Deep V Top - Knitting Pattern for Kids in Debbie Bliss Angel by Debbie Bliss

Deep V Top – Free Knitting Pattern for Kids by Debbie Bliss in Angel Yarn

This Deep V Top is a charming children's knitted garment designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in the ultra-lightweight Debbie Bliss Angel yarn. The pattern is a free downloadable PDF sized to fit children aged 2–3, 3–4, 4–5, and 5–6 years, making it a versatile project for parents, grandparents, and gift-knitters alike. The finished top features a striking deep V-neckline that gives it a stylish, contemporary look while remaining perfectly wearable for little ones.

Finished Measurements

• Width: 36 (38, 39.5, 41) cm / 14¼ (15, 15½, 16¼) inches
• Length: 29 (31, 33, 35) cm / 11½ (12¼, 13, 14) inches

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a lightweight, airy children's top with a defined V-neck opening at the front. The garment is constructed in two main pieces — a back and a front — which are then seamed together, making it a seamed, bottom-up construction. Shoulder shaping is worked through a series of cast-off rows, giving the top a neat, structured fit across the shoulders. The result is a delicate, breathable top that is ideal for layering or wearing on its own during warmer months.

Construction Technique

The top is knitted bottom-up, meaning knitters begin at the lower edge of each piece and work upward toward the shoulders. This is a traditional and straightforward construction method that suits advanced beginner knitters well, as it allows each piece to be completed and checked before assembly. Once both the back and front panels are finished, they are seamed together using a finishing technique such as mattress stitch or backstitch to join the side and shoulder seams. Seamed construction gives the garment added structure and durability, which is especially practical for children's clothing.

Stitches Used

• Moss stitch (known as seed stitch in US terminology) — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the top. Moss stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row, then reversing them on the following row, producing a beautifully textured, non-curling fabric that lies flat and has a subtle, nubbly surface.
• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches — the fundamental building blocks of the moss stitch fabric.
• Skpo (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) — a left-leaning decrease used in shaping, particularly around the V-neck and shoulder areas.
• Decrease (dec) and increase (inc) techniques for shaping the neckline and shoulders.
• Shoulder shaping via cast-off rows — stitches are bound off in stages (4 sts at the beginning of the next 4 rows, then 6 sts at the beginning of the following 2 rows, and a final group of stitches depending on size) to create a smooth, angled shoulder line.

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches over moss stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving the correct tension is particularly important with a lace-weight yarn like Angel, as even small variations can significantly affect the finished dimensions of a children's garment.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Angel — a lace weight yarn, used in Aqua (shade 9). You will need 2 (2, 3, 3) x 25g / ⅞oz balls depending on the size being knitted. Debbie Bliss Angel is exclusively available at LoveCrafts.com. Angel is a delicate, halo-effect