Discover easy knit ponchos, knit tees and tank patterns.
By Nazanin Fard, from the Summer-Ready Tops & Tees to Knit Collection issue
Wear your leaves on your sleeves with the Maren Leaves Tee! Worked from the top down, this tee begins with leafy lace panels for the shoulders and is made in a cotton and linen blend yarn that’s ideal for staying cool in warm weather.
View ProjectBy Cristina D, from the June 2021 issue
Kairi is a semi-cropped and loose sleeveless tank that’s perfect for summer and can be converted to a vest for late spring or end-of summer colder days. Its oversized shape allows it to easily fit any body type without too much effort in sizing. Mostly knitted in basic stockinette, this piece incorporates eyelet sections in the shoulders and hip to provide interest during your knitting.
View ProjectBy Adrienne Larsen, from the The Island Oasis Knitting Collection issue
Ellie is a gorgeous tee knit in a dusty coral color that’s perfect for summer. With a boat neck construction and a leafy lace panel in the front and the back, this tee is an instant classic. Worked top down and in the round, this advanced pattern has stunning results.
View ProjectBy Nazanin Fard, from the June 2023 issue
Cora is a beautiful stockinette stitch tank top with a wonderful cable pattern worked in front into a V-neck and continues to the shoulders. Knit in a sunny yellow, this is the tank that will kick off your summer knitting in a bright way.
View ProjectBy Maria Molodova, from the April 2022 issue
The Wear Everywhere Tank is a close-fitting top with eye-catching details. With features like a high neck, cable collar, buttoned keyhole back and a lace bottom edge, this tank is anything but boring. Great for layering and great for spring, you’ll be wearing this tank … well, everywhere.
View ProjectBy Fiona Munro, from the Top Notch: Tees & Tanks Knitting Collection issue
This beautifully simple tank is flattering and modern with its moss stitch edging and straps, paired with elegant lace detail. It’s also the perfect tank for layering. The pattern involves one color of yarn and is worked mainly in the round. Knit in one weekend, you’ll be wearing your own Weekend Tank by next weekend.
View ProjectBy Diane Zangl, from the Forever Favorites: Our Top 50 Patterns issue
Classic best describes this top that will become a wardrobe staple. Stockinette stitch is featured for the entire garment, while garter stitch trims the lowered jewel neckline, sleeve and bottom edges. The body and elbow-length sleeves flare outward for a flattering shape.
View ProjectBy Adinda Hening, from the August 2020 issue
This high contrast top is modern and fresh. The linen blend yarn gives the top a good drape for casual or dressed-up styles. Easily adjust for longer or shorter length with this pattern to your liking.
View ProjectBy Karen Fletcher, from the The Tropical Daydream Knitting Collection issue
Get ready for summer with this cute summer top! With a hem composed of palm frond style motifs, you’ll be all aflutter and ready to hit the beach! A detailed sewing and fitting guide is included so you can make sure the straps are exactly how long and where you need them.
View ProjectBy Tanya Eberhardt, from the Summer-Ready Tops & Tees to Knit Collection issue
Designed with your warm weather wardrobe in mind, this intermediate openwork top is super soft and super cute! It will definitely become your favorite throw-on-and-go top for the summer.
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