How to Knit a Classic Sweater T-Shirt | Brightbay Tee Knitting Pattern + Tutorial

[@DonnaKoestler]

I am a new knitter and completed this T-Shirt in July 2023 with Southwick cotton & bamboo yarn. The pattern was easy to follow and I learned how to knit German Short Rows to create the sleeves. The garment has been worn, washed a few times and becomes softer with use. Very happy with the result. Thank you from Donna.

[@sangeeta1062]

How much stitches you cast on for which size.pls help

[@sangeeta1062]

Pls

[@susanbajdek6698]

I am so glad you use yarns that are economical and readily available.

[@edithcaoili3801]

This was such a great step by step and easy to follow tutorial. Please do more!

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Oh I’m so glad!! I will definitely make more!

[@alwayssearching5129]

Thank you so much! You are clear and I completely understand the instructions! And english is not my first language! I loved it!

[@hortensia411]

I really enjoyed working on this top. Thank you so much for the short row tutorial. I had never used it before and being shown how to work it, was terrific. Thanks!

[@erbrattpak]

Love this pattern and Ashley’s clear, easy to understand KZbin teachings! Her video tutorial is a great enhancement to the written pattern. Also, each segment works up quickly. I will def be making more of these tees. Now on to her new Sweater vest pattern. Thank you Ashley!

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words! ❤️

[@margaretroberts6258]

Oh wow! You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this! I am so excited to get started on my T-shirt! And it works out perfect as we are leaving for the lake for the whole summer in two days! I can’t wait to get started! Thank you so much

[@lsncred19]

Thank you again for sharing your talents, and helping me to see how it's done. Gives me more confidence to knit a sweater tee or whatever.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

You can do it! Happy knitting ❤️

[@gvymamdvcnj131309]

This video actually saved me on a pattern I’m trying to knit. It’s a bit different, but it uses the same top down method. I was so confused! You explain things so clearly, I’ll def have to buy patterns from you in the future. Maybe this pattern actually, I love the fit!

[@ftroche]

Always appreciate your patterns. I am looking forward to this one. I have done several of yours and really appreciate the tutorial videos that you make to accompany your patterns as I am a visual learner. Thanks for another great pattern/video Ashley

[@ptoste1]

Thank you so much for sharing. This is my next project for sure. The sweater is amazing!🤩 The tutorial makes all difference in my choice because without it I wouldn’t be making this pattern. I don’t know how to read the majority of the written instructions ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Love all your work 😊

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

@@ptoste1 oh I’m so glad to hear this - thank you so much!! 😊

[@ladywithmanyinterests]

Thanks Ashley. Just finishing up the tee. Can’t wait to wear and make another.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

@@ladywithmanyinterests yay!! I’m so glad!!

[@nenengperez2993]

I can make sweater because of your tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Yes, that's my goal! You’re welcome 😊 and best of luck!

[@SomayaMohamed-f2f]

Ashley the prettiest Ashley I love you so much

[@suemcevoy5510]

I can't wait to start this tee shirt! Thank you so much for the tutorial! I've got Coboo in my stash!

[@audreyburton685]

I am looking forward to learning new techniques from this pattern!! I have just finished my first summer tee and learned how to do short rows and twisted ribbing as well as M1R and M1L. I have purchased the same yarn you used and am excited to get this on my needles. This is going to be my summer to learn new knitting skills!!!❤

[@annotlewski1104]

I had three skeins of this yarn for another top but I ordered 2 more skeins so I can knit the Brightbay Tee! Great tutorial!

[@cindymswyo]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I will be making several of these!

[@andreabush1742]

Can’t wait to make one! thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Hope you enjoy it! I'm loving mine! Happy knitting :)

[@debbieharrison567]

Thank you so much for showing us how to knit this beautiful tee! I bought my pattern and I’m waiting for my yarn to be delivered. If you here about a woman in Central Florida who accosted the UPS man because she’s waiting for her yarn, that will be me 😂.

[@angelahudson5812]

Thank you so much, Ashley! New knitter here and wonderful tutorial! 🙏🏾❤️

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

You are so welcome! thank you!!

