12 Summer Tops I Would Love to Knit This Summer! Tanks, Tees, and a Cardigan

[@gerdamaritz3731]

I Love the versatility of the Tolsta tee

[@Theresapeters-f7e]

Love the retro button tee. Lots of great ideas to consider. I have made the Thea tee, twice, because it fits well and very versatile. Thank you for the video

[@nas5947]

The clover tee solo look so great... may be I would go for it, unless the crescendo summer top??? so many choices! 😘 Thank you once again

[@SoulfulSpinning]

You really picked out some lovely, wearable pieces. The one your wearing, the Anker a summer a shirt is the one I’d like to knit first. Take care Lisa

[@jenniferdeutsch-filippi]

Thank you Amber, it is a really nice surprise after this video about summer knits, which kind of videos that I love !! I would knit the Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs 🥰

[@cindik7268]

Thank you, Amber, for putting so much work into this! Such great information. I would like to try the Suri Shirt. I think it is something I would wear a lot. I would make it in either an apricot or light blue color of yarn. You did a great job selecting the patterns. Have a great weekend.❤

[@beverlythompson3246]

Another great compilation! I am currently knitting the Be Still Tee using Drops Belle. Like you, I prefer lace that doesn’t extend too far done. I really like the Clover tee that you showed…..I could see myself knitting that😊. Hope all is well with you Amber and that you’re getting lots of time in the garden!

[@tamibrown1871]

Hi Amber! Thanks so much for your hard work in putting this video together. I actually have knitted two of your suggestions last year! I knit the Thea and the Crescendo and love them both! If I were the lucky winner, I would choose the Clover Tee Solo. Keep up your lovely videos!!!

[@thegratefulfarm]

Thanks for another great video, Amber! I always love your videos. Two summer tops that I have in my queue are Reposado by Thea Coleman and Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter. I am pouring through all of the comments to see what everyone else has their eye on as well. So many great patterns!

[@sharonmorris924]

I would knit the Suri top but love the cardigan too ❤

[@deekay1641]

Hi Amber, I am happy to see you looking so well. The good weather is lifting your spirits for sure. Thank you for another inspirational and informative episode. You chose so many great patterns, I love the Ankers Summer Shirt, and have for awhile, I don't know why I haven't knit it yet. The Thea Top would certainly be something I would wear a lot, also the Amees is a really cute top. I'm like you, only have 3 or 4 months to enjoy those cute tops. Maybe I could start wearing my cute summer tops under my thermal tops and sweaters to get more wear out of them😂😂😁. Caidree's patterns are always great too. Again, thank you and take care

[@heathergoldsmith]

I always check out these summer knit lists because I have a very short winter here in Australia. I'd totally go for the Crescendo or anything by the Knit Purl Girl. X

[@Lissabee82]

I actually would love to knit the Anker summer shirt that you are wearing! It’s number 2 in my queue. 😊

[@maloukrytine6240]

I loved listening you while I was knitting a little tee for my 12 years old girl (from katia...). I am also doing the tip top tank from Emily Bolduan for myself. I like the major part of the patterns you mention on this video but I my favorite is the clover tee solo. 😊

[@debbie.mckenzie]

I think the Crescendo is my fave of the ones you showed. I just finished the Proserpina and I love that one also...mainly because the holiness is all well above your bra, like you said!

[@sallyidso182]

What a great episode. I just ordered Sandness garn Line to try. If I were to knit one of these it would be AmessTee. Last summer I knit the Corran cardigan in Jody Long Coast yarn, which I can’t find again. Lovely yarn and pattern by Rebecca Clow. Fun knit and quick. Definitely my most worn summer knit. I made 3/4 sleeve wear it over dresses. We go to FL in the winter and I used this in air conditioning all the time. I need to look up all these patterns work work work! Good thing I’m retired. Thank you so much I’m grateful for your gifts of time.😊

[@dianehibbard3368]

Great collection! Would love to try the Retro Button Tee. Agree, perfect over a dress. I'd also sew the button bands tog and top with permanent buttons.

[@doritbrockmeier802]

Hi Amber, thank you for your great offer. I have used Summeryarns before and I’ve made the Thea-Top already, also the Soho Top. Sandnes Line is one of my absolute favorite yarns for summer, and the second favorite is BC Garn Bio Balance. They keep you cool, but are nice to knit and have beautiful drape. You can use two strands of Sandnes Tynn Line together to achieve the same gauge as with Line, but those garments are even more lightweight and drapey. I would love to knit the Anne Ventzel Tee next!

