the sugarplum polo by Soraya García

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LEVEL: ADVANCED

this project includes complex stitch patterns and shaping using a variety of techniques and stitches simultaneously.

sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

the model is shown in size 4 with 2.5 cm / 1” of ease.

measurements

bust circumference: 93 (97, 103, 109, 113, 119) (123, 129, 133, 139) cm 36.5 (38.25, 40.5, 43, 44.5, 46.75) (48.5, 50.75, 52.25, 54.75) “
total lenght: 57 (58.5, 58, 59, 58, 59) (60, 60.5, 63, 64,5) cm 22.5 (23, 22.75, 23.25, 22.75, 23.25) (23.5, 23.75, 24.75, 25.5)“
body lenght (underarm to brim): 33 (33, 34.5, 36, 38, 38.5) (39.5, 40, 40.5, 41.5) cm 13 (13, 13.5, 14.25, 15, 15.25) (15.5, 15.75, 16, 16.25)“
sleeve circumference: 34.5 (35, 35, 37, 37, 38) (38, 39.5, 39.5, 40.5) cm 13.5 (13.75, 13.75, 14.5, 14.5, 15) (15, 15.5, 15.5, 16)“
sleeve lenght (underarm to cuff): 40.5 (42, 42.5, 43, 44.5, 45) (46.5, 47.5, 47.5, 47) cm 16 (16.5, 16.75, 17, 17.5, 17.75) (18.25, 18.75, 18.75, 18.5) “

intended ease
recommended ease: approx. 2.5 cm / 1 “ of positive ease.

construction notes
the Sugar Plum Polo is knitted top-down, with a set-in sleeve. first, the front and back yokes are worked flat and separately. the sleeve cups are then shaped with German short rows and left on hold to work the body.

the front is knitted in a fancy broken ribbing stitch, and the back and sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch. sleeves are worked in the round until you reach the desired length. finally, you will work and sew the neckline to the neckline box.

yarn
these yardages are estimated. the total amount of yarn will depend on your personal gauge and any other modifications you make.

for this garment, I wanted to use a rustic but beautiful and quality yarn such as Petit Lambswool by Biches et Buches. this yarn has the perfect colours for the vintage look of this garment. it is an enjoyable yarn to knit, and when it blocks, it leaves a beautiful and defined stitch, but at the same time, a very handmade feeling.

Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool
4 ( 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins (red brown / rouge brun)

if you want to knit this design in custom colors, please see all our colors of Le Petit Lambswool here and select your preferred color directly on these pages.

the biches & bûches wool bundle contains the necessary yarn for your chosen size, in the original colorway, and the biches & bûches totebag.

the pattern is available on Soraya’s ravelry page.

needles
3.75mm / 80cm size US 4/32 “circular needles or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge.
3.50 mm / 20 cm size US 4/32 “ circular or double sted needles for sleeves.
3.25mm / 80-20cm size US 4/32 “ circular or double sted needles for body and sleeve ribbings.

notions
yarn needle, markers, two buttons, wool scraps or 2 stitch holders.

gauge
20 stitches and 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 “) in CIRCULAR broken ribbing stitch after blocking.

techniques used
long-tail cast-on
german short rows
cable cast-on
3 needle sewing
grafting
Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off