YoungFolk Knits: My Top 10 Spring Knit Tops for 2023

[@karraska]

Finally someone showing patterns with some structure and different fit! ❤ All summer tee picks were almost exactly the same!

[@shannonagain89]

I'm here a year late, but I adored all of these patterns! I love your sense of style, you have great taste!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Thank you so much! I have a new spring video coming out April 4th haha!

[@shannonagain89]

@@YoungfolkKnits I can't wait! 🥰

[@gaiaandreacompagni5393]

Your rooster has such great comedic timing! He had me laughing out loud in no time, and today I really needed that :D I completely agree with you on your list of requirements for summer tops, thank you for sharing your picks!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

That rooster is my nemesis 😂

[@meganbrenner9359]

Your videos are sooo helpful! I’ve been in a knitting slump, not knowing what to knit. This was inspiring. I love the yarn suggestions too.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I'm so glad! I hope you found some patterns to add to your list

[@gailstringer1158]

LOVE your review of summer tops that should work for us full busted gals - thanks so much!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@makaylaaaaaa5]

Oh my goodness I am so glad I found this channel!!! Someone with my similar size and I have been looking for summer tops since I live in a hot climate. So excited

[@emmalindsey9065]

Hearing you try to pronounce the French names is so cute! They really are hard to know how to pronounce. Loved the patterns mentioned, especially the Montpellier top!

[@saraw8503]

This was exactly what I needed when I was searching for summer patterns and yarns. Hot weather is around the corner.

[@shannonoliver5414]

Thank you for all the lovely knit summer top suggestions. 😊

[@karenalbery2773]

I think i could listen to you talk about collecting number 2 pencils.... the fact that you host a knitting channel is just the cherries on top thanks for all the fun videos, great insights, wonderful projects and eeeek podcast wow❤❤❤❤

[@adamlambertize]

Love your podcast and love your rooster.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

That roosters drives me nuts

[@l.baughman1445]

Thumbs up 👍 for the rooster!! The rooster prefers the DK weight also.

[@Lorrissyoutube]

A couple of patterns I hadn't seen and really like, so thank you for that.

[@courtneylee3352]

I want to make all of these!!!? I haven't heard of any of these! Thank you for sharing

[@jennifersmall8696]

Thank you for showing the pattern from Ozetta Knitwear! I looked at several other pattern from this designer and really like them. I enjoy your podcast very much. I’m from Mississippi and listening to you talk reminds me of home! I live in Florida now.

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Our summer top goals are the same

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Just what we need. A longer queue

[@genier7829]

my favorite cut is sort of racer back, with shoulders bare but not skinny straps. I made Top of the Heat, an older pattern and it is my favorite to wear. I added a lace hem, but plan a plain rayon/viscose in red version for this year.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I’ll look that one up ❤❤❤

[@jennyzuniga4676]

Great list of Summer tops!! I saw a couple that I do want to check out!❤

[@MrMonet111]

Great insights! Love your hair, looks so summery 😊

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Omg I love you! I love someone who says y’all more than I do 😅

[@SundayMorningKnits]

As a bigger girl myself who also struggles to find summer patters, I really really appreciate this video!! Thank you so so much!!!

[@ailsa.bristow]

I really appreciate your insights on positive ease for folks with larger busts! Great video as always.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Thank you!

[@cheriebaddeley5560]

Absolutely agree with you re positive ease; great advice

[@theknittystew]

OOooo yes yes as suspected, several new knits going in the Queue! I knew what was I was getting into before watching. HAHA. That rooster slays me. Have you seen Motyle by Hanna Maciejewska. The details are so pretty, and I've got the Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin calling to me.. Happy Spring and Summer knitting! Thanks for curating such a great list.

[@yessica3420]

Thanks for the video. These were beautiful suggestions 😊

[@ammiller3911]

I just found this channel and I love it. Out of these patterns I liked the eyelet and the last shirt the best.

[@janet_Luv2_Knit]

Love your videos as you always have a very good realistic perspective of the garment.

[@susanbruty4727]

Very nice . I aways enjoy listening to your wonderful accent ❤ . Great tips as always.

[@debbiegodfrey572]

Great ideas. I love the Summer Tee by Tanis knits

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I will look that up!

