Knitting Pattern for the “Elin” Summer Shirt – Top-Down with Raglan Sleeves and Square Neckline
With the knitting pattern for the Elin summer shirt, you’ll create a timelessly elegant women’s shirt that’s perfect for spring and summer. The design combines a modern silhouette with delicate details and can be worn as a standalone piece or as part of a twin set.
The striking square neckline gives the shirt a distinctive, stylish look and makes it a real eye-catcher. The cuffs and neckline are knitted in a subtle lace pattern, while the body is worked in stockinette stitch—ideal for anyone looking for a simple, elegant knitting project.
Seamless top-down construction with raglan sleeves
The summer shirt is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom (top-down) in one piece.
Round yoke with raglan increases
Sleeves and body are worked separately after the yoke
No seams
Customizable length
Stockinette stitch with a delicate lace pattern on the cuffs
The top-down technique makes it easy to adjust the length of the shirt and the sleeves—perfect if you want to customize your knitwear.
Versatile and easy to mix and match—as a shirt or a twinset
Elin is part of a two-piece set (https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/117133/twinset-elin-elara-eine-strickanleitung) with the matching Elara jacket, the pattern for which is available separately. Even when worn on its own, this women’s shirt is a stylish choice to pair with jeans, a skirt, or dress pants.
Perfect for you if you:
• are looking for a knitting pattern for a summer shirt
• want to knit a top-down raglan
• love elegant, timeless designs
• prefer a seamless women’s shirt
• want to knit a versatile garment for spring and summer
“Elin” is a modern, wearable favorite with clean lines and a feminine charm.
Skills Required / What You'll Receive
Required Knowledge:
• Cast on
• Bind off
• Using circular needles
• Using double-pointed needles
• Yarn over
• Slip stitches
• Knit through the back loop
• Increases by picking up stitches from the working yarn
• Cast on using the working yarn
• Pick up stitches from the edge
What you will get:
You will receive a 7-page pattern with step-by-step instructions. The pattern does not include explanations of the knitting techniques used.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy.
Size Information
The instructions cover the following sizes: S (bust approx. 88 cm) / M (bust approx. 96 cm) / L (bust approx. 104 cm) / XL (bust approx. 112 cm). Due to the design, individual size adjustments are possible.
Materials List
• Yarn: Olivin from Hobbii (50% Cotton, 50% Linen, LL: 50 g / 125 m). Consumption (ca.):
o S: 6–7 balls
o M: 7–8 balls
o L: 8–9 balls
o XL: 9–10 balls
• Needles:
o 3.5 mm circular or double-pointed needles
o Stitch holder / guide thread
• 5 stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors
Please respect copyright. These instructions are for personal use only! They may not be copied or exchanged for other instructions. Selling these instructions, the text and images they contain, or using the instructions and their components for commercial purposes is also prohibited.
With the note: “Made according to the instructions by ‘CreaEline,’” projects created using my instructions may be sold commercially in any quantity. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
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Knitting Pattern for the “Elin” Summer Shirt – Top-Down with Raglan Sleeves and Square Neckline
With the knitting pattern for the Elin summer shirt, you’ll create a timelessly elegant women’s shirt that’s perfect for spring and summer. The design combines a modern silhouette with delicate details and can be worn as a standalone piece or as part of a twin set.
The striking square neckline gives the shirt a distinctive, stylish look and makes it a real eye-catcher. The cuffs and neckline are knitted in a subtle lace pattern, while the body is worked in stockinette stitch—ideal for anyone looking for a simple, elegant knitting project.
Seamless top-down construction with raglan sleeves
The summer shirt is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom (top-down) in one piece.
Round yoke with raglan increases
Sleeves and body are worked separately after the yoke
No seams
Customizable length
Stockinette stitch with a delicate lace pattern on the cuffs
The top-down technique makes it easy to adjust the length of the shirt and the sleeves—perfect if you want to customize your knitwear.
Versatile and easy to mix and match—as a shirt or a twinset
Elin is part of a two-piece set (https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/117133/twinset-elin-elara-eine-strickanleitung) with the matching Elara jacket, the pattern for which is available separately. Even when worn on its own, this women’s shirt is a stylish choice to pair with jeans, a skirt, or dress pants.
Perfect for you if you:
• are looking for a knitting pattern for a summer shirt
• want to knit a top-down raglan
• love elegant, timeless designs
• prefer a seamless women’s shirt
• want to knit a versatile garment for spring and summer
“Elin” is a modern, wearable favorite with clean lines and a feminine charm.
Skills Required / What You'll Receive
Required Knowledge:
• Cast on
• Bind off
• Using circular needles
• Using double-pointed needles
• Yarn over
• Slip stitches
• Knit through the back loop
• Increases by picking up stitches from the working yarn
• Cast on using the working yarn
• Pick up stitches from the edge
What you will get:
You will receive a 7-page pattern with step-by-step instructions. The pattern does not include explanations of the knitting techniques used.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy.
Size Information
The instructions cover the following sizes: S (bust approx. 88 cm) / M (bust approx. 96 cm) / L (bust approx. 104 cm) / XL (bust approx. 112 cm). Due to the design, individual size adjustments are possible.
Materials List
• Yarn: Olivin from Hobbii (50% Cotton, 50% Linen, LL: 50 g / 125 m). Consumption (ca.):
o S: 6–7 balls
o M: 7–8 balls
o L: 8–9 balls
o XL: 9–10 balls
• Needles:
o 3.5 mm circular or double-pointed needles
o Stitch holder / guide thread
• 5 stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors
Please respect copyright. These instructions are for personal use only! They may not be copied or exchanged for other instructions. Selling these instructions, the text and images they contain, or using the instructions and their components for commercial purposes is also prohibited.
With the note: “Made according to the instructions by ‘CreaEline,’” projects created using my instructions may be sold commercially in any quantity. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
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