Bay Breeze Tee by Jill Zielinski

Bay Breeze Tee

Knitting
May 2023
Light Fingering ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch, worked in-the-round, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
879 - 2042 yards (804 - 1867 m)
SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
English
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The Bay Breeze Tee became a staple in my Summer wardrobe—cherished for its fit, style, and fabric. Since its release we received numerous requests for a long sleeve version, and I realized this fantastic tee is too special to ONLY wear during the warmer months. I’m thrilled to unveil the long sleeve version of this beloved pattern!


Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the bust.
Samples shown is are size 2 and worn with 5” of positive ease.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approx. 34.75 (39.25, 44, 48.75, 53.25, 58, 62, 66.75, 72)”/ 87 (98, 110, 122, 133, 145, 155, 167, 180)cm

RECOMMENDED YARN:
North Bay Fiber, Elemental Fingering (100% domestic Cormo wool; 465 yd / 425 m per 100 g); 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins for Short Sleeve version or 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins for Long Sleeve Version.

Short Sleeve Sample shown in color Daisy.
Long Sleeve Sample shown in color Mulberry Haze.

OR
For Short Sleeve Option:
Light fingering weight yarn in the approx amount: 879 (1021, 1153, 1297, 1461, 1645, 1756, 1889, 2042)yds / 799 (928, 1048, 1179, 1328, 1495, 1596, 1717, 1856)m

For Long Sleeve Option:
Light fingering weight yarn in the approx amount: 1196 (1368, 1526, 1687, 1869, 2084, 2217, 2715, 2562)yds / 1087 (1243, 1387, 1534, 1699, 1894, 2015, 2170, 2329)m

GAUGE:
24 sts x 36 rnds = 4”/10cm in chart and Stockinette stitch,
worked in the round, blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular Gauge Needle
may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches.
Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 4 (3.5mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60”
(for sizes 58.5”/146cm and above) circular needles—
or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 3 (3.25mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 58.5”/146cm and above) circular needles and DPNs—
or one size smaller than gauge needle

TOOLS:
Stitch markers, waste yarn, and tapestry needle

NOTES:
• Piece is worked in-the-round from the top down.
• Directions are written for the smallest size, with larger sizes
in parentheses.
• Short row shaping is used before the Yoke Increases to raise
the back of neck.
• Sleeves stitches from the yoke are placed on waste yarn while
the Body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. Sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles and worked in the
round to the Cuff.
• For short rows, sample shown uses the method for Japanese Short Rows in the round. LINK FOR TUTORIAL
• Neckline is worked last and is picked up from the
provisional cast-on.