Anniu Top Knitting Pattern

Anniu Top by Bristol Ivy

What Is Being Made

The Anniu Top is a sophisticated knitted garment designed for experienced knitters. This short-sleeved tee is constructed using a unique bias construction method worked in two separate pieces, then seamed together. The finished garment offers a modern, fitted silhouette with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 inches to 64 inches across eight size options, and length measurements from 22¼ inches to 25¾ inches. The design incorporates approximately 4 to 6 inches of ease for comfortable wear.

Construction Techniques

The Anniu Top employs an advanced bias construction technique, which creates an interesting diagonal grain in the fabric. This method requires working two separate pieces that are later seamed together. After the main body pieces are completed and seamed, finishing details are added through pick-up techniques. Hem and arm bands are picked up directly from the finished seams and worked in the round, demonstrating intermediate-to-advanced garment finishing skills.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout the body of the garment is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The pattern incorporates specialized stitch techniques including:

• Drop Stitch: A decorative technique where stitches are slipped off the needle and carefully unraveled down to their base, creating ladder-like openings in the fabric for visual interest
• Twisted Rib: Used for the hem and arm bands, this stitch is worked in the round using an alternating pattern of knit through the front loop (K1tbl) and purl stitches to create a textured, elastic finish
• Yarn Forward (Yf): A reverse yarn over technique used for increases throughout the pattern
• Through the Front Loop (Tfl): A variation of standard knitting that creates twisted stitches for textural effects

Materials and Tools

The Anniu Top is designed to be worked in Berroco Modern Cotton DK, a yarn from Berroco's Portfolio Vol. 3 collection. The project requires 3 to 4 hanks (100 grams each) of yarn in colorway #6657 Lippit, depending on the size being knitted. The yarn weight is DK (Double Knit), a lightweight yarn suitable for creating drape and breathability in summer garments.

Needle requirements include 32-inch circular needles in sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm), with the larger needle used for the main fabric. Additionally, one set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size 5 (3.75 mm) is needed for working small circumferences. Locking stitch markers or safety pins are essential notions, used to indicate seam locations throughout construction. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on the larger needle after blocking, making accurate gauge checking crucial for proper fit.