[@edithsomogyi]

Hi Amber, greetings from Singapore! I knit and crochet, and since I live in an Equatorial climate, all I make is summer garments. Thank you for the curated list, I love all your picks, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would be the Clover Tee Solo.

[@jenniferfryer9638]

Thank you for choosing knits you would wear. I have some of them in my favourites already and I have made the Tolsta Tee. The Crescendo summer top is the pattern I would love to make next.

[@joydaigle90]

I would love the Tolsta Tee. I am not to adventurous and like to have something super easy to just go round and round. Thank you for the list....I really enjoyed your tank top video also.

[@MarySticher]

Thanks for all your summer shirts. The one I would like to knit is the Clover Tee Solo. Such a beautiful design. All the knits are great and I would love to do them all.

[@KnittingbyChance]

Thanks for the great inspiration for some new summer knits. I have used Sandness Garn Line. I used it when I made the peacock tee two years ago. It’s one of my favorites and the yarn wears so well.

[@TejiendoPuntadas]

Hi!!! Thank you for the video! 😃 All of them are so beautiful that it is difficult to decide which one I would knit (first 😂), but I think it would be the Crescendo top ♥️

[@dsherrill2988]

Hi, the summer top I’d like to make is the Rota, the sleeveless one 😊

[@crunchycountrycatholic]

Oh Amber, this was a great little group of summer tees. I am from right around Memphis, TN and the summers are so humid because of the river. As I watched your video, I was working on the Catal top (free on ravelry). It is a lovely little tank that is not too revealing, worked from the bottom up and has a tad of lace on the hem. I am recently getting back into knitting after many years as a quilter and a few as a weaver. Knitting seems to be easier to do while my little ones are playing in the yard. I have been wanting to try the tolsta tee and already have the yarn for it, but have not purchased the pattern. The clover is absolutely darling as well.

[@peggymcfeeters7043]

I love this episode!! Thanks so much. I would knit the Magna Flora. I love flowers and lace and I liked the detail at the bottom.

[@Hevene]

I have never knitted a summer garment, the one I'm liking right now is the Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter. It can be worn as a top or a cardigan :-) Love to knit this top!

[@KnotablueKnits]

Clover Tee Solo looks awesome! I'm just finishing a test knit for a summer tee. Then I have a tank on the needles to finish. 😊

[@janegoepfert3345]

I’ve used Sandnes Garn Line for a Tolsta Tee - very easy to work with. I followed a Mel Makes Things podcast for joining a new ball of yarn when knitting with plant based fibers. I’d love to try the Suri Shirt or the Farnham Tee. Nice video 👍

[@levinekerenner2549]

Oh I really want to knit the Tolsta Tee but I also love the Clover Tee. I saw someone wearing a tee with that lace used as an all over detail which was beautiful but this one is super cute too!

[@KnitsInColor]

I have had my eye on the Tolsta Tee. It seems very versatile, and if I’m knitting a summer top, it needs to be in fingering weight, so that’s a great option.

[@nancys5996]

I love the Clover Tee Solo! I so appreciate these bundles you put together for us because I know it must take a lot of time. Plus, it’s so generous of you to offer to gift someone a free pattern. I am currently knitting my first Ranunculous and I am knitting it with modifications so hopefully it will fit like yours. I am knitting it with Berroco Fiora , which is 40% cotton, 30% viscose and 15% alpaca. It creates a very drape fabric and I think it will be nice for spring, fall and early summer. I want to try DROPS Belle that you like so much. Many blessings to you and your family!

[@annahutchens5446]

Really enjoy your “specialty” podcasts. My favorite pattern was the Siri Shirt…🙂🧶

[@marielbroadwater4949]

Thanks for doing all the footwork for the summer tees Amber! My choice would be the Clover Tee Solo. It’s a classic style that would work for many summers to come.

[@knitbythelake]

What a great collection of patterns! I would knit the Skagen Tee. I think it would be super versatile, and may be the thing that gets me past my resistance to button bands 😂

[@reneewild494]

Thank you Amber for this video. There are a few of the patterns you highlighted that I’d like to knit. The Tolsta Tee is my pick if I am selected for your pattern giveaway. I too am interested in trying Sandnes Garn Line yarn. I haven’t used Drops Belle either, I have some in my cart with Wool Warehouse, just have to purchase it. I really enjoy the content you put out in your podcasts.