[@albacurry6612]

First time in your channel and what a great video! Thank you. I learned about so many new yarns. It was also nice to heard about which elements of a design are more flattering to different body types. ❤❤

[@yolandatucker5857]

Loved all the suggestions! A few made it onto my queue😂

[@bernbee1679]

Some really great suggestions there thanks Kaci! Yesterday (it’s Autumn here in Australia) I wore my favourite tee, the Kuutar Tee by Sari Nordlund I also have the Kuutar Top on my to do list. The Foxberry Tee is another favourite which I test knit for Sari. I also agree with positive ease for fuller figures, I usually have far less as too much is not flattering for me 😊 I’ve also recently added the Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin to my list. Being an older knitter I grew up reading knitting patterns with lengths only ever being an indication but I find newer (or younger) knitters seem to take lengths more literally. I always knit to lengths be it body or sleeve that fit me to my preference 🥰

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I love all of sari’s patterns!

[@mczutter6048]

This video is what I needed!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Yay!

[@elisecrogard]

Hi from Sweden here! So nice to see another plusgirlie reviewing summer tops😍👏👏

[@alenacarnes6658]

Great video !

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching

[@aureliaaime78]

Great patterns 😍😍

[@michelera6365]

Great choices!

[@strap2813]

Love the Bolen tank! Adding it to my queue immediately! I also added you as a friend on Rav 😊

[@carolynhennessey1957]

Great list, thank you! You listed some I hadn’t seen before. Thanks also for the yarn subs and suggestions. I think the hardest part for me is choosing yarn when it’s not the sample yarn listed.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I totally agree!

[@ApBarr345]

I love that Caidre top. Also being a fluffy girl also, I totally feel ya on having to add length to sleeves and body.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Yes!!

[@AHandKnitLetter]

These are so good! I need to get my garden planted so I can knit!!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Yesss then you can start some more gift knits 😂😂😂

[@AHandKnitLetter]

@@YoungfolkKnits I’m my own worst enemy. 😂

[@purlsandpyrs]

One that I test knit is the Warm Breeze cardigan. It is a laceweight cardigan with some really cool details on the sleeves. I also really love my Salty Air, Pine Creek Crop, and Stripey Turtle Tank. I am also making several sweaters that were designed with long sleeves as short sleeve summer tops. A great way to get more use out of patterns that you have purchased.

[@holliegiampietro7030]

TU enjoyed ur podcast so much. Loved the Tees

[@amberw4835]

Have the Suri pattern lined up and ready to go. Have high hopes for it. Lol! And intrigued by the others! Thanks for the suggestions. 😊

[@am_cosmos]

Love the rooster edits

[@PixelAndTheRGBCrew]

Great selection. Loved that there was a long sleeve option and that you gave us a list of summer yarns in different weights and price ranges. Enjoyed hearing the rooster 🐓

[@Lisamakes]

Your videos are so professional and pretty. ❤ I also want to make the Bolan!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ruthjense6272]

Many winter patterns can be modified to shorter sleeves and different fibers.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Very true!

[@JenPatterson-x9b]

Love your videos! Super helpful! ♥♥

[@priscillabandy3452]

thanks for these list!❤

[@MyParamedicAfterLife]

Love some of these ideas…now I have to rethink my summer knitting. 😀 I have started the THROUGH THE LEAVES tee and the Velen tee from Ravelry this week. Hmmm, so much to ponder now.

[@candicekingston982]

I’m currently working on the Purl Soho Cable tee - with the one big cable up the back. It’s a nice quick knit as well! Thanks for these suggestions!

[@ImmaHippster]

Just wanted to say hi! I’m excited to get some project done for the summer and bust my stash. Love your video ❤

[@Sandrassida]

Many beatiful designs. I would love to knit Moon set tee.

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Thanks so much for all the designs you reviewed as well as the yarn/fibre suggestions. Very helpful and a lot of work! Much appreciated. Happy Knitting!! Roxanne.

[@kathleentanti4387]

Loved this collection

[@candicekingston982]

Great video! I actually made the Montpellier top! It was a great fast knit and I love it for summer!

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

Thank you for contributing to my long “to make” list. 😂😂 Glad to see you are feeling better ❤

[@threestitchcatery]

Thanks for the lovely suggestions. I have the top-gown circular yoke pattern on the needled by Purl soho.it’s really fun. I’m making it in cotton.

