Knit a Summer Sweater - Even though summer is still a little ways off, you might as well be ready for it! With this trendy summer sweater, you’ll have a basic yet chic piece that you can mix and match endlessly. Wear it with rugged jeans or dress pants and play around with different colors. With a piece like this, you’ll be hoping summer lasts for months, right?
This stylish top is knitted in star stitch using Phildar Phil Coton 4 cotton yarn. The fun pattern creates a sturdy piece with a cute look, and this top is incredibly versatile! Wear it with cool shorts on a warm day or under a Cardigan when it’s a little cooler. Want to style the top to suit your taste? You can! For example, choose a different yarn color or knit a solid back panel, and spend this summer wearing your favorite handmade top!
Sizes: A) 34/36, B) 38/40, C) 42/44, D) 46/48, E) 50/52
Tools & Supplies:
- Phildar Phil Coton 4 A) 7, B) 8, C) 8, D) 9, E) 10 balls
- 3.5 (ribbing) and 5 mm Knitting Needles
- 3.5 mm Crochet Hook (for finishing the neckline and armholes)
- 1 button, 15 mm
Stitches used:
1/1 Ribbing
Single crochet
Fantasy Stitch:
The number of stitches must be a multiple of 4 + 3, plus 1 edge stitch at each end.
1st row (right side of the work): knit all stitches.
2nd row: 1 edge stitch, *knit 3 stitches together, do not let the 3 stitches slip off the needle, 1 yarn over, knit these 3 stitches together again and then let them slip off the needle, 1 purl stitch*, repeat from *to*, end by knitting 3 stitches together, do not let the 3 stitches slip off the needle, 1 yarn over, knit these 3 stitches together again, then let them slip off the needle, and 1 edge stitch.
3rd row: knit all stitches.
4th row: 1 edge stitch, 2 purl stitches, *knit 3 stitches together, do not let the 3 stitches slip off the needle, 1 yarn over, knit these 3 stitches together again and then let them slip off the left needle, 1 purl stitch *, repeat from * to *, end with 1 purl stitch and 1 edge stitch.
Repeat these 4 rows.
Gauge swatch:
10 x 10 cm = 26 stitches and 23 rows
Knitting Pattern for a summer sweater:
Back panel
Cast on A) 106, B) 114, C) 122, D) 134, E) 150 stitches using size 3.5 Knitting Needles and knit in 1x1 ribbing for 6 cm (16 rows).
Divide the work in half and continue knitting with size 5 Knitting Needles in a pattern stitch, using the A) 53, B) 57, C) 61, D) 67, E) 75 stitches on the right Knitting Needles and leaving the A) 53, B) 57, C) 61, D) 67, E) 75 stitches on the left Knitting Needles on hold.
When the piece measures 28 cm (64 stitches) in height after the ribbing, bind off on the outer sides for the armholes:
A) 1 x 4 stitches, then every 2 rows: 4 x 2 stitches.
B) 1 x 4 stitches, then every 2 rows: 5 x 2 stitches.
C) 1 set of 4 stitches, then every 2 rows: 1 set of 4 stitches and 5 sets of 2 stitches.
D) 1 set of 4 stitches, then every 2 rows: 2 sets of 4 stitches and 5 sets of 2 stitches.
E) 1 x 6 stitches, then every 2 rows: 3 x 4 stitches and 5 x 2 stitches.
There are A) 41, B) 43, C) 43, D) 45, and E) 47 stitches remaining.
When the piece measures A) 44 cm (102 stitches), B) 45 cm (104 stitches), C) 46 cm (106 stitches), D) 47 cm (108 stitches), E) 48 cm (110 stitches) in height after the neckline ribbing, bind off on the split side:
A)B)C) 1 set of 14 stitches, then 2 rows higher, 1 set of 10 stitches.
D)E) 1 set of 16 stitches, then 2 rows higher, 1 set of 10 stitches.
At a height of A) 46 cm (106 stitches), B) 47 cm (108 stitches), C) 48 cm (110 stitches), D) 49 cm (112 stitches), E) 50 cm (114 stitches) after the ribbing. There are A) 17, B) 19, C) 19, D) 19, E) 21 stitches remaining before binding off for the shoulder.
Finish the other side of the opening in the same way, and begin the fantasy stitch on the A)B)C) 1st row and D)E) 3rd row.
Front
Cast on A) 112, B) 120, C) 128, D) 140, E) 156 stitches using size 3.5 Knitting Needles and knit in 1x1 ribbing for 6 cm (16 rows).
Continue to knit with size 5 Knitting Needles in a pattern stitch, and increase 1 stitch on the first row. You now have: A) 113, B) 121, C) 129, D) 141, E) 157 stitches.
When the piece measures 28 cm (64 stitches) from the start of the ribbing, bind off on both sides for the armholes:
A) 1 x 8 stitches, then every 2 rows: 4 x 2 stitches.
B) 1 x 8 stitches, then every 2 rows: 5 x 2 stitches.
C) 1 x 8 stitches, then every 2 rows: 1 x 4 stitches and 5 x 2 stitches.
D) 1 x 8 stitches, then every 2 rows: 2 x 4 stitches and 5 x 2 stitches.
E) 1 x 10 stitches, then every 2 rows: 3 x 4 stitches and 5 x 2 stitches.
There are A) 81, B) 85, C) 85, D) 89, and E) 93 stitches remaining.
At a height of A) 37 cm (86 stitches), B) 38 cm (88 stitches), C) 39 cm (90 stitches), D) 40 cm (92 stitches), E) 41 cm (94 stitches) after the neckline ribbing, bind off the center A) B) C) 19, D) E) 23 stitches, bind off each section separately, and on the neck side, bind off 6 x 2 stitches and 2 x 1 stitch every 2 rows.
At a height of A) 46 cm (106 stitches), B) 47 cm (108 stitches), C) 48 cm (110 stitches), D) 49 cm (112 stitches), E) 50 cm (114 stitches) after the ribbing. There are A) 17, B) 19, C) 19, D) 19, E) 21 stitches remaining before binding off for the shoulder.
Finish the other side of the neck in the same way.
Finishing:
Sew the shoulder and side seams.
Please note: the side seams on the back panel have been moved slightly
Crochet 1 round of single crochet around the neck and armholes. Make a button loop with the hook at the top of the back opening and work it toward the button opposite it.
What color would you make this top in?
