What you'll need
| US Women's: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
We Are Knitters The Cotton Wool -
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3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Caron Cotton Cakes
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1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Product Description
In a light weight cotton version of the original chunky knit Best Buds Pullover, this converted light weight tee still features the subtle lacing down the sides of the body. Made for all sizes and body types, this pattern is written for sizes XS-4XL and offers notes to adjust the lacing from partial, full or bottom only lacing.
Skills required for this intermediate knit are knitting in the round, knitting flat, knit and purl stitches, ribbing, picking up stitches, increase stitches (M1R, M1L), button holes (K2tog, YO) and blocking knowledge.
Sizes (fits bust size)* XS - 28 - 30” bust S - 32 - 34” bust M - 36 - 38” bust L - 40 - 42” bust XL - 44 - 48” bust 2XL - 50 - 52” bust 3XL - 54 - 56” bust 4XL - 58 - 60” bust
Best Buds Cotton Tee by Lovely by Lee
What is Being Made
The Best Buds Cotton Tee is a knitted top designed by Lovely by Lee, available in eight sizes ranging from XS (28-30" bust) to 4XL (58-60" bust). This garment features approximately 15" of length from the underarm to the bottom of the tee, with the option to adjust the length to personal preference. The pattern is designed to fit with approximately 1-2" of negative ease, creating a fitted silhouette that hugs the body comfortably.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The construction utilizes circular knitting methods, allowing for seamless construction in the round. Shaping techniques are incorporated throughout the pattern, including increases and decreases to create the fitted garment shape. The pattern uses standard abbreviations including Make One Left (M1L) and Make One Right (M1R) for increases, as well as Knit 2 Together (K2tog) for decreases. Cast-on and bind-off techniques form the foundation and finishing edges of the garment.
Stitches Used
The Best Buds Cotton Tee primarily features knit stitches as the main construction element. The pattern incorporates increases using M1L and M1R techniques to shape the garment where needed, and decreases using K2tog to create fitted shaping. These fundamental stitches combine to create a classic, wearable knit fabric with intentional shaping for a flattering fit.
Materials and Tools
This pattern requires light worsted weight cotton yarn in category 3 or 4, with yardage varying by size: XS requires 540 yards, S requires 580 yards, M requires 620 yards, L requires 650 yards, XL requires 760 yards, 2XL requires 890 yards, 3XL requires 1,100 yards, and 4XL requires 1,350 yards. Knitters will need US 7/4.5mm circular knitting needles in two sizes: a 24-36" needle for the body of the garment and a 16" needle for smaller circumference sections. Markers are essential for tracking pattern repeats and the beginning of rounds during construction.
Pattern Information
The Best Buds Cotton Tee is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Lovely by Lee. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and materials lists to guide knitters through the project. Crafters who choose to sell finished knitted items made from this pattern are requested to provide a link or mention of the design credit to Lovely by Lee and their Etsy shop at lovelybylee.etsy.com.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Caron Cotton Cakes |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Lovely by Lee |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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