I’ve wanted to knit the Anker’s Summer Shirt ever since Mette of PetiteKnit released this design. There are so many versions of this tee popping up on Instagram and Ravelry and I knew that I had to make one for myself.
For my first Anker’s (yes, there is a second one), I used Sandnes Garn Duo which is a blend of merino wool and cotton. I knit this in the “Pudder” colourway #3522. This is my first time using Duo or any Sandnes Garn and it’s a lovely yarn with a nice stitch definition.
I made some modifications to my top so that it fits me better. For this version, I went for a relaxed fit and knit a size larger than I normally would. The fit is lovely but I think that the sleeves are a tad bit too big. I also added a modified increase on my last raglan round so that I could get the final stitch count I wanted for the body without elongating the raglan yoke too much.
The biggest modification I made was to raise the neckline on the back by about an inch using German short rows. I added 3 sets of short rows between the ribbed section and the raglan increases. I like this style where the neck is slightly raised on the back compared to the front – just like with a store-bought t-shirt. I love short rows and I almost always add them to my sweaters. I think most modern knitwear patterns incorporate this feature into the design.
I am not usually drawn to peachy tones but this colour feels perfect for spring. I love this top so much that I have cast on a second one for the summer!
I am definitely on a PetiteKnit kick. I knit the Anker’s Shirt, then a Balloon Cardigan for my daughter and I’m knitting a second Anker’s. Mette’s designs are simple and classic and that’s so great for my handmade wardrobe. While I was getting a few pictures taken for my Ravelry project page, my little furry friend wanted in on the action 🙂
Anker’s Summer Shirt
Pattern: Anker’s Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Duo in “Pudder 3522″
Needles: Sizes US 6 & 7 / 4 & 4.5 mm
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Minila
Beautiful pattern.
Preeti Post author
Thank you Mini <3
Tien
Beautiful! The color looks so great on you too. I’ve been thinking of knitting this pattern for a while but not sure if I want a short sleeve or longer sleeve version. Maybe will knit both😀
Preeti Post author
Thank you, Tien! Long sleeves would be great on this too. It’s a quick pattern to knit given that the yarn is DK.
Hope you are doing well!
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Jenny
I wish I had added short rows to mine. The lack of them is driving me insane!!!
Preeti Post author
I hear you! Without short rows, it may feel like the shirt is on back to front. If you are up for a challenge, you can do “sweater surgery” and insert a wedge of short rows after the yoke and then graft the live rows together using Kitchener stitch. Let me know if you need more info about this and I’ll be glad to help 🙂
Alyssa
Hi there! This top turned out so beautifully! The Anker Sweater is on my list (and I’ve even purchased the yarn! So it’s happening! One day!), but I definitely agree it needs some sort of shaping at the neck. The only issue? I’ve never knit anything with short rows before! Do you mind sharing where you began your short rows? (If you remember!)
Preeti Post author
Hi Alyssa, Thanks so much for your comment. I will email you my modifications for adding short rows and I hope that those instructions will be helpful. Ankers is one of my favourite summer tops to knit and wear!
Anna
Hi Preeti
Love your blog!
I have also wanted to do the Anker for a while
Can you share your shirt row technique please?
Anna
Stephanie Leadbeater
Good day,
I am a new knitter and was wondering how to add the shirt rows into the Anker summer shirt. Would you be able to help me with that?
Steph
Jane
Hi Preeti,
I also would appreciate it, if you could please share your short row technique for the Anker shirt. I’m not sure I understand what you mean by grafting the live rows.
Jane