Mini-Swing is a child-sized sleeveless top with an I-cord gathered neckline featuring a back keyhole opening and side vents at the hip. Worked from the top down, the front and back are each begun with a provisional cast on and knit-in hem, worked side-to-side to the underarm with increases along each edge, then joined and worked in-the-round through the waist shaping. The body is then divided for working side-to-side for the hip vents. An integral seed stitch border minimizes finishing work. The final detail is a knitted I-cord tie that is threaded through the neckline hem.

Note: The pattern is written for the solid color top, however, the simple stockinette design allows for the easy incorporation of colorwork. The pattern notes do include brief how-to instructions for creating a striped version similar to the pink and orange sample shown in the project photos.

For the adult sized pattern, see Swing