If you are looking for a breezy, elegant warm-weather knit, this lace sleeveless chevron knit top pattern is exactly what your summer wardrobe needs. The design features a simple silhouette that flatters many body types, while the striking chevron lace stitch creates beautiful movement and texture. Even if you are new to lace knitting, the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, making this a rewarding project. The viscose yarn provides a soft drape and breathable feel, ideal for hot days. With clear instructions and US knitting terminology, this lace sleeveless chevron knit top pattern will become your go-to for casual outings or layered looks.
Why This Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern Works for Summer
The combination of an open zigzag stitch and a sleeveless silhouette makes this design perfect for warm weather. The viscose yarn offers natural breathability, while the chevron repeat creates visual interest without being overly complex. Whether you are an intermediate knitter or a confident beginner, this Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern delivers a polished result.
Sizes and Finished Measurements for Your Chevron Lace Tank
Sizes
36 (38) 40/42 (44) 46
Finished bust circumference:
90 (95) 101 (106) 112 cm / 35.5 (37.5) 39.75 (41.75) 44 in
Total length:
57 (58) 59 (61) 63 cm / 22.5 (22.75) 23.25 (24) 24.75 in
Materials and Gauge for the Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern
Materials
Rico Båndchen yarn (100% viscose; 100 g / 120 m per ball) – 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 balls in light gray (color 002)
Straight needles: US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm)
Stitch holders
Gauge
15 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in lace pattern
16 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on US 10 (6 mm) needles
Important
Before starting, check your gauge. If you have more stitches than specified, switch to larger needles. If you have fewer stitches, switch to smaller needles. This step ensures your Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern fits as intended.
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern
Back – Starting with Ribbing and Zigzag Setup
Using US 8 (5 mm) needles, cast on 85 (91) 97 (101) 107 sts. Work in ribbing: k1, p1.
Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: p1, *k1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Work 5 more rows of ribbing as established.
Row 8 (decrease row):
P7 (6) 5 (7) 10, p2tog, [p2, p2tog] 17 (19) 21 (21) 21 times, p8 (7) 6 (8) 11.
After this row: 67 (71) 75 (79) 85 sts remain.
Switch to US 10 (6 mm) needles and work as follows:
Lace Chevron Pattern Rows 1–20 for Your Zigzag Top
Row 1 (RS): k5 (7) 2 (4) 7, *yo, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to last 6 (1) 3 (5) 1 sts, [yo, k2tog] 1 (0) 0 (1) 0 times, k4 (1) 3 (3) 1.
Row 2 and all even rows (WS): purl all sts.
Row 3: k6 (1) 3 (5) 1, *yo, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to last 5 (0) 2 (4) 0 sts, [yo, k2tog] 1 (0) 0 (1) 0 times, k3 (0) 2 (2) 0.
Row 5: k7 (2) 4 (6) 2, *yo, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to last 4 (6) 1 (3) 6 sts, [yo, k2tog] 1 (1) 0 (1) 1 time, k2 (4) 1 (1) 4.
Row 7: k8 (3) 5 (7) 3, *yo, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to last 3 (5) 0 (2) 5 sts, [yo, k2tog] 1 (1) 0 (1) 1 time, k1 (3) 0 (0) 3.
Row 9: k9 (4) 6 (8) 4, *yo, k2tog, k5; repeat from * to last 2 (4) 6 (1) 4 sts, [yo, k2tog] 1 (1) 1 (0) 1 time, k0 (2) 4 (1) 2.
Row 11: k8 (3) 5 (7) 3, *ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 3 (5) 0 (2) 5 sts, [ssk, yo] 1 (1) 0 (0) 1 time, k1 (3) 0 (2) 3.
Row 13: k7 (2) 4 (6) 2, *ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 4 (6) 1 (3) 6 sts, [ssk, yo] 1 (1) 0 (1) 1 time, k2 (4) 1 (1) 4.
Row 15: k6 (1) 3 (5) 1, *ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 5 (0) 2 (4) 0 sts, [ssk, yo] 1 (0) 0 (1) 0 times, k3 (0) 2 (2) 0.
Row 17: k5 (0) 2 (4) 0, *ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 6 (1) 3 (5) 1 sts, [ssk, yo] 1 (0) 0 (1) 0 times, k4 (1) 3 (3) 1.
Row 19: k4 (6) 1 (3) 6, *ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last 7 (2) 4 (6) 2 sts, [ssk, yo] 1 (0) 0 (1) 0 times, k5 (2) 4 (4) 2.
Row 20: purl all sts.
Rows 1–20 form the main lace pattern. Repeat these rows to build the chevron structure of your Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern.
Shaping the Armholes of Your Sleeveless Chevron Lace Knit
Continue in pattern until back measures 38 (38) 38 (39) 40 cm / 15 (15) 15 (15.25) 15.75 in from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Bind off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows = 59 (63) 67 (71) 77 sts remain.