I've been searching this tshirt tutorial then you posted it :)) thank you very muchhhj

[@ladywithmanyinterests]

Bought the pattern and can’t wait to start knitting. 💃🏾

[@deniseball1096]

Just purchased your pattern can't wait to start it .

[@DonnaKoestler]

Thank you for the T-Shirt Pattern and Instructions

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

You're welcome -- hope you enjoy!

[@tIoading]

this is like the best video ever?

[@saskiafresh]

This was so fun to make I just looove your tutorials, what would I do without them? Question: did you block this finished work? And if so, steam or wet block?

[@judygrayson7896]

Love mine going to make another with Berroco remix light. I did your vest too with wool ease instead of what you used. Feels so plastic like. I know some acrylic yarn is better than other. I hate it! I am insecure about knitting fitted garments so thought I would get something cheap. Now I know I can do it I am making also another one in a better yarn. Thanks for your tutorials to help us learn.

[@lenaraullo5263]

Love it❤ Will definitely purchase the pattern. Hope it is for Adventurous Beginner Knitter😊

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Wonderful.....I hope so too!

[@lenaraullo5263]

@@AshleyLillisKnits Hopefully, Always have problem with sleeves.

[@산책하기-l3u]

Thank you for your tutorial^^

[@drouinjohnny9036]

I was waiting for this…..thanks……❤

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Hope you like it! Yay!!

[@misscoco3019]

Bien expliqué comme d habitude.

[@ritafleitas-w3o]

Wow this tutorials is so great Thank you

[@judygrayson7896]

I am so excited 🎉

[@carolyndeakyne5863]

What mm size knitting extension cord do you use?

[@sylviamiller886]

This is so great! Can you add a v neck to this instead? I’m heavy busted so hard to wear round neck please 🙏🏻

[@svitlana.knittingwithme.]

You are the best 😊

[@reavanante2160]

Im always looking for a good t shit pattern, but mostly they are halter tops of some kind. This is really nice! Thank you! Im wondering if there is one with capped sleeves? I rarely see them.

[@silviahirschmann8717]

Wonderful! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💞💞💞

[@loriledford5389]

Hi Ashley, I prefer a longer sleeve, can I just keep knitting beyond 1 1/2 inches of stockinette? is there anything I need to do differently in regards to the german short rows? thanks!!

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Yes, absolutely…. You can just keep knitting the sleeve length to however long you’d like! No need to change anything else!

[@loriledford5389]

@@AshleyLillisKnits that's good news! this is my first sweater, I've always been afraid to try until I saw your video. thank you!

[@Whistlewalk]

Thank you!!

[@elwoodmr]

Regarding gauge swatching, would you recommend doing the swatch in the round, or flat? I’m thinking it should be in the round, since that is how the bust is constructed and that is the measurement used for determining the size. Or would you recommend doing a swatch in both round and flat? Thanks, I’m a new knitter and still figuring this out.

[@minatha20]

Me encanta todos tus proyectos❤, me gustaría subtitulos en español🥹

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Feel free to turn subtitles on in your language!

[@minatha20]

Se activan en inglés , no está autorizado para español😊 tu debes actualizarlo en tu plataforma 😊

[@nkaujnom1255]

Ohhhh love it❤

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Thank you -- this is a good one!!

[@knitartis]

Hi Ashley. I’ve completed my left sleeve short rows. But, I only have done 12 short rows. I could complete 13 but would need to move BOR marker. I would still have 4 stitches left of marker that were not worked. Should I rip back and redo or just carry on. I’m making size 4. Thank you. It’s a beautiful design. I love the full fashion details.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

That’s enough short rows!

[@drawnfrommotherhood7539]

Hi, great video thanks! I’m looking at knitting this in a marl effect with two yarns. Can you suggest what weights to get? And quantity? Then I do the trial bit, ( can’t remember what it’s called) and check it knits up to the same size / number of stitches or change needles accordingly?

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

feel free to check the pattern details for yarn weight, gauge, and yardage! You'll just have to make sure you hit gauge with the two strands together and you'll have to buy each color in the yardage listed!

