Sleeveless Turtleneck
Project: Sleeveless Turtleneck
Pattern: P138
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Intermediate Knit
An update on a classic silhouette, our sleeveless turtleneck is a chic choice for a casual day look. Designed for a cropped fit, this top is nipped in at the waist while the turtleneck draws the eye upwards, to give you a flattering, hourglass figure.
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| Waist | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 |
| Hip | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| Length (approx) | 34 cm | 36 cm | 38 cm | 40 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makr Baby Soft 8ply 100g balls | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NOTE: This pattern is written for our XS Women’s size, all other stitch counts and sizes are written in the brackets for easy reference and are as follows XS (S - M - L)
KNITTING NEEDLES & EQUIPMENT:
A pair of 3.75mm knitting needles.
A 3.75mm circular knitting needle.
A 3.50mm crochet hook.
Wool needle or crochet hook for sewing in ends.
Stitch Holders.
Stitch Markers.
TENSION:
25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over 2 x 3 rib pattern, using 3.75mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
- Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl 2 Together
- Pfb: Purl 1, Purl tbl to increase by 1
- Patt2tog: Work the decrease based off what the next st on your needles are, ie. if it’s a knit st, K2tog.
- Patt2togtbl: As above but the decrease is worked through the back loop.
- Sl1: Slip one stitch knitwise
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
- ssk: Slip, Slip Knit (Left Slanting Decrease)
SLEEVELESS TURTLENECK
BACK
Casting On:
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 93 (103 - 113 - 123) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, K2 *P2, K3, repeat from * until end.
Row 2: Sl1, P2 *K2, P3, repeat from * until end.
These two rows form a rib pattern, keeping the ribbing correct, inc by 1 at ea end of every 6th row until there are 121 (127 - 137 - 147) sts on the needles. Work without increases until piece measures 28 (28 - 29 - 29) cm from the beg ending with a WS row.
Armhole Shaping:
Cast off 3 (2 - 2 - 2) sts at the beginning of the next two rows ... 115 (123 - 133 - 143) sts
Next Row: Sl1 K2, patt2togtbl, work in pattern established, until 5 sts
remain, patt2tog, K3.
Work 1 row as normal.
Repeat the above two rows until 107 (117 - 127 - 137) sts remain. ***
Work without further decreases until the piece measures 22 (21 - 22 - 22) cm from the marker ending on a WS row.
Shoulder & Neck Shaping:
Next Row (RS): Cast off 11 (13 - 14 - 16) sts at the beg of the next 4 rows
Next Row: Cast off 12 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows.
107 (117 - 127 - 137) sts
Leave the rem 39 (41 - 47 - 49) sts on a stitch holder and place aside.
FRONT
Cast On:
Work as for the back until *** ... 107 (117 - 127 - 137) sts remain sts
Armhole Shaping:
Next Row: Sl1 K2, patt2togtbl, work in pattern established, until 5 sts
remain, patt2tog, K3.
Work 3 rows as normal.
Repeat the above four row sequence until 101 (111 - 121 - 131) sts remain.
Work without further decreases until the piece measures 17 (17 - 18 - 18) cm from the marker ending on a WS row.
Neck Shaping:
Next Row (RS): Work in pattern over the first 57 (61 - 67 - 72) sts
Place the last 13 sts on a stitch holder to be worked later for the turtleneck.
Continue working in pattern across the rem ... 44 (49 - 54 - 59) sts
Turn and working on this set of stitches only, cast off two at the neck edge at the beg of the RS rows four times, continue to decrease by 1 st at the neck edge on every other row until there are 34 (38 - 40 - 42) sts remaining.
Work without further decreases until the piece measures 22 (21 - 22 - 22) cm from the marker ending on a WS row.
Shoulder Shaping:
Work one row as normal
Next Row (WS): Cast off 11 (13 - 14 - 15) sts at the beg of the row work
as normal to end.
Repeat the above two rows once more, work one row as normal.
Next Row: Cast off remaining 12 sts.
Right Neck Shaping:
Attach yarn to the inner edge of the opposite shoulder. Working over the remaining ... 44 (49 - 54 - 59) sts.
Turn and working on this set of stitches only, cast off two at the neck edge at the beg of the RS rows four times, continue to dec by 1 at the neck edge on every other row until there are 34 (38 - 40 - 42) sts remaining.
Work without dec until measures 19 (19 - 20 - 20) cm from the marker ending on a WS row.
Shoulder Shaping:
Next Row (RS): Cast off 11 (13 - 14 - 15) sts at the beg of the row work
as normal to end.
Work one row as normal.
Repeat the above two rows once more, work one row as normal.
Next Row: Cast off remaining 12 sts.
from beginning. Binding off loosely in ribbing.
TURTLENECK
Join shoulder seams together using wool needle or crochet hook.
With RS facing and using 3.75mm circular needles, continue to work in pattern across sts from stitch holder at back neck. Pick up 31 (30 - 28 - 29) sts along left neck edge, work in pattern across sts on front stitch holder and pick up 30 (29 - 33 - 32) sts along the right neck edge. Join to begin working in the round ... 113 (113 - 121 - 123)
Continue working in rounds in the pattern until turtleneck measures 16cm from beginning. Binding off loosely in ribbing.
ARM BAND FINISHING
Join side seams together at markers.
With RS facing, using a 3.50mm crochet hook, dc around armhole and sl st to close.
Steam and block into shape.
ITEM A: Neckline detail (See PDF Document)
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Makr Baby Soft 8ply, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over 2 x 3 rib pattern, using 3.75mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft 8ply yarns with good elasticity and stitch definition. Because the garment is worked predominantly in ribbing, the substitute yarn should recover well after stretching and remain comfortable when worn close to the body.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the turtleneck in a solid colour to emphasise the ribbed texture.
- Choose a softly variegated or tonal yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Use a contrasting colour for the turtleneck section to create a colourblocked effect.
- Adjust the body length before beginning the armhole shaping for a longer or more cropped fit.
- Pair the finished turtleneck with high-waisted trousers or skirts to complement the cropped silhouette.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Gently reshape the garment after washing and dry flat where recommended to help maintain the ribbing and overall fit.
Avoid hanging the garment while wet, as the ribbed fabric may stretch. Store folded where possible and take care when steaming and blocking to avoid flattening or overstretching the rib pattern.
