8 Summer Sleeveless Tank Knitting Patterns

Are you always knitting for others?

Maybe it’s time to knit something for yourself. Sleeveless tanks and tops are a great entry to sweater knitting because there are no sleeves to sew.

These project are suitable to knit and wear now. As the weather turns colder, you can layer them under a cardigan or jacket OR wear them over a long sleeved tee.

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Split Back Tank Free Knitting Pattern

#1. Split Back Tank Free Knitting Pattern

Knit yourself a beautiful drapey tank! This swingy A-Line top is perfect for warm spring and summer days on its own - or wear with jeans & a jacket for cooler days.

Uses fingering weight yarn

Designed by Allison Griffith

Country Garden Top Free Knitting Pattern

#2. Country Garden Top Free Knitting Pattern

This top is worked from the bottom up to the underarm and then worked flat, front and back. Shoulders and back come together in a 3 needle bind off at the upper back.

Uses worsted weight yarn

Designed by Amanda Hester Smith

Crashing Waves Women’s Tunic with Lace Free Knitting Pattern

#3. Crashing Waves Tunic Free Knitting Pattern

Just right for multi-seasonal wear, this tank may be worn alone or layered. It’s knitted in-the-round from the top-down and features capped raglan sleeves. Lace detail accents a deep v-front as well as the sleeves. Eyelet columns create side interest. Women’s sizes Small to XXXL.

Uses DK weight yarn

Created by DROPS design

Riviette Tank Free Knitting Pattern

#4. Riviette Tee Knitting Pattern

With flowing cables, a touch of lace, and twisted stitches, the Riviette tank is a joy to knit and to wear. The front and back are symmetrical, so it’s easy to throw this top on and go. The centered cable panel is separated at the neck and creates a lovely neck edging. Wear it as a stand-alone piece during warm-weather months or as a layering piece when there is a chill in the air.

This top is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Stitches are picked up along to armholes to create a tidy edging. Women’s sizes Small-5X

Uses fingering weight yarn

Designed by Rachel Brockman

Easy Garter Stitch Tank Free Knitting Pattern

#5. Easy Garter Stitch Tank Free Knitting Pattern

This Garter Stitch Tank Knitting Pattern is a easy basic to get you through the spring season. The shape is relaxed and it’s the perfect easy piece to throw on with jeans.

Best of all? This tank is unbelievably easy to knit! It’s knit in Garter Stitch and there’s very little shaping (only the neck hole).

Uses bulky weight yarn

Designed by Gina Michele

Quadro Sfumato Tee Free Knitting Pattern using any weight yarn!

#6. Quadro Sfumato Tee Free Knitting Pattern

No gauge needed and uses any weight yarn!
A squared piece done by squared. You can choose 
“Summer Top” or “Squared Tee”! Enjoy! 

Uses any weight yarn

Designed by Barbara Santarelli

Summer Light Tank Free Knitting Pattern

#7. Summer Light Tank Free Knitting Pattern

Light and airy knitting is best for summer! You’ll love creating this seamless scoop-neck top. It’s knitted in-the-round from the top down and features a lace pattern in the yoke.

A-line shaping makes it figure flattering for most body types.

Uses fingering weight yarn

Designed by Sumi Okada

Summer Waves Sleeveless Tank Free Knitting Pattern

#8. Gentle Waves Sleeveless Top Free Knitting Pattern

Knit a feminine top with pretty lace pattern and A-shape, knitted top down. Size: S - XXXL 

Uses DK weight yarn

Created by DROPS design