[@peggytraeg]

I am wondering if the Caboo yarn "grows" when washed? I find bamboo material can stretch.

[@Pam-tx5zd]

I've never knit top down before.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

It’s fun!! Hope you try it!

[@mehra131059]

Can we knit this t shirt on straight needles

[@briannagonzales501]

Beginner here, do you need to start with a pattern to knit? Or can I just cast on and go from there?

[@lotte5173]

I have bought the pattern and have started but I am a bit worried about the fact that it seems to have some kind of a "bump" on the back because of the increases. Is this bump visible when you have the tee on?

[@Green5Apples]

Hi Ashley, I have a question. Why is it necessary to work it from top to bottom, wouldn't it work if I knit the body panels from bottom up so I can do them in one piece each?

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Hi there, yes you have to knit this method from the top down! The work is joined in the round for the body so it’s worked in one piece anyway! There’s no seaming…

[@lauriepusateri7493]

I am left handed. I am confused by left leaning and right leaning increases and knit front left and front right. Any suggestions?

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

I am Left handed too and this is how I knit!

[@lauriepusateri7493]

Thank you Ashley. I finally found a leftie. I am new to knitting and will try this for my first sweater. Your tutorial is wonderful

[@chaun72ie]

I'm a leftie too. If you knit clockwise, you do the opposite. For example , a M1L will lean to the right in a clockwise (left-handed knitting) and vice versa.

[@lauriepusateri7493]

@@chaun72ie ❤️ Thank you

[@JSRJackie]

Maybe someone can help me- fellow left hand knitter: I am about to start increases for neckline and am on left front. I just realized if I complete the increases as stated in pattern, I will have increases on the wrong side of the neck (since I am knitting left handed). Does that make sense. Should I make the increases at the end of the instead of doing them at the beginning of the row? So I would knit until 3 before the end and then increase? I am really lost here? TIA

[@carolearchambault7560]

Just finished watching it, just great , this would be my first tee. But the short row for the sleeves I think will be very hard for me. Is there an easier way? Thank you 😊

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

The short rows are what crest the beautiful sleeve cap. You can do it. Just break it down row by row, step by step!!

[@jlev9134]

V necks please?

[@vadahaynes365]

what other yarn is suitable for this blouse could you use no 3 baby sports yarn

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Just make sure you can meet gauge with whatever yarn you’re trying to substitute. You can also check out yarnsub.com!

[@SomayaMohamed-f2f]

i love you so much

[@sanj1955]

How many stitches do I need to cast on for size 3

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Feel free to grab the pattern for all the details! www.ashleylillis.com/blog/2023/6/17/classic-t-shirt-sweater-knitting-pattern-the-brightbay-tee

[@Vijaya-oi9yb]

How many stitches did u cast on

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

@@Vijaya-oi9yb the pattern has all the details! Link in the video description!

[@DebbieHQ]

I've really enjoyed this pattern - but am having a problem. I just knitted my first sleeve - and the entire R side is pulling to the back! The 4 rows on top sit at neck - but the sleeve side tilts way down! I'm right with the pattern - no counting/stich errors. Anyone have any ideas what I've done wrong? HELP PLEASE!

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Feel free to send me an email with a picture and I can try to help! My contact info is in the pattern!

[@mldcomert9118]

Çok güzel ❣️❣️Altyazı Türkçe ❣️❣️lütfen

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Feel free to turn subtitles on in your language!

[@elizabethduggins5388]

hi ashley lovely pattern i have purchased it and started it but confused on when to change from 3.75 mm to 4mm needles please help

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

You use the smaller needles for the ribbing!

[@elizabethduggins5388]

So I use 4mm right up till the end then the ribbing x

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

@@elizabethduggins5388 yes, the pattern tell you when to switch to the smaller needles 👍🏻

[@elizabethduggins5388]

Thankyou ashley I will rip it all out and start again lol love watching you and your patterns sorry if I was just stupid x

[@misscoco3019]

Même méthode mais en col v serait joli aussi.

