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Sailor Swift Top

Designed by Veronika Lindberg, the Sailor Swift Top is a timeless striped tank that combines clean Scandinavian styling with practical everyday wear. Featuring a flattering racerback-inspired silhouette, seamless top-down construction, and elegant i-cord edging, this lightweight knitting project is perfect for warm weather.

Whether you choose classic navy stripes, monochrome shades, or bright summer colors, this versatile top easily becomes a wardrobe staple.

Pattern Information

Designer: Veronika Lindberg

Craft: Knitting

Category: Sleeveless Top

Published: June 2023

Available Sizes:

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

Finished Measurements

Bust Circumference

• XS: 69.5 cm (27.25″)
• S: 76.5 cm (30″)
• M: 83.5 cm (32.75″)
• L: 90.5 cm (35.5″)
• XL: 101 cm (39.75″)
• 2XL: 108 cm (42.5″)
• 3XL: 119 cm (46.25″)
• 4XL: 132 cm (52″)
• 5XL: 141 cm (55.5″)

Length

Approximately 31.5 cm (12.5 inches) from underarm to hem for every size.

The pattern is designed with approximately 10 cm (4 inches) of negative ease, allowing the knitted fabric to comfortably stretch while creating a fitted silhouette.

Materials

Suggested Yarn Weight

• Fingering Weight

The designer also notes that sport-weight or light DK yarns can be substituted depending on the desired fabric.

Sample Yarn

Main Color

Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit

Contrast Color

Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit

Approximate Yardage

271–560 meters (296–612 yards)

depending on the selected size.

Recommended Yarn Alternatives

Several yarns work beautifully for this project, including:

• Drops Safran
• Hjertegarn Cotton No. 8
• Sandnes Garn Line
• Sandnes Garn Tynn Line
• Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

Using fingering-weight yarn creates a softer, more fluid fabric, while sport or light DK yarn produces a more structured garment.

Needles & Notions

Needles

• US 1½ (2.5 mm) circular needles
• US 2½ (3.0 mm) circular needles

Additional Supplies

• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn

Gauge

23 stitches × 35 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches)

Measured in Stockinette Stitch after blocking.

Construction

The Sailor Swift Top is worked seamlessly from the top down.

Construction begins by knitting the back panel flat. Stitches are then picked up for each front section before joining everything in the round to complete the body. Once the main body reaches the desired length, stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes to finish the garment with neat i-cord edging.

Because of the top-down construction, knitters can easily customize the body length to suit their own style.

Design Features

• Seamless top-down construction
• Modern racerback-inspired shape
• Classic striped styling
• Elegant i-cord neckline and armholes
• Adjustable body length
• Lightweight summer garment
• Beginner-friendly garment construction
• Video tutorial available from the designer

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

The Sailor Swift Top proves that simple knitting can still look sophisticated. The elegant stripes, clean finishing details, and flattering fit make it suitable for casual outfits, beach vacations, or layering beneath lightweight jackets and cardigans.

Its customizable length and straightforward construction also make it an enjoyable project for knitters looking to create a garment they’ll wear again and again.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Although the techniques are straightforward, knitters should be comfortable picking up stitches, working in the round, and creating neat i-cord finishes.

Pattern Availability

The Sailor Swift Top knitting pattern is available as a paid digital download from the designer.

For the latest pricing, pattern updates, video tutorial, and download options, please visit the official Ravelry pattern page.

Ravelry Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sailor-swift-top