Must-Knit Summer Tops for 2024

Check out some summer knitting inspiration from 2023 : • 5+ Summer tops to knit...
Links to the patterns:
I'm wearing the Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Camisole no9 by My Favorite Things Knitwear: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Nice by Anne Ventzel: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Darjeeling Top by Trust the mojo: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Soho Top by Caidree: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Adriata by Joji Locatelli: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Embassy Row Vest and Tank by Stephanie Earp: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Grassroots by Sasha Hyre: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
0:00 Intro
1:18 Camisole no 9
3:05 Nice
5:09 Darjeeling Top
7:29 Soho Top
9:54 Adriata
11:56 Embassy Row Tank
13:28 Grassroots
14:45 Outro
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[@cloknits]

Which summer project caught your attention this year?

[@queenofcalalamity9382]

Darjeeling is one I'm gonna have to make !

[@mgovig]

Currently knitting the Mey Camisole by Nabita Jouret!

[@kristinm3729]

I do love summer knit videos! Just FYI - I knit Camisole no 9 last summer, in black yarn (I wrote a small novella about it on my Rav page) and, while the design is classic perfection, the pattern was mediocre IMO. Not only that but I can categorically say, it is NOT drafted for a curvy shape at all. Effectively, the armholes are drafted at full bust depth, which is fine if you have no boobs but, with breasts of moderate to larger size it will not fit at all. Also, doesn't come with a schematic, something I prioritize for a paid for pattern, esp one with very minimal instruction. It bothers me no end when I need to spend 3 hours completely decoding a pattern so that I can then start to remath the entire thing. I mean, I've even got my self-redrafted pattern easily at hand to make more of these, as it is very wearable (once sized correctly). But I was so put off by the pattern and process that I don't think I'll make it again. At least not till I forget the experience 🙂

[@cloknits]

Thank you so much for your input. That's the kind of information that's super important to know. Even though I have a small chest and i could probably knit it as is, I don't know that I want to spend my money for a pattern that's not well made for many sizes. I'll try to find an alternative, I'm sure there are some.

[@raniah.2789]

came here to say the same thing! i’m in the middle of knitting camisole no. 9 and while the details are gorgeous, it is a very simplistic pattern with no bust shaping/etc. it will fit fine if you buy generally buy camisoles that fit straight and have no issue with them, but it is a mediocre pattern. i don’t know if this is what you’re looking for, but i’m really looking forward to oopnloops’ 6in1 top that is releasing this weekend! it’s not as polished as camisole no 9, but seems to be written with all bodies in mind. also, jessie maed designs come to mind when i think of summer tops, though i haven’t tried her patterns myself.

[@cloknits]

@@raniah.2789 I love all of my Jessie Maed tops. I have made quite a few!!! I will take a look at the other pattern you suggested, thanks!

[@Knit_me_a_story]

I love summer knits! Using some different wool bland is fun and the pattern are usually so much faster to do and take less yarn. Love it!

[@cloknits]

Exactly!

[@angelapa9513]

Thank you Claudia . I trust your choices.

[@denisemarcos3117]

Love your summer pattern picks!

[@nobleelf]

Bless you for including links!!!

[@heltych]

i think darjeeling is just simple and boxy enough to balance out the frill! go for it

[@cloknits]

You're right, the shape is so fun.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good afternoon and blessings 💞, thank you 👍🏾 wanting to knit 🧶 crochet summer lace 🤗 tops this summer 🏝️🌞

[@elisecrogard]

A tips is to knit it with another colour and then dye it black when it's done☺️🖤

[@cloknits]

!!!! That's what i'm talking about when it come to working smarter. Love it.

[@carmenweiss6505]

This was so great and I’m totally inspired!!! Thank you!!

[@cloknits]

Yay! I love seeing what others are inspired by too.

[@DianeML419]

Thank you for the introductions to some beautiful patterns. I think I will add the Nice knit to my summer knitting. 😊

[@cloknits]

I'm sure it's going to be a very timeless classic.

[@barbaragelpi6839]

Thanks for your recommendations!! I'm already in the middle of summer knits. I have a tank and a short sleeve tee done thus far, and have started one more!! I loved the Adrianata, especially!!

[@cloknits]

I'm so excited to make more and more summer knits this year!

[@ainarirun]

I love all the patterns you propose, last week I go the Adriata of Joji, so this is the one I will start with😊

[@cloknits]

It so pretty! And Joji always has great explanations.

[@lsdev4229]

Thanks Clo, great episode, always enjoy watching these types of podcasts in case I have missed something. 😁🇨🇦🥰Sharon.

[@cloknits]

Thanks for leaving a comment, it's appreciated!

[@PricklyPear-ln3jb]

Great recommendations!

[@cloknits]

Thank you!

