Ribbed Summer Top Tutorial | How to Knit a Top Step-by-Step
Detailed masterclass on knitting a ribbed summer top with a half-Rib pattern. This is a step-by-step guide for beginners to create a basic summer top.
In the video, I explain important points to consider while knitting the top, including calculations for a specific size.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The total number of stitches should be a multiple of 4.
• The number of stitches between markers, when dividing for armholes, should be odd.
❌ VIDEO NOTE:
My half-Rib knitting gauge: 30 stitches x 46 rows (10x10 cm).
The width of the top may not be perfectly accurate, because it stretches significantly. When laid flat, the top width can vary from 40 cm to 55 cm, so it’s better to aim for an average width of 47–48 cm.
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⏱ Video Sections (You can adjust playback speed or jump to sections):
01:00 How can you knit such a top? (Theory)
04:44 “Technical chart” + calculations for a specific top
06:35 Start of knitting the top
10:11 Stitch distribution
12:32 Start of armhole shaping
16:47 Start of neckline shaping
23:48 Sewing the straps
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Materials I used:
• Yarn: TYNN LINE by Sandnes Garn (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen; 220 m / 50 g)
• Color: 5930
• Needles: 3 mm
• Yarn used: 165 g (less than 3.5 skeins)
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Personal info (for reference):
• My size: XS-S
• Height: 160 cm
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Happy knitting your summer tops! 🧶✨