The NAMI Top is a breezy summer project – ideal for everyone looking to knit a quick top that’s easy to combine: whether worn solo on hot days or layered casually over a blouse.
It is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to adjust the length flexibly – perfect for individual preferences or making the most of your yarn. The design is mainly worked in knit stitches.
By the way, nami means “wave” in Japanese – a little homage to my love for Japanese culture.

The NAMI Top is especially suitable for beginners with some knitting experience. You’ll find helpful video links for the techniques used – collected with QR codes on the last page of the pattern.

Size
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 75 (80) 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 cm (29.5 (31.5) 33.5 (35.5) 37.5 (39.5) 43.25 in)
The NAMI Top is designed with negative ease of -5 to 0 cm (-2 to 0 in) and is intended to fit actual bust measurements of 75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 cm (29.5–31.5 (31.5–33.5) 33.5–35.5 (35.5–37.5) 37.5–39.5 (39.5–43.25) 43.25–47.25 in)
Length (mid-back):
42 (45) 48 (50) 53 (56) 59 cm (16.5 (17.75) 18.75 (19.75) 20.75 (22) 23.25 in)

Yarn
Cotton Waves von Gepard Garn
50 g = 60 m, 90% cotton, 10% linen
250-300 (300) 350 (350) 400-450 (450) 500-550g

Needles & Notions

• Circular needle 5.0 mm (US 8), min. 40 cm (16 in)
• Additional needle ≤ 5.0 mm (US 8 or smaller) – used briefly for joining in the round
• Crochet hook 3.0–5.0 mm (US D–H) for provisional cast-on (if using a crochet method)
• Scrap yarn in a contrasting colour (for provisional cast-on)
• 1 stitch marker (plus 5-9 optional for button placement)
• Cable, stitch holders, or scrap yarn
• 3 (3) 3–5 (3–5) 5 (5) 5 buttons, 20–23 mm (0.75–0.9 in)