{"product_id":"petra-polo","title":"Petra Polo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eThis is one of those pieces that feels a little bit special to knit… and even better to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eThe Petra Polo is worked from the top down, starting at the back yoke before the shoulders are picked up and shaped. From there, everything is joined onto the needle and worked back and forth to create the yoke, with sleeve shaping followed by raglan increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eThe front plackets are worked in double knitting (so they sit beautifully and hold their shape), before the body is joined and worked in the round. Sleeves are picked up and worked down, and you can choose between short or long sleeves depending on how you want to wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eIt’s finished with a neat ribbed collar and three buttons at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThis one is more detailed than your average knit, but in a really satisfying way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eYarn notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThis pattern is designed for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"995\"\u003efine, soft yarn with good drape\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you that polished “blouse-style” finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eLook for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10tz6xo\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003elight fingering \/ 4 ply yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ab9pto\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eSomething that gives you \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e24 sts per 10 cm on 3 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eFibre-wise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8gnhtx\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eCashmere or merino blends\u003c\/strong\u003e will give you that soft, refined feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b5aduy\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eA pure wool will give a little more structure and hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eIf you’re thinking about sleeve length:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16accmv\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eShort sleeves will reduce your yarn slightly (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eMetreage (so you can plan your yarn properly)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eApproximate metreage required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrx7lp\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eXXS: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e1100–1210 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14h50l2\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eXS: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e1210 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fyl9f2\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eS: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e1210 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17e2rte\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eM: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e1320 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ewosk3\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e1320 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"75i6st\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eXL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e1430 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yoxpsv\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e2XL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e1430 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16jzce0\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e3XL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e1540 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14t0yrj\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e4XL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e1540 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrb00s\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e5XL: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e1650 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eIf knitting short sleeves, you can reduce this by approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e100–200 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eDesigned with very little positive ease (approx. 2 cm), so it sits close to the body more like a blouse than a sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eSizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eFinished bust: 82 (87) 92 (97) 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 (152) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eTip:\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eIf you prefer a looser fit or have broader shoulders, consider going up a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eGauge:\u003cbr 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option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13dixjk\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eA more detailed knit, but worth it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2606\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you’re after something that sits somewhere between a knit and a tailored top… this is a really beautiful one to make.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petite Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default 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