I love a good skill-building top that is great for people who are new to knitting tops or sweaters but is interesting enough for people with more experience, too.
The Leesi Tee by Lanre Ojikutu is a simple raglan with … Read More ...
Knit a Top with a Little V
Not every summer top has to be a tank top. The Mini Vee Tee by Nicole ThorsonKnits is a pretty simple top worked in fingering weight yarn that has a cute little cutout at the neckline that looks more … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Summer Knitting with this Great Knitting Pattern
I love knit tops throughout the year, but I don’t have a lot of summer tops that are knit. As I’m trying to focus more on making my own clothes this year, I feel like I need to add some … Read More ...
Knit a Summer Top with a Little Frill
This sweet knitting pattern is called Frilling, and it’s designed around that sweet little frill at the neckline.
It’s a little romantic and a great summer style combined with the deep neckline and eyelets on the bottom of the top.… Read More ...
Play with Easy Eyelets with the Zeffira Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern (the Igneous Sweater) where the stitch pattern fades out to Stockinette Stitch as you knit.
The Zeffira Top from Susanna IC starts with a dense eyelet diamond pattern that fades up to … Read More ...
Knit a Tee with a Mosaic Twist
I am a big fan of plain designs for summer because I like my summer tops and tanks to knit up fast. But sometimes taking the extra time to add some fun details really pays off.
Such is the case … Read More ...
A Sleeveless Raglan for Summer
Just because we are looking for quick, easy, lightweight knits in the summer, that doesn’t mean we can’t learn some techniques along the way.
The Big Wave top from Heidi Kirrmaier is a good introduction to raglan shaping for those … Read More ...
This Lace-Topped Tee is Perfect for Summer
If only I had time and yarn enough to knit all the summery tops I love, I would never have to wear storebought clothes.
Another great one I just found is the Daybreak Tee from Knifty Knittings. It’s worked in … Read More ...
A Simple Top for Summer Knitting
I’m all about knit tops and tanks for summer. They are great projects to knit when the weather is warm but they also give you a way to wear knitting projects when it’s too warm for sweaters.
Don’t Stop Knitting Just Because It’s Summer
It’s hot. (Probably.) I get it. I live in the American South, and it’s really tempting to make knitting a seasonal hobby. It’s hard to want to knit when you’re sweaty, and you might not think there are a lot … Read More ...
Simple Tops for Summer
I think I mentioned the other day that I’ve been knitting a top, and I’m going to share it with you (along with a giveaway so you can get a kit of your own) on Monday, but I’m really inspired … Read More ...
More Projects to Knit for Summer
A few cute warm-weather projects have caught my eye recently, and I thought I would share some with you in case you’re looking for some summer knitting inspiration.
I can’t stop thinking about the Tribeca Tunic from Lion Brand Yarn… Read More ...
Knit a Fun Lacy Top for Summer
Since it’s been in the 80s most of this week, I am definitely thinking about summer knitting.
Desertbloom, a pretty free pattern from Berroco, would be the perfect thing to add to your queue if you like knitting — … Read More ...
Favorite Patterns from Berroco Designers
It’s not all that often I link to a full newsletter from a yarn company, but in this case I think it’s worth it for you to check out the roundup of favorite patterns of the year from designers at … Read More ...
