Introduction:
The Florence Polo is a 1970s-inspired top that will be a staple in your closet in all seasons.

Construction:
The polo is worked bottom-up in the round. You then separate the front and back and work in flat stockinette stitch. You then work the shoulders one at a time and seam them together. You pick up stitches around the neck and work a 1x1 rib polo collar. You then pick up stitches for each sleeve and knit in the round, working German Short Rows and decreases.
Note: Instructions are included on how to opt out of waist shaping. There is also an option to customize your sleeve circumference size.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Intermediate.

Gauge:
Stockinette in the round on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, blocked:
4 in / 10 cm = 17 sts
4 in / 10 cm = 25 rows
Note: In order to get gauge you may need to go up or down a needle size. This is dependent on the yarn you use and your unique tension.

Sizes:
XXS-5XL
Your bust circumference:
XXS: 27-30 inches / 68-76 cm
XS: 31-34 inches / 78-86 cm
S: 34-36 inches / 86-91 cm
M: 36-38 inches / 91-96 cm
L: 40-42 inches / 101 - 107 cm
XL: 44-46 inches / 111-117 cm
XXL: 48-50 inches / 122-127 cm
3XL: 52-54 inches / 132-137 cm
4XL: 56-58 inches / 142-147 cm
5XL: 60-63 inches / 152-160 cm
Ease: Approximately 0” ease. If you would like positive ease on your garment for a looser fit, I recommend sizing up and opting not to do waist shaping.
Note on sizing: If you would like to have an oversized fit, feel free to size up and opt for the no-waist-shaping option in the pattern.

Recommended Yarn:
Savannah Rose Handmade’s DK-weight yarn, 246 yards/100g Fine Superwash Merino Wool - Recommended in colorway “Midsommar”
Alternate Yarn Suggestion:
KnitPicks Swish DK
Sandnes Garn DUO
CandyFibers DK

Estimated Amounts of Yarn Needed:
2 (2, 3, 3, 4) 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins of 246 yds/100g yarn
200 (200, 250, 300, 350) 400 (500, 500, 600, 600) grams
490 (490, 615, 740, 860) 1000 (1250, 1250, 1500, 1500) yards / 450 (450, 560, 675, 800) 915 (1150, 1150, 1375, 1375) meters

Suggested Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular knitting needles or the size needles you need to get gauge. (Choose a circumference that is several inches / cm shorter than your finished garment waist measurement.)

Other Materials:
BOR Stitch Marker
4 Removable/Locking Stitch Markers
Spare needle in similar size (to do 3-needle bind off)
Spare needle or piece of spare yarn to hold stitches
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Links to tutorial videos for each technique needed are included in the pattern.

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You can purchase a knitting kit with all the yarn you need from https://www.savannahrosehandmade.com/