[@ElizabethMorgan-gh3kn]

I love knitting summer jumpers. It's my biggest bundle on Ravelry by far. Just came across the Kylie Pullover by Irene Lin again in Sandnes Garn Line. Yep like you, think I must try this yarn.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Great finds, Amber. All super cute! I would love to try the Thea Top. I have never knit a garment before and this looks like a possibility for my first. Thank you. 🪻🌷🌸🌼🌻🌹

[@kimsechrest2202]

Thanks for putting this podcast together. I am knitting two summer tees right now. The Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins and the Summer Trellis by Jill Zielinski aka Knitterella. Next one I'm planning on knitting (haven't bought it yet) is the Lanikai Summer Tee by Sallyknit. It has both circular yoke increases, then changes to raglan-which I like I live in hot Northern California so I can wear my summer tees/tops for half the year. Happy Knitting.

[@rickiobrien4223]

What a lovely and informative podcast❤️really enjoy see these wonder summer wear tops. My pic would be the Thia top by Susann Miller. Just lovely. Thank you for opportunity. Have a great Memorial day weekend. Be safe out there.

[@1980monimaus]

A very nice selektion of summer knits❤ thank you 😊 I would like to knit the shore tee. My next knit will be the Anker tee you wear in drops belle in pink and one in blue.

[@MrsDebbieLW]

All of the sweaters you showed us are so pretty, but my favorite is the Crescendo Summer Top by Knit Purl Girl. I would love to win this pattern.

[@Ostergaardarna]

Thank you for a great episode! I would love to knit the shore tee. It looks amazing! I've knit with Sandnes Line and Drops Belle. My opinion is that there is definitley a difference in texture. I feel like Line is a much more smooth yarn, wondedrful to knit in. Belle is a bit more rougher yarn but gives a bit more texture to the garment aswell. Both great yarns!

[@evelynmcninch7908]

I made a summer top with Line and it feels amazing. However, it grows as you wear it so consider sizing carefully. I've been in love with SABAI top by Susanne Muller. I have more Line for a tank this summer! 😉

[@annestartin6360]

I like them all, but I think the magna floral or crescendo would be on my shirt list

[@MakInkStudio]

Amber, thank you for sharing! Your selections are fantastic and inspiring. I’d like to knit Tolsta tee and Shore tee for sure 👍🏼

[@elift1411]

I would actually suggest and want to knit "knot front crop" by Kerriknits. I think it will also look good over dresses 😊

[@suen6410]

These were all so cute, I am using Line on my first sweater for myself, I’m making the Anker summer tee. Struggling with picking up stitches under the area with holes🙁🙁. A basic tee is all I would like to get started. Thank you for all of your efforts. I so appreciate and enjoy your suggestion podcasts .

[@nannevels7534]

Thank you so much for all your research!!! I loved so many of the great options. I think my favorite as The Surry Tee.... It is a classic and the most modest for me ( I am of vintage age). :)

[@elenabeyers2088]

I liked the Magna Flora and the Skagen tee. I also have some halter dresses that need the straps covered up.

[@katiebonnell3756]

Thanks for another wonderful video full of knitting inspiration! I just finished my Anker’s tee knit in Brooklyn tweed dapple. I’m so excited to start wearing it. I loved everything you shared, some of my faves are the clover tee, soho top and suri shirt. Happy summer knitting!

[@laura.creative.journey4399]

I would love to knit the Anker’s Summer shirt, or the Tolsta tee 😊 Thank you so much for this list! I’m always looking for summer knit inspo!! Currently knitting another Ranunculus 😅

[@jennessweldon9840]

Love your podcast, you have inspired me to take up sock knitting again. I made the Magna Flora top in Classic Elite Premiere and I love it. I live in the desert southwest and it is the perfect tee for our HOT HOT summers. I find wearing it with a neutral bra is just fine. I would love to get the Roving Summer top by Irene Linn. Looks really fun to knit.

[@uclaura]

I love the Suri shirt….I’ve never made a summer shirt but really need to….thanks for sharing this list!

[@pamelajones9012]

I love the clover tea. I’m using the Sandnes Garn tynn line for the ankers tee and love it for a summer knit

[@thefrugalknitter8786]

Really enjoyed this podcast. Just what I needed to help me choose, my next project. I would choose to knit the Theo Top. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next podcast ❤

[@SolangeWiedemann]

Thank you for such a nice variety of summer tops. I’d pick the Crescendo Summer top! I put it on my to do list 😊

[@nathaliebourre3578]

I have really enjoyed your series on patterns and in this one, I would go for the retro button top, like you to wear with dresses, lots of charm and versatile too! I bought the Telstar tee pattern last month, an incredible value for money pattern but I am yet to commit my needles to one of the versions I would like to wear… there will probably be more than one anyway! At the moment, because it’s quite chilly and rainy most days, I am knitting lots of accessories, from cowls to headbands via socks and mittens! Always great to have a head start!

