This minimal knits | DESIGNED seamless baby summer top is made in the round, top-down and when the knitting is finished all we have to do is weave in the ends.

We start with a knit 1 purl 1 rib neck band and then do some simple short rows to lower the front of the neck band. The sleeves and hem are also knit 1 purl 1 rib, and except for some slightly varied purl 1, knit 3 rounds in the body, the rest is all just stocking stitch.

Depending on your yarn choices this summer top is perfect for a little boy or girl.

The pictured top was made with DK/8ply Heirloom Cotton in the colour Spring Green.

Skill Level Easy… even though it might include a technique you haven’t used before, the pattern contains simple, straightforward instructions and notes on where to look for more information.

Sizing 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)

Measurements
Chest approximately 51 (52.5, 54.5, 58, 62) cm – 20 (20¾, 21½, 23, 24¼) inches, including approximately 11 (11, 11, 11.5, 12.5) cm – 4¼ (4¼, 4¼, 4½, 5) inches of positive ease
Length - centre back neck edge to hem: approx. 26 (28, 30, 33, 35) cm – 10¼ (11, 11¾, 13, 13¾) inches
Short sleeves: approximately 2 (2, 2.3, 2.3, 2.7) cm – ¾ (¾, ⅞, ⅞, 1) inches from underarm

Materials needed
175 (192, 211, 238, 261) metres – 192 (210, 231, 261, 286) yards of 8ply/DK yarn
3.5mm / US 4 circular needles suitable for magic loop for working the neckband
4 mm / US 6 circular needles suitable for working the yoke, the body and the sleeves in the round
5 stitch markers

Gauge
22 stitches in stocking stitch = 10 cm / 4 inches