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a fun, roomy tank top for summer from Norah GaughanI’ve been a little obsessed with knit tank tops lately, because I’ve pretty much been living in tank tops for the past couple of weeks and that trend is going to continue.

If you need another tank for your to knit list, check out Admit from Norah Gaughan for Berroco. This roomy top is actually a pretty easy knit, worked from the bottom up in the round in stockinette before dividing front and back and working this fun eyelet pattern that adds interest in knitting and wearing without being too frilly.

It’s worked in a cotton-rayon blend that’s easy wearing with a little more shine and drape that cotton by itself, making this a great choice for casual days or when you want to look a little more pulled together.

[Photo via Berroco.]

Comments

  1. I’m intrigued by this one, too! It looks fast enough to finish this summer, and the yoke shaping is so interesting.

  2. I really don’t like the way the arm hole section slouches. The pattern could be altered to have a more fitted arm hole opening up to the eyelet pattern & then increase out from there. Still be easy without the slouch. Close but not close enough.

  3. I like it and agree with Peta – but I’m thinking this top is about 3 sizes too big for the model, hence the bunched up armholes.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.