Ivy Top Knitting Kit – PetiteKnit x Sandnes Garn Line 8ply

Create a timeless summer wardrobe staple with the Ivy Top Knitting Kit by PetiteKnit. Designed with clean lines, elegant shaping and a flattering close fit, the Ivy Top is a versatile piece you'll reach for season after season.

This knitting kit pairs PetiteKnit's beautifully engineered pattern with Sandnes Garn Line 8ply, a luxurious blend of cotton, viscose and linen. The result is a lightweight fabric with exceptional drape, breathability and a cool feel against the skin—perfect for warm weather or effortless layering throughout the year.

Whether worn with linen trousers, your favourite jeans or layered beneath a cardigan, the Ivy Top is a sophisticated handmade essential you'll love wearing.

Why You'll Love This Knitting Kit

• Includes premium Sandnes Garn Line 8ply, one of the world's favourite summer garment yarns.
• Creates a breathable, lightweight fabric with beautiful drape.
• Seamlessly knitted from the top down with minimal finishing.
• Elegant, modern design that's easy to dress up or down.
• A rewarding project for knitters ready to expand their garment-making skills.

About the Pattern

The Ivy Top is worked seamlessly from the top down. The shoulders are shaped with increases and short rows before the front and back yokes are worked separately. These are then joined to knit the body in the round, creating a beautifully fitted silhouette with clean, polished lines.

Designed with approximately 6 cm of negative ease, the Ivy Top is intended to fit close to the body for a flattering contemporary look.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Suitable for knitters comfortable with:

• Knitting in the round
• German short rows
• Top-down garment construction
• Working increases
• Following garment shaping instructions

Finished Sizes

Finished Bust Circumference:

• XXS: 74 cm
• XS: 79 cm
• S: 84 cm
• M: 89 cm
• L: 94 cm
• XL: 104 cm
• 2XL: 114 cm
• 3XL: 124 cm
• 4XL: 134 cm
• 5XL: 144 cm

Choose a size approximately 6 cm smaller than your actual bust measurement to achieve the intended fit or a larger size if you prefer a looser fit.

Finished Length

Measured at centre back:

• XXS: 47 cm
• XS: 48 cm
• S: 49 cm
• M: 51 cm
• L: 54 cm
• XL: 56 cm
• 2XL: 58 cm
• 3XL: 59 cm
• 4XL: 61 cm
• 5XL: 63 cm

Yarn Included

This kit includes Sandnes Garn Line 8ply, a premium summer yarn made from:

• 53% Cotton
• 33% Viscose
• 14% Linen

Line combines the softness of cotton, the elegant drape of viscose and the cool, crisp touch of linen to create garments that are comfortable, breathable and beautifully wearable. The finished fabric softens even further after washing while maintaining excellent stitch definition.

Each 50g ball contains approximately 110 metres.

Kit Includes

• Printed Ivy Top knitting pattern by PetiteKnit
• Sandnes Garn Line 8ply in your selected colour (sufficient yarn for your chosen size)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

You'll Also Need

• 4 mm circular needles (40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm and/or 100 cm)

Needles are not included.

Tension

20 stitches × 28 rows = 10 cm in stocking stitch using 4 mm needles after washing and blocking.

Why We Chose Sandnes Garn Line

The Ivy Top was designed for a light, breathable fabric with beautiful movement, making Sandnes Garn Line an ideal choice. Its natural blend of cotton, viscose and linen creates a garment that's cool to wear, comfortable against the skin and perfect for everything from everyday wear to summer holidays.

If you're looking for a knitting project that combines effortless style with premium natural fibres, the Ivy Top Knitting Kit is one you'll enjoy making—and wearing—for years to come.