[@frankietune]

Hello!! I’m a fellow Arkansan also!! I am fairly new to my knitting journey and enjoying your channel!! Thank you for sharing and giving me inspiration for that maybe someday piece I might be able to learn how to do😂!!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Hello Neighbor! You got this ❤❤❤

[@rachelcunningham2498]

Another summer top I just finished was the Misurina. Fabulous t shirt and so fun.

[@fleurdesprairies6774]

Thank you for all theses beautifull ideas of summer tops and yarns. I am planning to knit the top Telesto by Audrey Borrego. I think you may like it. Kiss from France. 😊

[@josjewosje]

I love the Ellie summer top by rustknitwear. And I love Holstgarn Coast , the 55% merino 45% cotton light fingering yarn for summer knitting. Thanks for a lovely podcast ❤

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@katealexandnoahdavies5875]

Hiya, this is the second video of yours that I've come across... and they're just great! First of all, I'm Australian, so I just love your Southern accent 😍, second, you're so relatable... I'm not a 'skinny-mini' either! And I'm 5'10", so thanks for touching on doing the maths to adjust your fit... when I was young we were made to feel like we should fit the garment, not the other way around... one day I hope to be able to knit more than dishcloths! 😂

[@mjrshek1844]

Amazing video. Love the yarns suggestions alongside the pattern suggestions! Thank you!

[@summermchalffey9469]

Love your suggestions! I think the Bolan is gorgeous!

[@laurellae]

Absolutely loved this video! Not only did you give a great suggestion of patterns, but great yarn options too! I'm all in on summer knitting right now, particularly all of Sari Nordland's summer knits. I am currently working on the Rosenlund Top in a cotton/linen blend DK yarn and plan to cast-on one of her newest patterns, the Kaarina tee, in knitting for olive pure silk next! Cannot wait to knit more summer tops this year and check out some of your yarn suggestions!

[@noamleora]

I have a summer top knit in Line and love it! I live in an extremely hot and humid climate and have no problem wearing this. A good substitute for this is Drops Belle yarn. Have a top knit in that, too. I have to finish my kumulus top in pure silk, one sleeve left. I'm sure I will love that one too.

[@EvieO1950]

Excellent selections and great info. I’m with you on what I look for except I have to make tops shorter since I’m 5’2” and have a short torso. Appreciate the thought and time you put into this.

[@PatoAmador]

Thank you for talking about bustyness (Is that a word?). As a person in a medium sized body with a an xl bust, i find that positive easy is not straightforward. More bust, less positive ease works well, otherwise we just look like barrels of wine 😂

[@ljtnc6012]

I love your selections. I want to make just about all of those! Thank you for the yarn suggestions too.

[@brookwillow]

Yeaaaah Sungazer! I’d love to see your version 😍 I’m thinking of casting on the Yoko Top from Knitting for Olive!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

That will be super cute!

[@tatianarasmussen7630]

Hello! I live in Norway and can tell you that you pronounce Tynn Line just fine😊 You might like tops created by Petiteknit. I am currently kniting her top called June in Mandarin Naturell from Sandnes garn.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! I love all of these tops!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

So glad!

[@ubrylinsky]

hey, Kaci!! I knitted that tied tank from PomPom mag for my daughter kathryn - can I find a photo? NO!!! but it was a lovely yarn, agreed!

[@gnarlygnits]

I just found your channel through this video and I just wanted to say, I just love your vibe. Also, great recommendations -- I might have to knit up the Ingrid top!!

[@jodiebanner6946]

I always need to adjust my bust numbers so I love that you picked options with some structure and design. 😀I love the petal party crop but I would make it longer. Thank you!!

[@valeriegenicot6354]

Thank you for your video; you make me add many new patterns on my wishlist!! I really like the Green-Tee pattern by Lone Kjeldsen. The tee goes to 3XL and she has other great designs for summer tops!

[@velvetplans5396]

I am a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your channel! You have a way of describing the features of different patterns that helps me to see the beauty in them that I otherwise would have missed. It's really helpful when you suggest what kind of garments could be paired with them, and where/how you could wear them. Love your color suggestions too! And when your rooster started up I was like... wth is that a rooster? Then I remembered you're a homesteading family lol and I was like oh ok yeah that makes sense. Please do more of these roundup videos, they're so enjoyable!

