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A brown ribbed t-shirt with a mock neckline.

armour top knitting pattern

£10.00

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The Armour Top is a versatile spin on the classic ribbed top. There are multiple ways to work this pattern, making it wearable throughout the seasons. It is knitted top-down in an overall 2x2 rib stitch with double-knit armhole edges to finish. 

Skill Level: Intermediate

This pattern provides detailed instructions using the following techniques: stretchy cast on, backwards loop cast on, knitting in the round, knitting flat, 2x2 rib, increasing, decreasing, double-knitting, German short rows, picking up stitches and binding off.

The Armour Top is a versatile fitted ribbed top. It is detailed with double-knit armhole edges and waist and hip shaping to create a stylish, tailored silhouette.

About this pattern

Overview

This pattern includes 9 sizes (XS - 5XL) please use the table to pick your size. Different sizes will be written as: size 1 (size 2) size 3 (size 4) size 5 (size 6) size 7 (size 8) size 9 unless stated otherwise.

womens clothes sizing guide
A diagram showing measurements of a ribbed top

Test Knitters

A woman wearing a blue ribbed top
Size: 2 (S)
Yarn & Amount: Cascade 220, 275g
Type: Short sleeves, full-length body with waist and hip shaping.
A person wearing a grey ribbed knitted top with short sleeves.
Size: 4 (L)
Yarn & Amount: Malabrigo Arroyo, 200g
Type: Short sleeves, cropped body with waist shaping.
A woman wearing a pinky-red short sleeved ribbed top.
Size: 5 (XL)
Yarn & Amount: Little Skein in the Big Wool Merino Sport, 254g
Type: Short sleeves, cropped body with waist shaping.
A woman wearing a white ribbed knitted mini dress
Size: 1 (XS)
Yarn & Amount: 4 Seasons Cocoon Anti Pill Acrylic
Type: Short sleeves, dress-length body with waist and hip shaping.
A woman wearing a brown ribbed knitted long-sleeve top.
Size: 5 (XL)
Yarn & Amount: Yarn Citizen Harmony DK, 394g
Type: Long sleeves, cropped body with no shaping.
A woman wearing a purple ribbed knitted short-sleeve top.
Size: 3 (M)
Yarn & Amount: Hobbii Rainbow 8-Ply Sock Wool, 158g
Type: Short sleeves, cropped body with no shaping.
A person wearing a blue ribbed knitted short-sleeve top.
Size: 4 (L)
Yarn & Amount: Unknown Brand Sport DK yarn, 344g
Type: Short sleeves, cropped body with waist shaping.
A woman wearing a brown ribbed knitted top with short sleeves
Size: 1 (XS)
Yarn & Amount: 4 Seasons Cocoon Anti Pill Acrylic, 175g
Type: Short sleeves, cropped body with no shaping.
A person wearing a yellow ribbed long sleeved top
Size: 3 (M)
Yarn & Amount: Hobbii Friends Superwash Merino, 230g & Hobbii Friends Kid Silk, 110g
Type: Long sleeves, full-length body with spaced waist shaping.
A woman wearing a red ribbed knitted long-sleeve top.
Size: 5 (XL)
Yarn & Amount: Discrete Unicorn Isager Jensen Yarn, 175g
Type: Long sleeves, full-length body with split hem and with waist shaping.
A woman wearing a brown ribbed knitted long-sleeve top, cropped at the waist.
Size: 3 (M)
Yarn & Amount: Unknown Brand DK yarn, 345g
Type: Long sleeves, cropped body with waist shaping.
A woman wearing a red long sleeved ribbed top
Size: 4 (L)
Yarn & Amount: Unknown Brand DK yarn, 320g
Type: Long sleeves, cropped body with no shaping.
A woman wearing a marled pink ribbed knitted top with short sleeves
Size: 2 (S)
Yarn & Amount: Discrete Unicorn Sugar and Spice - Ultra DK, 108g
Type: Short sleeves, full-length body with waist and hip shaping.
A person wearing a green-blue ribbed top with short sleeves.
Size: 2 (S)
Yarn & Amount: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, 150g & Yarn Collective Portland Lace, 88g
Type: Short sleeves, full-length body with no shaping.
A woman wearing a brown ribbed knitted tank top
Size: 7 (3XL)
Yarn & Amount: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, 300g
Type: No sleeves, cropped body with waist shaping.
A person wearing a purple ribbed knitted top with short sleeves
Size: 6 (2XL)
Yarn & Amount: Tiur Dalegarn 60% mohair 40% wool, 317g
Type: Short sleeves, full-length body with no shaping
A woman wearing a yellow short sleeved ribbed knitted top outside in front of bushes
Size: 4 (L)
Yarn & Amount: Malabrigo Arroyo, 228g
Type: Short sleeves, full-length body with waist and hip shaping
A white long sleeved ribbed knitted top laying flat on a piece of fabric.
Size: 2 (S)
Yarn & Amount: Sierra Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk, 350g
Type: Long sleeves, full-length body with waist and hip shaping.
This pattern is for private use only. The pattern may not be copied, redistributed or sold on.
Sale of garments made from this pattern is prohibited.
As this is a downloadable PDF pattern no refunds will be given.

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