Work 4 rows, decreasing 1 st at each end on RS rows as follows:
Row 1 (RS): k1, k2tog, work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
Row 2 (WS): purl.
Repeat these 2 rows once more.
After these 4 rows: 51 (55) 59 (63) 69 sts.
Work 5 (5) 5 (7) 9 rows, decreasing 1 st at each end on next RS row, then on every following RS row.
After completing all decreases: 45 (49) 53 (55) 59 sts. (This point is marked ** in the pattern.)
Continue without shaping until armhole height measures 19 (20) 21 (22) 23 cm / 7.5 (7.875) 8.25 (8.625) 9 in, ending with a WS row.
Shoulder Shaping and Back Completion
Bind off 4 (5) 6 (6) 7 sts at beginning of next 2 rows = 37 (39) 41 (43) 45 sts.
Bind off 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 sts at beginning of next 2 rows = 27 (27) 29 (29) 29 sts.
Place remaining 27 (27) 29 (29) 29 sts on a stitch holder. The back of your Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern is now complete.
Front – Working the Same Zigzag Lace with Neckline Shaping
Work the same as Back up to the point marked **.
Continue without shaping until armhole height measures 10 (11) 12 (12) 13 cm / 4 (4.25) 4.75 (4.75) 5 in, ending with a WS row.
Left Side Neckline Shaping for Your Lace Tank Top
Next row (RS): work 16 (18) 19 (20) 22 sts in pattern, turn, and place remaining 29 (31) 34 (35) 37 sts on a stitch holder.
Continue on these 16 (18) 19 (20) 22 sts only.
Next row (WS): work in pattern.
Work 2 rows, decreasing 1 st at neck edge on each row:
RS: work to last 2 sts, ssk, k1.
WS: p1, p2tog, purl to end.
After these 2 rows: 14 (16) 17 (18) 20 sts.
Work 6 rows, decreasing 1 st at neck edge on next RS row, then on every following RS row:
Decrease on rows 1, 3, and 5 of these 6 rows.
After these 6 rows: 11 (13) 14 (15) 17 sts.
Work 5 rows, decreasing 1 st at neck edge on the first RS row, and then again on the 4th row of this section.
After these 5 rows: 9 (11) 12 (13) 15 sts.
Continue without shaping until armhole height measures 17 (18) 19 (20) 21 cm / 6.75 (7) 7.5 (7.875) 8.25 in, ending with a WS row.
Left Shoulder Bind Off
Next row (RS): bind off 4 (5) 6 (6) 7 sts in pattern, work to end = 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 sts.
Next row (WS): work in pattern.
Bind off remaining 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 sts in pattern.
Right Side Neckline Shaping – Symmetrical Decreases
Place the center 13 (13) 15 (15) 15 sts from the front onto a stitch holder.
Join yarn to the remaining 16 (18) 19 (20) 22 sts.
Work RS row in pattern to end.
Complete the right side symmetrically to the left side, following the same decrease sequence:
Work 2 rows with 1 decrease at neck edge on each row → 14 (16) 17 (18) 20 sts.
Work 6 rows with decreases on RS rows → 11 (13) 14 (15) 17 sts.
Work 5 rows with decreases on first and fourth rows → 9 (11) 12 (13) 15 sts.
Continue without shaping until armhole height matches the left side (17–21 cm depending on size), ending with a WS row.
Shoulder bind off: bind off 4 (5) 6 (6) 7 sts, work to end, then work one WS row, then bind off remaining 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 sts.
Finishing Your Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern
Neckband – Picking Up Stitches Evenly
Sew the right shoulder seam.
With RS facing and using US 8 (5 mm) needles, pick up and knit as follows:
Evenly pick up and knit 19 (19) 19 (20) 20 sts along the left side of the front neckline.
Knit the 13 (13) 15 (15) 15 sts from the front stitch holder.
Evenly pick up and knit 19 (19) 19 (20) 20 sts along the right side of the front neckline.
Knit the 27 (27) 29 (29) 29 sts from the back stitch holder.
Total: 78 (78) 82 (84) 84 sts.
Knit 2 rows (garter stitch).
Bind off all sts knitwise on the WS (purl side).
Armhole Trim – Clean Edges for Your Sleeveless Top
Sew the left shoulder seam and the neckband seam.
With RS facing and using US 8 (5 mm) needles, evenly pick up and knit 72 (76) 80 (84) 88 sts around the armhole edge. Make two of these trims.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off all sts knitwise on the WS.
Final Assembly and Blocking
Sew the side seams and the armhole trim seams. After sewing, block your finished Lace Sleeveless Chevron Knit Top Pattern to open up the chevron lace and set the final dimensions. Wet blocking is recommended for viscose yarn.
Once blocked, this lace sleeveless chevron knit top pattern will quickly become a seasonal favorite. The bold zigzag stitch adds just the right amount of detail without overwhelming your handmade wardrobe, and the sleeveless design makes it perfect for layering or wearing alone on warm days. Cast on today and enjoy the rhythm of chevron lace.
