{"product_id":"kit-de-tricot-chantal-polo-par-moreca-knit","title":"Knitting Kit - Chantal Polo by Moreca Knit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChantal Polo Knitting Kit by Moreca Knit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- you must purchase the pattern on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/chantal-polo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern available in French and English. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brown sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e is made with Cardiff Classic Cashmere, col. 643, col. 518 and col. 623 — \u003cstrong\u003eSIZE M\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDESIGN OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChantal Polo\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe button bands are then worked in double knitting, then the yoke is joined to continue working in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeve stitches are held in suspension, new stitches are cast on under the armholes and the body is knitted in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the sleeve stitches are picked up, stitches are picked up under the armholes and the sleeves are knitted in the round with decreases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSIZE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes \u003cstrong\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed to fit a bust measurement of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chantal Polo has a relaxed fit with \u003cstrong\u003epositive ease of approximately 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e for sizes XS to XL. For sizes 2XL to 5XL, the ease decreases to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 14 cm (1¼ to 5½ in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on your bust measurement and the size chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your measurements before starting so you can choose the size that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if your bust, or the widest part of your upper body, measures \u003cstrong\u003e95 cm (37½ in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, you should knit the \u003cstrong\u003esize M\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finished garment in size M measures \u003cstrong\u003e109 cm (43 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e around, giving approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 cm (5½ in) of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 (105) 109 (114) 120 (124) 133 (144) 153 cm\u003cbr\u003e39¼ (41¼) 43 (45) 47¼ (48¾) 52¼ (56¾) 60¼ in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack length (excluding collar):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55 (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) 62 (64) 66 cm\u003cbr\u003e21¾ (22) 22½ (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 26 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the final dimensions can only be achieved if you follow the gauge indicated throughout the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 stitches x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e in slipped-stitch pattern with \u003cstrong\u003e4 mm (US 6)\u003c\/strong\u003e needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e52 stitches x 64 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e in double knitting with \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm (US 2½)\u003c\/strong\u003e needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003e26 stitches x 32 rows\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swatches are measured after washing and blocking. Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUGGESTED NEEDLES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 mm (US 6)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 circular needles of 3 mm (US 2½)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSUGGESTED YARNS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1: Cardiff Cashmere Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 g = 112 m (122 yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (325) 350 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor B:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) 100 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e4 buttons \u003cstrong\u003e12 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTail yarn or stitch holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIFFICULTY LEVEL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADVANCED ★★★★☆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNIQUES USED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJudy’s Magic Cast-On — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBackward Loop Cast-On — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting in the round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecreases — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort rows — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDouble knitting — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eButtonholes — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eItalian bind-off — video available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kit de tricot - Moreca Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193030070355,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3097\/6590\/files\/Chantal_Polo_Moreca_Knit_knitting_pattern_80_medium2.jpg?v=1788899211","url":"https:\/\/maillerie.ca\/en\/products\/kit-de-tricot-chantal-polo-par-moreca-knit","provider":"La Maillerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}