[@felicianunez7662]

Ahh I have the Ingrid top in my queue this spring

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I love the texture

[@stitchesandspines]

So many beautiful options! I have really slept on summer knits and am trying to change that. This was super helpful!❤

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I loved your latest projects 🤩

[@knitsandcrochetsnv]

This is the first video I have watched from you and wow! Subscribing immediately! Wonderful content 😊

[@verylikecheryl]

Excellent list, thank you! I am currently knitting a Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Balduan for Maker Maker. This is in fingering weight but there is also a sport weight version. It’s a really lovely simple pattern and I like that it has a deep V-neck front and back but the straps are large enough to cover your bra. You can do simple straps or a cute bow tie version and the pattern gives the option to knit either flat or in-the-round. And both patterns are free!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I’ll look it up!

[@meepiecrafts7799]

I would like to add the tumble tee. It is really size inclusive

[@irenecortez7819]

The Melia tank top is awesome. Made one and almost done with a second one. Bluesky fiber organic cotton worsted yarn. Fast knit.❤

[@happyhandsknittingpodcast]

I live in a subtropical rainforest climate in Australia and I have knit 2 tops in wool and never wear them. Linen, cotton and silk are heaps more wearable. I have knit the ranunculus in that bc garn silk you talked about and it is perfect, so light you almost feel like you have nothing on!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Oooooo I’m so glad to hear this about the silk! I haven’t seen it in person but I want to try it!

[@TheStrikkechick]

Love your list of patterns! Especially the Suri shirt 😍 And Quince&Co yarns are absolutely gorgeous but I've never tried the summer ones - definitely on the to-do list!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

They have beautiful linens!

[@pagesandpurls]

So many beautiful and new to me patterns on this list, thanks so much for assembling all these suggestions and including yarn options as well! I love the look of the Quince + Co yarns you talked about. The Ingrid Top or Ingrid Summer Lite sweater are also on my list of projects to put on my needles in the upcoming months.

[@cynthia.fiorillo]

Thank you for all these great suggestions! 💜 I would definitely knit some for this spring/summer!!

[@hazelmclean7478]

Lived your video. I'm planning on making The Cummulus Tee by Petite Knit in Sandnes Garn Tynn Line. I made one last year in Knitting For Olive Pure Silk, and I love it. I also like the Ozetta Tee pattern you chose.Might have to make one if those too 😅

[@Lisa-vb3gn]

I’m 5’11 and wear a size 5. I rarely, if ever, find patterns that aren’t size inclusive. The beauty of knitting is that we get to make the pattern however we would like. Length is easy, sleeve length or style is easy, necklines require more thought, but once you find necklines that you like it’s not a problem to make anything you like. Summer tops are generally simple patterns and the easiest to modify. To be good at sewing, knitting and crocheting requires the ability to make adjustments. No matter how many sizes there are, there are always modifications that will customize it in a way that makes it perfect for us. I love that!!!

[@daniellejohnson3364]

So many great patterns!! I’m knitting the Kuutar tee at the moment in linen-definitely tougher on the hands than wool/I might try the wooden needle suggestion 😊

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Let me know if it helps

[@P-auliina]

I love your channel for many reasons, but one big reason is that you have very similar looking body that i have. I can always count on things looking good on me if you made/recommended it. Thank you!😊

[@daram5257]

Love your suggestions! And really appreciated the yarn ideas.

[@vivianpowell1732]

"Arie" (designer Julie Hoover) featured by Purl Soho is a beautiful summer tee. One yarn option is Linen Quill.

[@fleeperification]

I want to knit the champagne tank and the slanty stripes tank!

[@knittedbywhitney]

The Botanical Tee by Knitatude is lovely! I tested it and loved it so much I immediately knitted a second one!

[@amyb4730]

Great list! Several of these were on my list as well. But first i'm going to make the new Corran cardigan by Rebecca Clow of the creabea channel. It's an all-over lace pattern cardigan with two sleeve options and two neckline options. I'm going to make the short sleeve v-neck for wearing over dresses and sleeveless tops.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

That’s a beautiful pattern!

[@rosimoone5068]

god this is excellent, i definitely can't add another project until next summer but still. I'm a size small to medium for bottoms and usually an XL or XXL top and lord is it frustrating to find patterns that work for my specific chest situation

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from St.Louis Missouri!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Hello!