Knitting Kit - Petra Polo by PetiteKnit

The Petra Polo is worked from the top down. First, the upper back is worked with increases. Then, the shoulders are worked from stitches picked up along the back. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulders to join all the yoke stitches onto the same circular needle to be worked back and forth, first with sleeve increases, then with raglan increases.

The front button bands are worked in double knitting from picked-up stitches before the body is then worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked in the round with double-pointed needles or using the Magic Loop technique on a circular needle, and can be made short or long.

Finally, the collar is worked in tight ribbing. The Petra Polo closes with three buttons.

It is recommended to knit a swatch to determine the needle size that gives the correct gauge. Be sure to wash your swatch before taking measurements.

Size Guide

The Petra Polo is designed with approximately 2 cm of positive ease, meaning it is intended to measure approximately 2 cm more than your bust circumference.

Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) fit a bust circumference of:

75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm

The final dimensions of the polo can be found on the pattern cover page.

Please note that these measurements are valid only if the gauge is maintained throughout the project.

Measure your bust circumference before starting to choose the most appropriate size.

Example:
If your bust circumference is 90 cm, it is recommended to knit size S. The size S polo measures 92 cm in bust circumference, which gives a positive ease of 2 cm.

If, for example, you have broad shoulders but a small bust, you can choose a larger size. You can also refer to the size you usually buy for your blouses or measure a similar garment in your wardrobe to choose the closest size.

The Petra Polo shown in the photos is knitted in size XXS.

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Bust circumference

82 (87) 92 (97) 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 (152) cm

Shoulder width (back)

35 (35) 36.5 (37.5) 37.5 (40) 40 (40) 41.5 (43.5) cm

Length

50 (52) 53 (54) 56 (57) 58 (59) 62 (63) cm
(measured at the center back, excluding the collar)

Gauge

24 stitches x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 3 mm needles.

Needles

Circular needles

• 3 mm / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm
• 2 mm / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm

Double-pointed needles

• 3 mm and 2 mm
  (if not using the Magic Loop technique)

Materials

250-275 (275) 275 (300) 300 (325) 325 (350) 350 (375) g of:

• Cardiff Cashmere Cashmere Classic
  (25 g = 112 m)

If you prefer short sleeves, remove approximately 25-50 g of yarn.

Additional supplies

• 3 buttons, 15 mm in diameter

Difficulty level

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(5 out of 5)