Armour Top Knitting Pattern
The Armour Top is a versatile spin on the classic ribbed top. There are multiple ways to work this pattern, making it wearable throughout the seasons. It is knitted top-down in an overall 2x2 rib stitch with double-knit armhole edges to finish.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required Techniques: stretchy cast on, backwards loop cast on, knitting in the round, knitting flat, 2x2 rib, increasing, decreasing, double-knitting, German short rows, picking up stitches and binding off.
Language: English
9 sizes (see size guide) - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. Ranti wears a size M.
The Armour Top is designed to be fitted with a negative ease of 4-8cm/2-4” at the chest. The measurements for the finished top can be found on the second page of the pattern (note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout).
The top is knitted using one strand of any DK-weight yarn. NOTE! The top can be worked in many ways: with long sleeves, short sleeves or even no sleeves, and with a cropped or full-length body.
- Approx amounts for long sleeves, full-length body: 275 (350) 350 (400) 450 (500) 525 (575) 600g of The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK, 100g/240m. Shown in colour ‘Moss (107)’.
- Approx amounts for long sleeves, cropped body: 250 (275) 300 (350) 400 (425) 475 (500) 550g of The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK, 100g/240m. Shown in colour ‘Moss (107)’.
- Approx amounts for short sleeves, full-length body: 225 (250) 275 (300) 350 (375) 400 (450) 500g of TedKnits UK Merino/Nylon DK, 100g/366m. Shown in colour ‘Espresso’.
- Approx amounts for short sleeves, cropped body: 175 (200) 225 (275) 300 (325) 350 (375) 400g of The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK, 100g/240m. Shown in colour ‘Moss (107)’.
Yarn Alternatives: TedKnits UK Merino/Nylon DK, Cascade Merino DK, West Wool Tandem, West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK, Malabrigo Arroyo, Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk DK.
Suggested Needles:
- 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles (40-80cm/16-32" in length)
- 4.5mm [US 7] circular needles (40-80cm/16-32" in length)
Extra Tools: Stitch markers, stitch holders or extra yarn, tape measure, scissors, and a tapestry needle (for weaving in ends).
Gauge (after blocking):
- In 2x2 rib stitch [stretched] on 4.5mm [US 7] circular needles: 22 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"].
- In 2x2 rib stitch [un-stretched] on 4.5mm [US 7] circular needles: 30 sts / 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"].
| Size | Fit to Chest | S-M-L |
| 1 | 71-76cm / 28-30" | XS |
| 2 | 81-86cm / 32-34" | S |
| 3 | 91-97cm / 36-38" | M |
| 4 | 102-107cm / 40-42" | L |
| 5 | 112-117cm / 44-46" | XL |
| 6 | 122-127cm / 48-50" | 2XL |
| 7 | 132-137cm / 52-54" | 3XL |
| 8 | 142-147cm / 56-58" | 4XL |
| 9 | 152-157cm / 60-62" | 5XL |
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