Ivy Top - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Ready to cast on your ultimate summer staple? The Ivy Top - PetiteKnit is a chic, modern sleeveless top featuring a sleek, minimal neckline and a clean, gently fitted silhouette. Designed as a timeless wardrobe building block, it looks effortlessly sophisticated worn on its own during sunny days or layered neatly beneath a jacket for cooler evenings.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 3 out of 5 (Intermediate)
- Size Range: XXS to 5XL
- Construction: This top is worked from the top down. The construction begins at the neckline, where the first section is worked flat using short rows and clever shoulder increases to shape the slope. The front and back yokes are then worked separately, back and forth on a circular needle, to establish the armholes. Once the yoke sections are complete, the front and back are reunited at the underarms to form the main body, which is worked seamlessly in the round down to the hem.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Ivy Top is designed to have approximately 6 cm of negative ease, meaning the finished garment is intended to be slightly smaller than your actual body measurements to provide a smooth, body-hugging contour. To choose your perfect size, measure around the widest part of your bust and match it to the table below.
| Size | To Fit Bust Circumference (cm) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 80 | 74 | 47 |
| XS | 85 | 79 | 49 |
| S | 90 | 84 | 51 |
| M | 95 | 89 | 53 |
| L | 100 | 94 | 55 |
| XL | 110 | 104 | 57 |
| 2XL | 120 | 114 | 59 |
| 3XL | 130 | 124 | 61 |
| 4XL | 140 | 134 | 62 |
| 5XL | 150 | 144 | 63 |
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after washing and blocking.
- Suggested Needles: 4 mm circular needles (lengths: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm).
Yarn Requirements
To create a light, breathable summer fabric with beautiful drape, this pattern is designed to be worked with a sport or light-DK weight yarn base, or by holding two strands of a lighter yarn together throughout.
High-quality summer fibers like pure silk, cotton, viscose, or linen blends yield excellent stitch definition for this design. Always check your pattern envelope or chosen ball bands to confirm total yardage, and ensure you buy complete yarn balls while allowing extra to account for your personal gauge swatch.
- Total Material Allowance across sizes: Approximately 150 g to 450 g total (depending on yarn weight and size chosen).
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch, and make sure to wash and block it before taking your measurements. Plant-based summer fibers (such as linen, cotton, and silk blends) relax and grow significantly after a wash. Swatching post-wash guarantees that your stitches settle into the required 20-stitch gauge so your top achieves its intended tailored fit instead of stretching out of shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Ivy Top knit completely in the round?
No, it uses a hybrid construction. The top begins flat with short rows and shoulder increases, transitions to flat panels while shaping the front and back yokes separately, and is then joined into full circular knitting for the remainder of the body down to the hem. -
Can I use a single strand of yarn instead of holding it double?
Yes! While holding two strands of a finer lace or fingering weight summer yarn together is a great way to create custom colors, you can easily substitute a single strand of a robust sport or light-DK weight yarn. Just ensure your chosen yarn achieves the target gauge and creates a fabric density you like. -
What does negative ease mean for this top?
Negative ease means the finished dimensions of the knitted top are smaller than your actual bust measurement. Because knitted fabric naturally stretches when worn, this design choice guarantees a clean, modern, form-fitting silhouette that stays perfectly in place without bunching up.