Petra Polo - Petiteknit knitting pattern, printed, German

The Petra Polo is worked top-down. First, the upper part of the back is worked with increases. Then, the shoulders are created by picking up stitches at the top of the back. Stitches are picked up along the shoulder edges, so that all stitches of the yoke are now on one needle and can be worked together in rows; first with sleeve increases, then with raglan increases. The button bands are worked in double knitting from picked-up stitches. The body is worked in the round on a circular needle, and the sleeves are also worked in the round with double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop method; either with short or long sleeves. Finally, the collar is worked in a tight rib pattern. The Petra Polo is closed with three buttons.

First, make a swatch to determine the correct needle size for you. Wash and block it before measuring.

Size Guide

The Petra Polo is designed with approx. 2 cm (0.75 inches) of positive ease. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to 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 // 29.5-31.5 (31.5-33.5) 33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.25) 43.25-47.25 (47.25-51.25) 51.25-55 (55-59) inches. The measurements of the finished garment are given on the front page. Please note: these measurements are only valid if the gauge swatch is correct. Measure yourself before you start knitting to determine the size that fits you best. For example, if your bust circumference (or the widest part of your body) is 90 cm (35.5 inches), you should choose size S. A sweater in size S has a bust circumference of 92 cm (36.25 inches), and with the chosen example, the positive ease is 2 cm (0.75 inches). If, for example, you have broad shoulders but a small bust circumference, you should choose a larger size. Consider the size you would normally wear in a sweater. You can also measure a sweater from your wardrobe that fits you particularly well and choose the size in the pattern that is closest to it. A schematic can be found here.

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

Bust circumference (sweater): 82 (87) 92 (97) 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 (152) cm // 32.25 (34.25) 36.25 (38.25) 40.25 (44) 48 (52) 56 (59.75) inches

Back shoulder width: 35 (35) 36.5 (37.5) 37.5 (40) 40 (40) 41.5 (43.5) cm // 13.75 (13.75) 14.25 (14.75) 14.75 (15.75) 15.75 (15.75) 16.25 (17.25) inches

Length: 50 (52) 53 (54) 56 (57) 58 (59) 62 (63) cm // 19.75 (20.5) 20.75 (21.25) 22 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 24.5 (24.75) inches (measured mid-back, excluding collar)

Gauge: 24 stitches x 38 rows in stockinette stitch on 3 mm (US2.5) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

Recommended needles: 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm // 24, 32 and/or 40 inches), 2 mm (US0) circular needles (40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm // 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches), 3 mm (US2.5) and 2 mm (US0) double-pointed needles (unless you are using the Magic Loop method)

Materials: 250-275 (275) 275 (300) 300 (325) 325 (350) 350 (375) g Cashmere from Sandnes Garn (25 g = 110 m // 120 yds) or Cashmere Classic from Cardiff Cashmere (25 g = 112 m // 122 yds) or Cashmere Premium from Lang Yarns (25 g = 115 m // 125 yds). If you want short sleeves, use approx. 25-50 g less yarn.

3 buttons (Ø = 15 mm // 0.6 inches)

Skill Level: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)