Knitting Kit - Chantal Polo by Moreca Knit

Chantal Polo Knitting Kit by Moreca Knit

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry here. 

Pattern available in French and English.

The brown sweater is made with Cardiff Classic Cashmere, col. 643, col. 518 and col. 623 — SIZE M.

DESIGN OVERVIEW

The Chantal Polo is knitted from the top down in a slipped-stitch pattern. The work begins with the collar, knitted flat with short rows, then increases are made for shaping.

The back is then knitted flat, with increases to shape the shoulders. Stitches are picked up along the angled edges of the back, then the right and left front sections are knitted separately, with increases to shape the neckline.

The different sections are then joined and the yoke is knitted flat to form the edges for the button bands, while simultaneously making increases for the sleeves and along the raglan lines.

The button bands are then worked in double knitting, then the yoke is joined to continue working in the round.

The sleeve stitches are held in suspension, new stitches are cast on under the armholes and the body is knitted in the round.

Finally, the sleeve stitches are picked up, stitches are picked up under the armholes and the sleeves are knitted in the round with decreases.

SIZE GUIDE

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust measurement of:

80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm
31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 in

The Chantal Polo has a relaxed fit with positive ease of approximately 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in) for sizes XS to XL. For sizes 2XL to 5XL, the ease decreases to approximately 3 to 14 cm (1¼ to 5½ in), depending on your bust measurement and the size chosen.

Take your measurements before starting so you can choose the size that suits you best.

For example, if your bust, or the widest part of your upper body, measures 95 cm (37½ in), you should knit the size M. The finished garment in size M measures 109 cm (43 in) around, giving approximately 14 cm (5½ in) of positive ease.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Circumference:
100 (105) 109 (114) 120 (124) 133 (144) 153 cm
39¼ (41¼) 43 (45) 47¼ (48¾) 52¼ (56¾) 60¼ in

Back length (excluding collar):
55 (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) 62 (64) 66 cm
21¾ (22) 22½ (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 26 in

Please note that the final dimensions can only be achieved if you follow the gauge indicated throughout the project.

GAUGE

26 stitches x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in slipped-stitch pattern with 4 mm (US 6) needles.

52 stitches x 64 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in double knitting with 3 mm (US 2½) needles.

Note: the indicated gauge takes into account both thicknesses of the double knitting. The visible number of stitches and rows for each thickness corresponds to half the indicated amount, i.e. 26 stitches x 32 rows.

The swatches are measured after washing and blocking. Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm (16 in and 32 or 40 in), as well as double-pointed needles, unless using the Magic Loop technique.
• 2 circular needles of 3 mm (US 2½) 100 cm (40 in) x 80 cm (32 in if you are not using the 100 cm needles for the body), as well as double-pointed needles.

SUGGESTED YARNS

Option 1: Cardiff Cashmere Classic
25 g = 112 m (122 yards)

Color A: 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (325) 350 g
Color B: 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) 100 g
Color C: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 g

NOTIONS

• 4 buttons 12 mm in diameter
• Stitch markers
• Tail yarn or stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

ADVANCED ★★★★☆

TECHNIQUES USED

• Judy’s Magic Cast-On — video available
• Backward Loop Cast-On — video available
• Picking up stitches
• Knitting flat
• Knitting in the round
• Increases — video available
• Decreases — video available
• Short rows — video available
• Double knitting — video available
• Buttonholes — video available
• Italian bind-off — video available