[@laurabaker8832]

I love that little crop top with the buttons and lace detail. It could be worked up in a weekend. A little too young for my body type but I have some nieces who would totally rock this.

[@cloknits]

Great idea!!

[@tinnehjrup1897]

nice to see your video. I knit Julienne tee from Leknit.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I loved your recommandations ! Thanks. Not sure what I will be knitting for this summer, but I would love to finish my Vanilla Affogato, in a 50-50 cotton and wool, I put aside last fall, it should be nice to wear before the weather gets too warm..

[@cloknits]

The one i'm wearing also got put away in the fall and i'm really glad i picked it back up before the warm weather.

[@deborahhasty8515]

I'm working on a Sand & Sky Tank by Rachel Brockman, a simple stripey top in Bamboo Pop sock yarn. Loving it. Thanks for sharing your inspirations!

[@cloknits]

I've never seen that yarn used for a top. I'm curious how it will feel. Feel free to come give me an update when you're done.

[@debraneal4307]

HI! Just found your channel and enjoyed it a lot! Thanks for the great ideas. I have knit 3 SoHo tops - neutral x 2 and a dark grey with a sheen for a sleek night look. Love them. The Tanis T, The Tolsta Ive also knit in multiples with and without texture added ..value for my pattern purchase lol. Kidding I love the versatility of the Tolsta. My next up another Corran Cardigan w short sleeves.. it gets a bit chilly in TO evenings even in summer. Then Andreas Tee I think is up …. But your never know…. Happy knitting.

[@cloknits]

Yes, I can knit multiple of a good summer top since they are quick knits.

[@margaretmontana122]

Thanks for some great suggestions. 😊I like the idea of taking a break from the more serious cardigans and pullovers. I e just finished a tank top in cotton/linen. I’m hoping it keeps its shape. That is the problem of non wool yarns. My next one is going to be the Slanting Slip-on by Anne Ventzel. She recommends silk yarn, but I’m planning to use Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light. It’s so soft that I don’t think it will be a problem to wear next to skin.

[@cloknits]

I have quite a few top that are wool and I wear them next to the skin all summer. I say go for it!

[@Maunzies]

I started today the sandes garn Cornelia tee in line. I have chosen the same neutral colour as the pattern pictures (and the same yarn). Normally I use bright colours but sofar I am enjoying this knit

[@cloknits]

Sometimes you need a palette cleanser

[@LottaSocks]

I’ve been “researching” cotton or linen or hemp or silk… blends, with or without wool/alpaca. Narrowed to a few brands (sandnes garn is one). “Oolong Tank” and “Weekend Top” by Aimee Sher are my current plans (wool+linen and Saona - wool+cotton). And then… patterns! Soooo many choices, styles… fun, but I need to get “something” on the needles before summer is over. Um, procrastinator De-Luxe speaking here. Can’t wait to see your choices, and I’ll re-watch last year’s vid. Thank you for more patterns to add to my Tee, Camisole, Tank lists. sigh. gotta cast on soooon!😊😊

[@cloknits]

Too many tank top for a summer that's much too short here in Montreal!

[@vale1554]

I'm currently enjoying the THEA top by Susanne Müller, really fast and nice :) and I'd love to try the Devana by Marzena but it is part of a magazine so not sure yet. Overall, love summer knits because they go so fast :D now I am curious to try the darjeeling top you mentioned! So cute :) Thanks for the recommendations!

[@cloknits]

The Thea top looks like a perfect staple!

[@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy]

You have inspired me to knit the Darjeeling top.i paused your video and bought the yarn 🤣

[@cloknits]

That's awesome!

[@OneStitchAfterAnother-kx1qy]

@@cloknits it has arrived and I cast on yesterday, even though I’m recovering from surgery 🤣

[@armellec.4101]

Hello. J'aime tes vidéos en anglais aussi, très agréables à écouter et je peux pratiquer la compréhension à l'audition. Comme dit un commentaire, vu notre âge et nos formes, c'est compliqué. J'aime bien Nice et Adriata. Il faudrait que je termine un autre top d'abord.

[@cloknits]

Merci Armelle, c'est certains que les choix de modèle vont avec le corps qu'on a aussi.

[@carolinebinette6046]

Salut Claudia, merci pour le partage ! JE tricote pour une amie le THEA top de Paula M. Simple et jolie :)

[@cloknits]

Merci pour l'inspiration!

[@kasiajul65]

❤❤❤❤

[@judygrayson7896]

Thanks for some recommendations. I was thinking why don’t we knit summer stuff in winter and winter garments in summer? We would have our garments ready by the time the weather changes. Just a thought 💭. I understand that in the winter the warmer yarn keeps our hands and laps warm to work on but for some a winter long sleeved sweater could takes months to knit. 🤷‍♀️ thanks for a great podcast. Judy

[@cloknits]

That should really be it but there's something about knitting a big cozy sweater in June that I just can't get behind! haha The good thing is, the summer tops i'll knit this summer will be there for me next summer too!