[@JSRJackie]

Hi Ashley- Started on the t- shirt and I knit left handed. I am at the point where I am increasing for the underarms. At this point, am I going to have to do anything differently since I am knitting left handed. So far everything looks good. Thank you. Also, instead of using waste yarn to hold the stitches can I use a circular needle instead? Thank you so much. This is my first top with sleeves so I am really nervous.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

I’m so glad! Yes, feel free to use a circular needle to hold the stitches instead! Happy knitting :)

[@debbiedennie255]

GM Ashley Can you tell me how this coboo cotton holds up … stretching shape ? Your T-shirt is so darn cute on you and that colour also I will be making one or more of these Ty 😊💝🇨🇦

[@patriciapinard7848]

I’m not sure how to get the pattern I am so grateful for your help on these videos thanks again

[@harsharankaur8699]

Not clear. How many stiches for the back neck

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

All the of the information is in the pattern! Feel free to download the pattern so you can knit this in your size!

[@yumakyumak4251]

Sorry how many stich do you cast on

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Hi there! You'll need to download the pattern to get all of the information for your correct size! Check out the links in the video description.

[@laurahorgan7657]

Beautiful tshirt with nice tailoring! Thank you for such a thorough tutorial. This gives newer knitters confidence to try new skills!

[@knitartis]

@@AshleyLillisKnitsHi Ashley. I’m doing size 4. I can only fit in 12 short rows for shoulder cap. Then I have more stitches in one side of marker than other to last short row. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@crystald3655]

No idea it's not written anywhere for any size, no cast on or increase to numbers at all.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

@@crystald3655 if you have downloaded the pattern, everything is clearly written in the pattern for you for all sizes 👍🏻

[@yumakyumak4251]

And needle size please

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Feel free to download the pattern to get all of the pattern information!

[@pattycookie2011]

Suggestion: tilt your camera down so that your work can be in the middle of the frame....

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

It can be very tricky knitting on camera.... I can't tilt the camera down any more! I'm doing my best, thanks!

[@nerminodabas7703]

👍👍👍

[@mnsusan7281]

Did you figure out you only picked up 19 st for the left front? You counted 13, 14, 16…

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Don’t worry, I picked up the correct number of stitches!

[@sunaozdiyar5018]

Ellerine emeğine sağlık güzel bayan çok teşekkür ederim yapmak istiyorum ricam olacak senden Türkçe altyazılı istiyorum lütfen 🙏 💖🧿🙏🌺🌺🌺♥️♥️♥️🇹🇷♥️♥️🙃

[@tyriellehunter]

Hi I’m making a blanket but I only can find a 60inch circular knitting needle and my blanket gets tight. What supplies do I need to make a bigger blanket ? I asked some girls on TikTok and never got a response

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Blankets are tough because circular needles only go so long…. You might not be able to find anything longer! You could always knit in sections and seam pieces together if you absolutely can’t fit the stitches in the needle.

[@crystald3655]

You may need to do a trick I do and split it between two needles.

[@tyriellehunter]

Thank you both

[@mubeccelsenol4998]

Lütfen Türkçeye çevirirseniz bende anlayabilirim😊

[@betharra6543]

Subtítulos en español

[@crystald3655]

Dont by this pattern it doesn't tell you important info and is a waste of money. No idea how many to cast on, how many to increase to for the size I need or even what size I am because the size system used is nonsense. Going to be seeing if I can get a refund. Since the pattern has important info missing.

[@AshleyLillisKnits]

Hi there, all of the cast on stitch amounts are provided in the section labeled “back” as the pattern instructs you to cast on stitches first for the back. All of the necessary information is included in the pattern - it has been tech edited and tested thoroughly. I have also provided a full step by step video tutorial of the pattern here which walks you through how to make it. I have 12 sizes which correspond to a finished bust circumference to accommodate many different bust sizes. You take your bust size, add the intended ease you would like, and then pick a finished bust circumference that makes sense for you. If you have a specific question, I am always happy to help. My contact information is included in the pattern for you. Have a great day.

[@katherineshaw654]

You must not know how to read instructions or knit! Ashley gives full instructions and videos you can knit along with her!!

[@mldcomert9118]

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