Whisper Top – Free Knitting Pattern

Designer: Afifa Sayeed
Skill Level: Intermediate
Craft: Knitting

Sizes

Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X)
(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Shown in size Small with approx. 2¾″ positive ease.

Finished Measurements:

• Chest: 32¼ (36¾, 40, 44½, 47¾) (52¼, 55½, 60, 63¼)”
• Length: 20 (20, 20, 20½, 20½) (20½, 21, 21, 21)”

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Materials

• Yarn: Universal Yarn Thula (50% cotton, 14% polyester, 14% acrylic, 11% alpaca, 11% polyamide; 50g/92 yds)
  • Color: 106 Delphinium
  • Quantity: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
• Needles:
  • US Size 8 (5 mm) circular needles (16–40”) and set of DPNs (or preferred method for knitting small circumferences)
  • US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles (16–40”) and set of DPNs
• Notions:
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holders or waste yarn
  • Crochet hook

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Gauge

18 sts x 24 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking
(Always check gauge for best fit.)

About the Pattern

The Whisper Top is a light, airy short-sleeve sweater that blends comfort and elegance. Designed with clean lines and delicate textures, this piece works beautifully as a year-round wardrobe staple. The slightly cropped length, flattering fit, and pretty shell rib edgings make it versatile enough to pair with jeans for a casual day out or a skirt for an evening look.

The sweater is knit seamlessly from the bottom up, starting with a crochet provisional cast-on for a neat hem finish. The body is worked in the round, then divided for the front and back at the armholes. The back features a graceful low U-shape, while the front includes subtle neckline shaping. After joining the shoulders, the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round from the top down, with a delicate shell rib cuff. The neckline and hem are finished with a picot bind-off for a soft, feminine touch.

Get the FREE Pattern: here

Pattern Highlights

• Construction: Seamless bottom-up
• Special Techniques: Crochet provisional cast-on, shell rib stitch, picot bind-off
• Best For: Lightweight spring/summer knit, layering piece, casual-to-dressy wear
• Style Notes: Slightly cropped length, fitted shoulders, breathable fabric, and subtle decorative edging