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City Top — PDF Knitting Pattern #127
4.8 · 1,150+ reviews on EtsyA short-sleeved top with a small turtle neck, knitted entirely in garter stitch with gentle waist shaping — here in linen. Knitted on 5 mm needles in Scandi Cotton. Six sizes fitting bust 88–128 cm. Instant PDF download.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Sizes
- S–XXXL, 6 sizes
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About this pattern
Garter stitch all the way through is what makes this one so restful to knit — no pattern to keep track of, no right side to remember. The shape comes from decreasing four stitches evenly across a row on the way down to the waist and increasing them back on the way up, so the top follows the body without any darts or side shaping to sew. In linen the garter ridges catch the light and the top reads as almost woven rather than knitted.
Good to know
- Construction – front, back and short sleeves are knitted flat in garter stitch and sewn together, with the turtle neck picked up and worked last.
- You will also need – 5 mm needles. The pattern is written for Scandi Cotton (100 g): 3–6 balls depending on size. Using another yarn? Any 8 ply cotton that knits to 20 sts × 28 rows over 10 cm in garter stitch.
- In the download – a 6-page PDF with the full pattern and tension tips. English only.
Happy Knitting!
Anette
Sizes, measurements & yarn
| Size | Finished bust | Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| S | 88 cm | 3 balls |
| M | 96 cm | 4 balls |
| L | 104 cm | 4 balls |
| XL | 112 cm | 5 balls |
| XXL | 120 cm | 5 balls |
| XXXL | 128 cm | 6 balls |
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© Anette Eriksson. This pattern is for your own use and may not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed in any form. You are welcome to sell finished items you have made, as long as you credit Anette Eriksson as the designer. For other commercial use, please get in touch at anette@anetteeriksson.com
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Designed by Anette Eriksson
I believe making something with your hands changes the way you feel. In a world that constantly asks us to go faster, slow craft gives us permission to pause, create and enjoy the process. Through timeless Scandinavian design, beautiful fibres and thoughtful patterns, I hope to help others discover the calm and joy that making can bring.
Happy Knitting! / Anette