Vanilla Fresa Top

A lightweight, beginner-friendly knitted summer top with endless customization possibilities.

The Vanilla Fresa Top is a simple sleeveless top worked in two rectangles and seamed together, making it an approachable first garment for knitters while remaining a relaxing project for more experienced makers.

Designed as part of my “Teje de A a Z” series, this pattern is available for free as a complete step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube.

The construction makes it easy to adjust the width and length to create the perfect fit for your body. Whether you’re knitting your very first summer garment or looking for a quick, satisfying project, the Vanilla Fresa Top is designed to be simple, wearable and fun to knit.

Pattern Information

Skill level
Easy / Advanced Beginner

Construction
The top is knitted flat in two rectangles and sewn together. Decorative edging is added after assembly.

Pattern format

• Free video tutorial (YouTube)
• Language: Spanish
• Fully customizable measurements

Finished Size

The sample shown measures approximately:

• Width: 40 cm (15¾“)
• Length: 50 cm (19¾“)

The pattern includes instructions for calculating your own measurements, making it suitable for a wide range of body sizes.

Materials

Yarn

• Katia Cotton Stretch — Colour 10 (80 g) or
• Lidia Crochet Tricot Cupidon — Colour S021 (80 g)

Equivalent DK / Sport cotton blends may also be used.

Notions

• Knitting needles suitable for your chosen yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Techniques Used

• Long-tail cast on
• Stockinette stitch
• Colour change (optional)
• Bind off
• Mattress stitch / seaming
• Decorative edging

Pattern Attributes

• Sleeveless
• Summer
• Seam construction
• Beginner friendly
• Video tutorial
• Customizable sizing
• Wardrobe staple

Tutorials Included

Additional tutorials are available for:

• Long-tail cast on
• Stockinette stitch
• Mattress stitch for seaming

Notes

This pattern is available free of charge through a complete YouTube tutorial.

The tutorial explains every step of the process, including how to calculate the dimensions needed for your own size, making it suitable for knitters who prefer learning visually.

I’d love to see your version!

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Happy knitting!