This polo is a minimalist and modern interpretation of a timeless classic with puff short-sleeves and ribbed accents. Its lightweight design and comfortable fit make it a wardrobe staple. Cropped to sit at the natural waist it features a classic polo-style placket that can be styled open for a casual look or buttoned up for a more polished effect. The pattern is written for an intermediate knitter and can be work with a week or two depending on skill level.

construction: The polo is worked from bottom to top in the round until the beginning of the armholes then it transitions to flat knitting, separating the front and back. The front is work first then the back, the shoulders are then joined. The placket is added after the body is complete. Short sleeves are added by picking up stitches around the armholes and the collar is worked at the end.

material list:

Yarn: DROPS Alpaca Boucle 140m/50g per ball (80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide)
Yarn balls recommended: 3-4 balls for size S ; 4balls for size M, 5 balls for size L, 5-6 balls for size XL

Tools: - circular needles 3,5mm (40cm-60cm) and 8mm (80cm-100cm)
- tapestry needle
- stitch markers
- stitch holders (1 large, 1 medium, 2/3 small)

Tension gauge

-Stockinette Stitch (Main Body, using 8mm needles):
12 stitches = 10 cm 20 rows = 10 cm

-Ribbing (Bottom of the Top and Sleeves, using 3.5mm needles):
20 stitches = 10 cm

sizing (in cm)

Bust Circumference: S 88 M 96 L 104 XL 112
Waist Circumference S 80 M 88 L 96 XL 104
Shoulder to Waist
Length: S 45 M 47 L 49 XL 51