[@hondagirl126]

Wow, what a nice selection of summer tops! Its hard to choose just one, but I think my favorite is the clover tee. I think the lace detail is really sweet. Thank you for the video and the chance to win a pattern. Terry in WI.

[@bethlove6339]

I would knit the Crescendo Summer Top first, I would like to knit a few others also!

[@luciaevangelho4593]

Great variety of choices. I like to Tolsta Tee is one i would love to knit for the summer; it's on my bucket list

[@wendiesharp8768]

Would love the Tolsta! So many options. Thank you for all your research and time❤

[@JennyPersunger]

Peacock tee Solo is my summer knit By Lene Holme Samsøe. Sandnes Garn Line is the yarn Not my favourite yarn, but with pointy needles makes it easier. (Wool is my comfort zone) //Percy in northern Sweden

[@kathyadkins3508]

I really enjoyed seeing so many designs that were unfamiliar to me. I want to knit the Amess --whoosh-- right into queue! I wear short sleeved wool or wool-blend nearly year round. I've knitted Anker's Summer shirt and live in it. Right now I'm working on a Gum Nut Tee by Jane Balle. I would also suggest the Lover's Knot by Twin Stitches, the Hikari by yamagara, and Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak.

[@theoldfashionedhomemaker6236]

Love the summer tops you picked out. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on each one. That magna flora top is absolutely gorgeous❤ that is definitely getting added to my tbk list.

[@sarahneugebauer318]

Amber, thanks for putting this list together. I have a cotton/wool blend yarn in 3 colors that I want to use to make a striped summer tee, but I’ve been struggling over which pattern. I was not aware of the Farnham Tee before now, but I think that’s the one I’ll be knitting.

[@patzzzzpat]

Thanks very much Amber for taking the time and trouble to research and make this round-up of summer tees. I love all of them and would like to make them some day. My most favorite is the Tolsta Tee. That one would be my first choice. I’ve never tried the Sandnes Garn Line but I would like to try it.

[@amyschulze3685]

I’d like to knit the Soho Top. I have knit plenty of summer tees, but never a tank! My next summer top will be using Line, also new to me. Great list of options for summer knits!

[@ptoste1]

Nice choices. ❤❤❤❤❤I love crescendo summer top. But I’ve never knitted a written pattern, I find it difficult. And I’m not familiar with some techniques but I’m learning. I would like to see more knit along tutorials. Thanks for sharing

[@ruthgreen9244]

I love all your recommendations for summer tops. I've just finished a DK Tolsta tee and have now started the 4ply version. It really is a great pattern and I'm very pleased with the one I've just finished. All the patterns were beautiful and I favourited many of them. I do think that maybe the Skagen tee was one which would be at the top of my list. Thank you 😊

[@Katherine.Krafts]

Ooooh, I love the look of all of these tops, but the one made my jaw drop was the Retro Button Down. It's looks so versatile and fun!!

[@annakp9739]

Hi! Such a lovely video ❤️ I am so happy that I found your channel through it. As for the retro button top from Witre Design, I’ve knit two already and they are my favourite summer tops! I chose the size with little positive ease as recommended, but found it was enough to make the top fitted at the bust and flowy in the stomach area. I can report that the buttons are not gaping, and I even used smaller buttons than the designer did. I hope it helps! 😊 A side note: I knit a ton from Norwegian patterns and I find that the majority of them are actually knit bottom-up, even raglan pullovers. Most, if not all, tops from Witre are also knit this way. I think it has to do with the ease of knitting, especially for garments like tops. I find it extremely tedious to knit tops from the top down and find this way much better. But that’s just me, maybe I’m used to the Scandi way of knitting and don’t mind it 😊

[@taraoutlaw5088]

Hi Amber! Thank you for sharing and I would really love the Thea top. It would make a lovely addition to my summer wardrobe 😊

[@lizalbolino4000]

I live and breathe summer projects as a knitter living in South Florida!! The one I’m dying to cast on is Moonstone by Mollie Conrad ❤❤❤❤

[@lyndsayjohnson1716]

Love this video! I’d choose the Skagen Tee by Witre Design. This one is my favourite. ❤

[@bethbamszoo]

I am currently making a mini mock neck tank but one with a longer length and a bit more ease than the pattern. I would love to knit the Tulip Sweater tee- I bet you would like that one too!

