Keeley Crop by MC Jablonski

Keeley Crop

Knitting
October 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette worked in the round, blocked on US 6 /4.0 mm needle
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
514 - 1523 yards (470 - 1393 m)
1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 30, 34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70)” / 75, 85 (95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175) cm
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Meet the most versatile top in your wardrobe. Keeley can be sporty, classic, fun and flirty, or elegant and refined. Add a tie at the hem for a more casual look. Make it in a neutral for the perfect boxy staple piece. The possibilities are endless and you’ll want to fill your closet with dozens of different versions!

Materials

  • Fingering weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Blame the Knots For Sure Fingering in Zoltar Speaks (437 yds / 100g)
  • US 6 / 4.0 mm needle (or needle size required to meet gauge)
  • US 5 / 3.75 mm needle (or one needle size smaller than main body needle) for hem
  • One stitch marker to mark BOR
  • Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
  • Darning needle

Gauge

24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round, blocked on US 6 /4.0 mm needle

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 30, 34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70)” / 75, 85 (95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175) cm

Meant to be worn with approximately 2”/ 5 cm of positive ease at the fullest part of the bust.

Size up for a looser fit or down for a tank with less positive ease.

When choosing your size: As this top features a fitted neckline, use caution if you choose to size down. Some testers who wanted a more fitted top found the neckline in the smaller size to be a bit snug to fit over their head. Consider casting on for your true size per the pattern for the back and front panels and omitting some underarm increases or underarm stitches to get a tighter fit around the bust if desired.

Yardage

514, 587 (663, 751, 872) (958, 1057, 1148) (1295, 1407, 1523) yds / 470, 537 (606, 687, 797) (876, 967, 1050) (1184, 1287, 1393) m

Each additional inch of body length will require 25, 29 (32, 36, 39) (43, 46, 50) (53, 57, 61) yds / 23, 27 (29, 33, 36) (39, 42, 46) (48, 52, 56) m

Construction

Pattern is constructed top-down, beginning with the upper back panel. Stitches are picked up to add front left and front right shoulders. Front shoulders are joined with cast on stitches and the rest of the front panel is worked. Front and back panels are then joined in the round to finish the body. Neckband and arm edging are added at the end.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed top! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #keeleycrop!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com.

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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