Classic T-Shirt Sweater Knitting Pattern | The Brightbay Tee
The Brightbay T-Shirt Sweater is a classic and timeless tee that’s perfect for spring and summer. Make it in lightweight cotton or cozy wool for cooler months. It’s knit from the top down, making it easy to adjust the body. The set-in sleeves provide a tailored fit and the perfect amount of shaping, giving the sweater a more polished and refined look. The sleeves are knit by picking up stitches and making short rows to create a beautiful sleeve cap.
Size Guide + Finished Measurements
The pattern is written in 12 sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) [8, 9, 10, 11, 12], with a finished bust size of 33.5 (36.25, 39.25, 42.5, 45.5, 48.75, 51.75) [55, 57.75, 61, 63.25, 66.25] in/85 (92, 99.5, 108, 115.5, 124, 131.5) [139.5, 146.5, 155, 160.5, 168.5] cm. It is intended to have about 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease. For example, if you’re a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be appropriate for about 5 in/12.5 cm of positive ease. Model is a 37 in/94 cm bust wearing a size 3 in lichen and size 4 in mauve.
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Yarn
Approximately 616 (682, 777, 889, 996, 1090, 1238) [1365, 1507, 1638, 1741, 1853] yds/563 (624, 711, 813, 911, 996, 1132) [1249, 1378, 1498, 1592, 1695] m or 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7, 8, 8] skeins of Lion Brand Coboo (232 yds/212 m per 3.5oz/100g skein; 51% cotton, 49% bamboo) or any other DK/light worsted weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is lichen (blue/green) and mauve (pink/red).
Needles
4mm (US 6) in the following lengths:
- 32 in/80 cm or 40 in/100 cm circular knitting needles for the body
- 16 in/40 cm for the sleeves
3.75mm (US 5) 16 in/40 cm (smaller sizes) or 24 in/60 cm (larger sizes) circular knitting needles for sleeve and collar ribbing
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Tapestry Needle
Waste Yarn or Knitting Extension Cord
Scissors
3 Stitch Markers
4 Removable Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
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Gauge
22 STS + 28 Rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main needle