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Thank you for presenting all these knit tops & tees. My favourite was the Soho by Caidree. I have not used Sadnes Garn Line (lean-uh). But I have some for a tee I will make soon called the Salty Air tee by Samantha Guerin.

[@bethsaylor5325]

Thanks for this video. I have used Sandnes Garn Line on several tops and love the finished project, so I say go for it. If I am chosen, I would pick the Suri Shirt by Caidree. I fell in love when it first came out but balked at the cost of the recommended yarn (Tussah Tweed). I never thought to substitute Linen Quill (which I have in my stash). Win-win!

[@bjrudin]

Would love the Magna Flora!! Great list!!

[@rewritingastory]

Thanks for such thorough reviews. The Farnham Shirt is a standout for me. I'm really into stripes right now. 😀

[@joisekolesnik4023]

Wonderful choices thinking the Tolsta would be my choice

[@deborahplank1120]

What a great selection of shirts! I think I would like to try the Suri Shirt by Caidree. It looks like a top I would get a lot of use from. Caidree is also a new designer to me.

[@Carols_BooksandFibers]

I enjoyed seeing the summer knit options. Thank you. I also am the last to make a popular pattern. Just got the Tolsta Tee pattern myself because are so many options with it. Rebecca is currently working on a Tolsta tank. I believe its in testing soon to be released. Living in Rhode Island and like you, our summers usually take a while to get up and running and then before you know it its over. I agree, the CloverTee is nice with the eyelets. But I would like the the Suri shirt if chosen. Caidree is a new designer to me. I like the over sized look. In our summer humidity the loser the better.

[@birgittavikstrom]

Sandnes Line and Drops Belle are similar but I find my Magnolia light by Camilla Vad knitted in Drops Belle slightly heavier than my Peacock tee by Leknit in Line. Line feels lighter when it’s knit. Line also comes in many lovely colours.

[@carolinelaplante5857]

Thanks for that great video Amber. I love the Suri Shirt pattern. This is the first time I’ve seen it. I used Sandnes Garn Line for a Ranunculus and it was great to work with. Perfect for Summer. I live in Florida and love cotton/linen yarns.

[@i_just_think_its_knit]

I really like the Skagen Tee so simple and nice 😊

[@cherylkieswetter9824]

I would like to make the Tolsta tee or the Magna Flora - beautiful summer tops - thank you Amber!

[@hannahwester1504]

I'm looking forward to casting on the Sanne cardigan. I love sandness Line. it's very nice yarn

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

I would love to knit the Tolsta Tee. Great podcast. ❤

[@sandracroley9784]

Such a good list! I would choose the Magna Flora. I've knit the Suri Shirt and love it. I did use the recommended yarn...which I would recommend. I'd love to knit with the Tussah Tweed again

[@zzaradina]

I would definitely make the Tolsta tee! I looove the eyelet version of it!

[@kathyirwin8716]

I would love to be considered for the Suri Shirt. Thanks for a great pattern rundown and your generosity 😊

[@robyngavin6287]

I would knit the suri shirt. Love this pattern.

[@Creative_Yarnoholic]

Loving all these summer tees. It would be hard to choose just one, but I think I’d have to go with the Tolsta Tee since I was a test knitter for the Amess Tee. Thank you for taking the time to make these selections!

[@kathleenkjerulff1043]

Lovely tops all. Would love to knit the Clover Tee Solo - classic, simple style.

[@Babsknits]

You've shared some great choices for summer tees. I love the Clover Tee Solo and the Tolsta Tee, in that order. the Crescendo Tee is also lovely. And a special thanks for introducing me to the Skagen Tee. Never thought of making a cropped summer cardi, but I love the idea. I've added it to my Ravelry queue.

[@suemurray4910]

Thank you for this episode. I would choose the clover tee x

[@robinlogan2025]

Thank you for all the suggestions! I really like the Suri shirt. I would definitely make and wear it!

[@helenlayley]

What a lovely selection of patterns! A lot of variety of styles and construction techniques. The Tolsted Tee for me, please! Like you, l haven't got to that yet. I am on a run of sleeveless tops loosely based on two by Jessie Maed designs but adjusted for greater coverage and length.