This pattern is part of my book, Tunisian Crochet Wardrobe. Pre-orders are now available on my website www.justtheworsted.com.

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The Picnic Polo is a modern take on the 70s polo tee. It has a lovely Tunisian crochet basket stitch pattern. Individual panels and sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up, then sewn together. Collar and ribbing are crocheted directly onto panels.

Difficulty Level: Advanced

SIZING
This tee has a range of 3-12 cm (1-5”) positive ease
Your chest circumference:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 101-106, 112-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm 28.5-30.5 (32.5-34.5, 36.5-38.5, 40.5-42.5, 45-47) (49-51, 53-55, 57-59, 61-63)”

Bust circumference: 82 (91, 100, 113, 122) (131, 140, 153, 162) cm 33 (36.5, 40, 45, 49) (52.5, 56, 61, 65)”

Bust width (flat): 41 (46, 50, 57, 61) (66, 70, 77, 81) cm 16.5 (18.5, 20, 23, 24.5) (26.5, 28, 31, 32.5)”

Body length: 46 (48, 49, 51, 53) (56, 59, 61, 63) cm 18.5 (19, 19.5, 20.5, 21) (22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25)”
Length is adjustable. Includes 2 cm (1”) ribbing.

Neckline circumference: 61 (61, 61, 61, 61) (65, 65, 65, 65) cm 24.5 (24.5, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5) (26, 26, 26, 26)”

Armhole depth: 18 (19, 21, 22, 22) (23, 24, 25, 26) cm 7 (7.5, 8.5, 9, 9) (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)”

Sleeve circumference: 37 (39, 41, 43, 43) (46, 48, 50, 52) cm 15 (15.5, 16.5, 17, 17) (18.5, 19, 20, 21)”

Sleeve length: 13 (16, 16, 16, 16) (19, 19, 19, 19) cm 5 (6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5) (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5)”
Length is adjustable. Includes 2 cm (1”) cuff.

MATERIALS
1. Yarn: Nakyang Yarn Slow Step (Weight 1) | 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon | 50 g / 196 m (400 yd)
Slow Step (Beige) 750 (880, 980, 1,140, 1,240) (1,440, 1,590, 1,790, 2,000) meters 821 (963, 1,072, 1,247, 1,357) (1,575, 1,739, 1,958, 2,188) yards

1. Hooks and cords: Main: 4.5 mm (US 7) Tunisian crochet hook (or any hook required to meet the gauge) Ribbing hook: 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook (or any hook required to meet the gauge) An interchangeable cord up to 60 cm (24”)

2. Notions: yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, tape measure, blocking kit (optional)

This pattern is from a published book, Tunisian Crochet Wardrobe, and is protected by copyright laws. You may not replicate or reuse any parts of this pattern (including the instructions, design, video tutorials, and photos) in any form.