Coastal Breeze Top Knitting Pattern PDF – Scandinavian A-Line Sleeveless Su

Create a stylish and lightweight summer top with this Coastal Breeze Top Knitting Pattern PDF. This sleeveless top features a relaxed A-line silhouette, gentle shaping, and a modern Scandinavian-inspired color-block design. Worked from the top down, it offers a comfortable fit and beautiful drape, making it perfect for warm-weather wear.

With this pattern, you can knit an elegant women's summer top in sizes S–3XL using lightweight cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blend yarns. The pattern includes detailed instructions, shaping techniques, schematics, and finishing guidance.

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate.

This pattern is suitable for adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters who are familiar with basic knitting techniques. Prior knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, simple increases, and basic finishing techniques is recommended. The pattern also includes German Short Rows for shaping and a simple crochet edging for the neckline and armholes.

The PDF pattern includes:
• Step-by-step written instructions in English
• Instructions for sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
• Schematic with measurements
• Yarn requirements and gauge information
• Abbreviations and special techniques
• Color placement guide
• Neckline and armhole finishing instructions
• Reference photos and diagrams

The pattern is worked from the top down and creates a lightweight, relaxed A-line sleeveless summer top with a modern Scandinavian-inspired design.

Sizes Included: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).

Finished measurements:
• Bust circumference: 103 (114, 121, 128, 149, 157) cm / 40.5 (45, 47.75, 50.5, 58.75, 61.75)"
• Neck opening circumference: 58 (60, 62, 64, 66, 68) cm / 22.75 (23.5, 24.5, 25.25, 26, 26.75)"
• Total length: 55 (57, 63, 67, 73, 74) cm / 21.75 (22.5, 24.75, 26.5, 28.75, 29.25)"
• Armhole depth: 40 (40, 43, 45, 48, 48) cm / 15.75 (15.75, 17, 17.75, 19, 19)"

The top has a relaxed fit with positive ease and a gently flared A-line silhouette. The sample shown in the photos is size M and is worn with approximately 20 cm (8") of positive ease.

Materials Required:

• DK (#3) lightweight yarn in three colors:

• Main Color (MC): approximately 500 (570, 680, 800, 930, 985) yards
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): approximately 110 (135, 155, 175, 200, 220) yards
• Contrast Color 2 (CC2): approximately 390 (460, 570, 700, 820, 880) yards
  Lightweight cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blend yarns are recommended.

• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular knitting needles
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• 1 button, 11 mm (½") in diameter
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
28 stitches and 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4" × 4") in Stockinette Stitch after blocking.