Summer and something handmade sounds like perfection to me. (kinda). If you are on the hunt for some free knit summer tops then i gatchu boo!
Incase you have the best of both worlds and you can crochet too, then consider these crochet summer top patterns incase you find something you love!

Easy Free Knit Summer Top Patterns
Personally i love knitting sweaters and Crochet sweaters, but as you know, they take some time to finish. I was so excited for the summer to knit some tops as i knew they won’t take half the time it takes me to knit a sweater.
On average, i will knit a sweater for about 2 weeks or just over a week if i work a bit hard. As for a crochet sweater or cardigan, the fastest i ever finished a cardigan was in 2 days! I am still wowed till date! I re-made the sunshine cardigan.

In this article, i will combine beginner free knit summer tops with more advanced summer top knitting patterns that even i am a bit scared to try out so every knitter of all levels walks away with a stunning summer knit top outfit. or more!
FREE KNIT SUMMER TOP PATTERN ROUNDUP
Prairie Rose Set

Personally i am not a fan od drops designs as i find their pattern could be written better, but then maybe it’s just me. If you are a beginner, i will advice you read through the entire pattern and see if you understand what is happening before casting on. Otherwise find the free knit summer top pattern HERE
Dock Lace Back Top Free knit pattern

This is so so cute and a must make for a simple minimalist look. Get the free pattern HERE
Cool Cropped Top

Do not bother asking me what the front looks like. Mainly because the front pictures are not made available and because the back alone is promising enough. Plus this is a free top knit pattern! Get the pattern HERE
Vienna Textured Tank-Top

Do i even have to say much about this free knit summer top pattern? Exactly, no! Download the free pattern HERE
Vacation Vest TopĀ

If this is your vibe, then go HERE
Jacket in Lana Grossa Silkhair

I do not know about you, but i have always wanted to own something like this, I just cant seem to find the right yarn. If you want the free summer top knitting pattern then head HERE
Heart on Fire

This right here is definitely my next make! This is so cute and i see myself wearing it with a few outfits! Get the free knit top pattern HERE
Bliss Tank

If you cannot make a choice, then let me help you. Get this one HERE
Tied Vest Knit Top Free Pattern

Love love love this! This is definitely something you want to wear in 2025 if you love keeping up with fashion trends. This free knit summer top pattern can be found HERE
Knit Sleeveless Top Free Pattern

Here is another if you are looking for more coverage in your knit tops then try this free pattern HERE
Tacoma Top Free Knitting Pattern

Something about the color of the yarn makes this knit summer top stand out. I love everything about it from the texture to the drape. Get the free pattern HERE
Well, that’s about everything i could find on free knit summer top patterns that i would actually wear! I did not want to flood you with a bunch of free knit patterns just for the read, but i made sure to find patterns i would definitely make.
If you were able to find a pattern or two then i am happy, if the patterns i found did not stand out to you then i hope next time you will find something, until next time, stay knitting!!!