The Take it Easy Top Pattern
Access Tier: Choosing the right access period for you
30 days: £65 - Great if you have a dedicated week or two to focus.
60 days: £125 - Perfect for knitting at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.
90 days: £185 - Ideal if you like to knit slowly and savour the process.
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A fun, beginner-friendly knitting machine pattern designed to help you build confidence while creating a wearable wardrobe staple. This striped jumper pattern is knitted flat on a domestic knitting machine and constructed using simple shapes, making it perfect if you’re new to garment knitting or looking for a satisfying, quick project. The pattern focuses on clean stripes, an easy fit, and minimal shaping — ideal for learning how to manage colour changes and assemble a jumper without overwhelm. The end result? A cosy, playful knit you’ll actually want to wear (and remake in every colour).
SIZE (MODEL WEARING)
- Wearing: Size Small, approximately sizes 8-10
- Body Height: approx. 59cm
- Body Width: 59cm
- Sleeve Height: 45cm
- Sleeve Width: 21 cm folded
Note: This pattern does not include our smiley motif. As a knitwear brand, we continue to sell our own designs under Elizabeth An'Marie, and our smiley motif is trademarked to our brand.
YARN AND MATERIALS
- Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport, 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 50g (1.75 oz) / 136.5 yds (125 m), Knitting Needle Size: US 5 - 6 (3.75 - 4.0mm)
SIZES (AMOUNT OF YARN USED)
- Size Small
- A (main colour) - 6 skeins of colour #1940 (Peach)
- B (second colour) - 6 skein of colour #822 (Pumpkin)
- Size Medium
- A (main colour) - 7 skeins of colour #1940 (Peach)
- B (second colour) - 7 skein of colour #822 (Pumpkin)
- Size Large
- A (main colour) - 7 skeins of colour #1940 (Peach)
- B (second colour) - 7 skein of colour #822 (Pumpkin)
- Size X-Large
- A (main colour) - 8 skeins of colour #1940 (Peach)
- B (second colour) - 8 skein of colour #822 (Pumpkin)
MACHINE USED
- I use the Silver Reed SK280 Standard Gauge
- Yarn Weight: Sport
TOOLS
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
GAUGE
- Gauge: 9 sts x 16 rows = 4cm, on tension 8 (stitch dial)
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
- Needle Position
- Cam Lever
- Stitch Dial (means tension)
- Side Lever
- Russel Levers
- Needle Pusher
- E-wrap Cast on
- Claw Weight
- Waste Yarn
- Transfer Tool (1x3)
Made To Order Knits
Your not a knitter but still would like to own one of our knitwear piece, get in contact with us and we can get started on knitting your very own Elizabeth An'Marie knitwear piece. Production time: 1-3 weeks to be handmade before it is dispatched.
How it works
Choose your pattern & access tier
Browse the collection and pick the pattern you'd like to make. Then choose how long you'd like access — 30, 60, or 90 days — depending on how much time you have and how deeply you want to explore.
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Follow along with built-in mini tutorials
Stuck on a technique? Each pattern includes short video tutorials woven right into the instructions, so you never have to leave the page to find help. Perfect for beginners who learn best by watching.
Knit with a community behind you
You also get access to our free community and my personal support — so if you have questions, hit a snag, or just want to share your progress, there's always someone cheering you on.
Choosing the right access period for you
30 days: Great if you have a dedicated week or two to focus.
60 days: Perfect for knitting at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.
90 days: Ideal if you like to knit slowly and savour the process.