Polo Pullover by Mari Chiba

Polo Pullover

Knitting
August 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in St st; 22 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Broken Rib patt.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1170 - 2210 yards (1070 - 2021 m)
30 1/2 (34 1/4, 38 1/2, 42 1/4, 46 1/2, 50 1/4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38 1/2", modeled with 2 1/2" of positive ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Designer Mari Chiba

Finished Size 30 1/2 (34 1/4, 38 1/2, 42 1/4, 46 1/2, 50 1/4)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 38 1/2”, modeled with 2 1/2” of positive ease.

Yarn Plymouth DK Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 130 yd 118 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #1102 tan, 9 (10, 12, 14, 15, 17) skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st; 22 sts and 36 rows = 4” in Broken Rib patt.

A hybrid raglan-saddle construction, broken-rib yoke, wide neckline, and shaped body give the Polo Pullover a classic sportswear look with feminine detailing.