Here’s a collection of tops perfect for warm (or hot!) weather — and yet versatile enough to be used in layering when the weather gets cooler. Updated 8/9/24.
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Free Patterns
Peplum Top
Sleeveless women's top with straps and a flouncy ruffle. Sizes S to 1X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Set Sail Sleeveless Top
Sleeveless women's pullover sweater top with a chevron texture body and a ribbed yoke. Does suggest crochet finish of edges though you could probably substitute another technique. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Fraya
Cascata Top
Seamless tee pullover knit in one piece from the top down with lace side panels inspired by waterfalls (Cascata means Waterfall in Portuguese). Designed by Filipa Carneiro. DK weight yarn. Pictured project by alexandragoucha. Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish
Twirling Top
Cute short-sleeved pullover tee from Paintbox with ruffles at the hem and sleeves. Suitable for an adventurous beginner knitter. The cap sleeves are built into the front and back pieces, and ruffles are knitted separately and attached afterwards. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 112cm. Designed by Paintbox. DK weight yarn.
Lace Panel Top
Sleeveless pullover with 6 row repeat feather and fan lace panel that creates a naturally swooped neckline and curving hem. Designed by Samantha Stadter. Fingering weight yarn.
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
Two options to get the pattern
- Get the knitting pattern for free trial at Creativebug – this pattern is at the bottom of pattern list page
- Or purchase the pattern directly on Etsy
Lace Chevron Top
Vertical eyelets with lacy chevrons make this a perfect summer top. The pattern is part of a booklet Patons 3841 Patons Smoothie DK Summer Style.
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.
More Free Patterns
Butterfly Tee
This unique top has a butterfly lace yoke.
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Etherial Lace Tank
Designed by Jamie Besel, this lace top is worked mostly in the round.
Hotness Top
Designed by Lorna Miser, for sizes S through XXL
Lelah Top
Designed by Christine Buhagiar, this strapless top (optional strap directions included) is knit in the round with fishtail lace and eyelet ribbon accent.
Bonsai Shell
Designed by Lee Gant, this shapely free sweater pattern is a shapely shell and can be adapted for multiple sizes and gauges.
Admit by Berroco
The Dijon Top
Designed by Karina Harper
4 Row Feather and Fan Top
The repeat combines 3 fast rows, which are all knit or purl, with 1 row of eyelets.
Swept Up Broomstick Top
A simple, light and airy V-neck pullover, fashionable for Spring and Summer days.
Beaded Cami
The delicate lace border of this camisole is embellished with beads. This pattern designed by Black Dog Designs is sized for 34″ bust.
Patterns for Purchase
Flutter Me Fancy Top
Frilly and feminine tee top that features ruffled flutter sleeves and a low-cut scoop neckline in the front and back. Sizes XS to 5X. Sport or DK weight yarn. Designed by LovelybyLee
Sun Glow Tee Top
Short sleeved tee pullover with a center lace panel knit flat. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56 {60, 64, 68}” / 81.3 (91.4, 101.6, 111.8) 121.9, 132.08, 142.2 {152.4, 162.6, 172.7} cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Samantha Guerin
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.
Island Winds Tee
Openwork top with textured panels at hem. Designed by Sandi Prosser. To fit size: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
- See more pics and get the pattern at Annie’s
- Get the recommended O-Wool Balance organic yarn at Etsy Studio (40+ colors)
Roanoke Tee
a lightweight, loose-fitting tee with casual rolled hems, cap sleeves, and lace detail around the neckline. SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) $7.50 at Etsy
View more images (the lace detail is gorgeous!) and details at Etsy
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