This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby summer top is made in the round, top-down and when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends.

We start with a knit 1 purl 1 rib neck band and then do some simple short rows to lower the front of the neck band. The yoke and body rounds always alternate the two colours – either colours that look good together or any colour plus white or cream – so this pattern is good for using up leftovers. The short sleeves and hem also include knit 1 purl 1 rib, and except for ribbing every 6th round, the rest is all just stocking stitch.

Depending on your yarn choices this summer top is perfect for a little boy or girl.

The pictured top was made with Heirloom Cotton DK/8ply cotton in the colour Spring Green and Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton DK/8ply in the colour Marigold.

Skill Level Easy… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)

Measurements
Chest approximately 51 (54.5, 56.5, 60, 63.5) cm – 20 (21½, 22¼, 23¾, 25) inches, including approximately 11 (13, 13, 13.5, 14.5) cm – 4½ (5, 5, 5¼, 5¾) inches of positive ease
Length - centre back neck edge to hem: approx. 26 (28, 30, 33, 35) cm – 10¼ (11, 11¾, 13, 13¾) inches
Short sleeves: approximately 2 (2, 2, 2.3, 2.3) cm – ¾ (¾, ¾, ⅞, ⅞) inches from underarm

Materials needed
C1: 113 (123, 136, 154, 173) metres – 124 (135, 149, 168, 189) yards of 8ply/DK yarn
C2: 74 (86, 93, 107, 125) metres – 81 (94, 102, 117, 137) yards of 8ply/DK yarn
3.5mm / US 4 circular needles suitable for magic loop for working the neckband and the short sleeves in the round
4 mm / US 6 circular needles suitable for working the yoke and the body in the round
4 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches in stocking stitch = 10 cm / 4 inches