The Buttoned Fringed Top for Kids: A Knitting Pattern

Moms know best! When it comes to dressing kids and babies, practicality is key. It’s important to choose garments that are easy to put on and take off, so you don’t disturb your little one. This knit top features a buttoned collar and simple construction, making it a perfect, practical choice that’s both fun to knit and easy to wear.

Materials & Gauge

• Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn (approx. 100g)
• Knitting Needles: Size US 7 (4.5mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Knitting the Back Panel

This pattern is worked in two separate pieces (front and back) and then seamed.

1. Cast on 50 stitches.
2. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).
3. Work in pattern stitch for the body of the top until the piece measures approximately 20 cm (8 inches) from the cast-on edge.
4. Shape the Shoulders: Bind off 10 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows. You will have 30 stitches remaining.
5. Knit the Straps: Continue knitting straight for another 20 cm (8 inches) to create the shoulder straps.
6. Bind off all remaining stitches.

Knitting the Front Panel

1. Cast on 50 stitches.
2. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch.
3. Divide for Front Opening: Knit 25 stitches and place them on a stitch holder. On the remaining 25 stitches, continue to knit in your pattern stitch.
4. Create the Collar: Continue knitting the 25 stitches until the piece measures 20 cm (8 inches) from the garter stitch hem.
5. Bind off 10 stitches at the beginning of the next row. Continue knitting until the shoulder strap measures 20 cm (8 inches). Bind off all remaining stitches.
6. Repeat this process for the other 25 stitches on the stitch holder, but mirror the shaping to create the buttonholes.

Finishing & Assembly

1. Seam: Sew the shoulder straps of the front and back pieces together. Sew the side seams of the top, leaving armholes open.
2. Buttons: Stitch buttons along the edge of the front collar that does not have buttonholes.
3. Fringe: Cut lengths of yarn for the fringe. Use a crochet hook to loop the strands through the bottom hem of the top. Pull the ends through the loop and tighten to secure the fringe.

Your new, practical, and stylish top is complete!