Sailor Swift Top (ENG)
The Sailor Swift Top is a simple tank top with a slight racerback shape that gives it a contemporary look and a slight cool-girl vibe. The classic striped pattern together with the delicate i-cord edges around the neckline and armholes makes this a true wardrobe favorite that you’re going to want to wear (and knit) again and again.
The top is worked top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can adjust the length to suit your body. First the back is worked back and forth, then stitches are picked up for both fronts and then all stitches are joined in the round to work the body. Lastly stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes for an i-cord bind off edge.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 69.5 (76.5, 83.5, 90.5) (101, 108, 119) (132, 141) cm
/ 27.25 (30, 32.75, 35.5) (39.75, 42.5, 46.25) (52, 55.5) “.
Length from underarm to hem: 31.5 cm / 12.5” all sizes.
The Sailor Swift Top is designed to have about 10 cm / 4” negative ease. The knitted fabric will stretch out when worn so choose a size that is approx. 10 cm/ 4” smaller than your bust for a good fit.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.
Gauge:
23 sts x 35 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in St st on 3 mm (US2.5) needles, after blocking.
Needles:
2.5 mm (US1.5): circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for armhole and neckline i-cord, and for hem rib.
3 mm (US2.5): circular needle 60-80-100 cm / 24-32-40” .
Sample knitted with yarns:
MC (off white in sample)
130 (140, 150, 160) (170, 180, 190) (200, 210, 220) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton - 180 m/ 197 yds per 50 g) in color Natur 1012.
CC (black in sample)
20 (25, 30, 35) (40, 45, 50) (55, 60, 65) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit 100% cotton - 180 m/ 197 yds per 50 g) in color Black 1099.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Yarn suggestions:
You can choose a fingering, sport or light DK weight yarn for the Sailor Swift Top.
➔ A thicker yarn, such as sport or light DK weight, will make the fabric denser, giving the finished garment more structure.
➔ A fingering weight yarn will produce a looser and more drapey fabric, giving the top a softer, more flowy feel.
Below are some suggestions:
Drops Safran (100% cotton - 160m /175 yds per 50g)
Hjertegarn Cotton nr. 8 (100% cotton - 165m / 180 yds per 50 g)
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 110 m/ 120 yds per 50 g)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 220 m/ 240 yds per 50 g)
Knitting For Olive Pure Silk (100% silk - 250 m / 273 yds per 50 g)
Watch the step-by-step Sailor Swift Top knitting tutorial 👆
