizes 90 to 180 cm / 35 to 70". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego. Available in English and French
Slipped Stitch Pullover
How fun is this colorful tee with Honeycomb striped bands alternating with sections of slipped stitch Checked Pattern. Knit in slipped stitch colorwork so you only knit one color yarn per row! Sizes Small to 3XL. Designed for at least 5 colors it's a great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Newton.
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Split Back Tee
I love the way the 2 row repeat vertical texture stripes creates a subtle plaid effect when used with self-striping yarn. I also love the split back because it will give me more room while adding a little fun. Sizes Extra Small to 5X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Elmegade Tee and Cardigan
Twinset of matching striped short-sleeved sweater and cardigan. Sizes Tee XS to XL, Cardigan XS to XXL. Designed by Ditte Lerche for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
Women's Striped Sailor Top
Nautical themed striped tee with decorative straps. Tee is knit flat in pieces. Neck edging is knit in the round. Sizes S to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lorna Miser.
Rose/rouge Tee
Striped short-sleeve top with ribbed boat neck, hem, and cuffs knit in one piece. Pattern only has one size which looks like 96cm / 38”. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne. Available in English and French
Ruffle Sleeved Top
V-necked tee with flattering flutter sleeves and vertical stripes. Tee is worked flat and sleeves in the round. Sizes 82.5 to 175.5cm / 32 to 69”. Sport weight yarn. Dalle de Verre designed by Clare Lakewood. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Lynn T-shirt
Striped tee knit flat in one piece sideways from sleeve to sleeve. No picking up stitches. 3 Sizes. Fine weight yarn. Designed by Irene Rasch.
Womens T-Shirt
A relaxing knit with mostly knit stitches in self-striping yarn! This seamless top-down T-shirt features delicate lace detail on the short sleeves. Let the yarn do the work to create the stripes. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Fil Katia.
Striped Jumper
Striped pullover with boat neck and elbow length sleeves knit with 2 row repeat broken rib texture. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by BC Garn.
Tya
Short-sleeved tee with scoop neck, customizable stripe pattern, and a textured hem with an optional split. Sizes 85 to 175 cm / 33 to 69". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Striped Top Down Tee
Comfortable and quick striped short-sleeved pullover knit in one piece from the top down. Sizes XS to 5XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Ladies' Sweater 6346
Short sleeved tee knit with 2 row repeat lace rib below a vertical eyelet lace bodice. Tee is knit flat in pieces. Neck edging is knit in the round. 3 Sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English and German
Venus Top
Tennis inspired short-sleeved tee sweater with v-neck, shirt collar, and stripes. Pattern has very detailed instructions, like most Wool and the Gang patterns. Knit mostly flat in 2 row repeat Broken rib. Sizes 32 to 46" / 80 to 117 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Ratlles Sweater
Flattering v-neck tee with elbow length sleeves knit with stripes of color and openwork lace. Knit flat in 4 pieces. One free size (fits sizes S-M-L - chest 110m/44"). Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by OCKD Knits. Available in English, Spanish
Top-down Sweater
Love self-striping yarn but don't want to knit socks? This short-sleeved tee is for you because its stripes are created by using striping sock yarn. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes M to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Fil Katia. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Patterns for Purchase
Let's Picnic Tee
Tee knit with slipped stitches that create a richly textured stripe sequence, perfect for stash-busting. Only one color is worked at a time. Sizes 32" to 64" / 81.5 to 162.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by sandmadeknits
Maritime Tee
It has pockets! Nautical inspired striped tee shirt with dropped shoulders and feature pockets. Sizes To fit bust sizes: 28 to 38” / 71 to 96 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Judy Furlong
Black and White Tee
I love the movement created by the contrasting stripes in changing widths. It is worked top down in one piece, in almost all knit stitches. Sizes To fit bust sizes: 33.75 to 55” / 86 to 140 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Christina Körber-Reith
Toivo Tee
Pretty short sleeved top knit with rippling stripes alternating with lace sections. Sizes To fit bust sizes: 21.25 to 65.25” / 54 to 166 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Meiju Kallio
ZugZwang Slipover
Vest or top knit with stripes of checkerboard pattern. Sizes 38" to 70". Designed by BlueSheepKnitwear
Māia Tee
Sleeveless top with diagonal stripes that form a chevron pattern below a mesh lace yoke. Sizes XS to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Francoise Danoy
Petunia Sweater
Striped women’s tee knit sideways in five colors with eyelets separating the color changes. Sizes To Fit Bust: 99cm to 122cm (39 to 48"). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tahki Yarns