[@cristolnaidoo2191]

Love the one you wearing what pattern is that❤

[@cloknits]

Thank you, I linked it in the description. It's the Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs.

[@shannahenk1655]

Hi, I'm new to your channel. I found it when looking for a tutorial recently - alternating cabled cast on, maybe? I love your summer top choices. They are not all things I would make for myself, but they will all be gorgeous on you. My 50+ yr old, slightly overweight body doesn't live negative ease tops, and I've never cared for boat necks on me. You have inspired me to look for some other summer tops to knit though. I'm knitting the sea glass tee right now and am loving it. I wish I had gone for a loser gauge + smaller size though. It's knitting up a bit thick which I think is going to be warmer than I was hoping for.

[@cloknits]

Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes we all look for different thing when it come to shape and I do tend to go for more fitting garment for the summer. I have 2 or 3 summer tops that have positive ease that I love: the Ranunculus in a fingering weight and the Rock It Tee. I wear both regularly.

[@caro-line3811]

Allo Clo, Je travaille sur la blouse Darjeeling. Je préfère avoir des petites manches. Je suis rendue aux manches et ça se complique un peu, mais je vais y arriver. Bon tricot 😁🤗

[@cloknits]

La blouse est mignonne aussi! C'est l'fun d'avoir une version avant et sans manches.

[@MrHandoverfist]

adriata one 4 me

[@cloknits]

It's so pretty!

[@labaker2821]

Cami ask what cotton/linen or silk combo you were talking about?

[@kimbarron4239]

the silk linen is from Queen City Yarn.

[@cloknits]

I'm not sure which one you are referring to but i'm planning on knitting one top with a cotton-linen blend called Olivin from Hobbii.

[@BILDIRCIN84]

I have a question off the topic. Ich knit an oversized raglan sweater with 100% merino wool (hand dyed). Obviously my gauge swatch was not right, because i knit it so that its fits. But after soaking and drying it was waaaaaay to long (body and arms) and too much oversized. I had to unravel the whole thing. I put it in balls, to reduce the kinking and waving in the yarn. So here is the question: the unraveled yarn is streched out now, if i knit this again, do i have to knit with a smaller needle size, because it wont stretch after soaking any more?

[@cloknits]

First off, is it superwash merino or untreated? Usually when something grows so much it's superwash. Then, wool has memory so when you wash this wool again it will reblock to something you want. Generally it's best practice to put the yarn back into a hank so you can wash it and make it loose the kink, this will give you a better tension for reknitting. If you don't want to go through this step though, you can just go ahead and knit what you want. The gauge of the yarn won't be different from before necessarily but it always a good idea to swatch and wash that swatch anyway to see if you like the fabric the yarn will give you. I hope this helps!

[@BILDIRCIN84]

@@cloknits i think it was not superwash, but i dont find the Label any more. I have to check again. Then i will try to wash it again. I dont have those mashines to make unroll it and make it a roll later. I did it by hand

[@sophierodier3505]

Coucou Clo. J'ai pas tout compris. Vas tu faire un pas à pas pour faire un top d'été ? J'ai compris que tu parlais des types de fibres mais après c'est une sélection de patron ou c'est un liste de partons et tu nous demande de choisir quelle forme de top on veut pour faire le tuto ? Bise du Sud 🇨🇵

[@cloknits]

Bonjour Sophie, c'est simplement une liste de top qui m'inspire pour l'été.

[@nobleelf]

LOL on silk being 'cooling'. Silk undergarments like long sleeve shirts and long johns are sold for winter, because they keep you nice and warm in the winter. I wore a silk knit top at 4th of July celebration, outdoors, in the shade, with a breeze, and thought I would die from heatstroke. It wasn't even that hot. Am betting the designer lives somewhere a bit cooler, therefore recommending silk and/or a merino blend. I'd love to try that camisole #9 in a nice cotton...

[@cloknits]

Interesting! Maybe it depends on the type of silk, there's definitely one type that feels cool to the touch... I'll look more into this!

[@elainekidd5442]

I also have the caidree top in my queue! I also love the Darjeeling but like you…. This is not really my style… I just find it sooo pretty 😂 Love the @veronaknits Grassroots! Am presently knitting Nila by @moonstruck_knits … fabulous contstruction! Using Pascuali Nepal which is cotton linen and nettle (l,ortie) also contemplating Rowdy Tank…. Need quick satisfaction 🤪🤪 I enjoyed your podcast with just a few selections xx

[@cloknits]

All of these sound amazing!