Let's get your summer knitting started! The Tuileries Polo pattern from Soumine KIM is a top down, dropped shoulder top with an all over eyelet pattern. The open stitch adds interest to a traditionally sporty design. This is a good class to explore summer yarn options if you don't typically knit summer items. Cotton merino, cashmere silk, cotton/silk/linen/alpaca are all fiber blends that would be great for this summer knit pullover.

Class Schedule:

• 5/11: Measure gauge swatch, calculate size, and cast on. Discuss chart reading. Start working upper back.
• 5/25: Begin the right front. Learn buttonhole technique.
• 6/1: Begin the left front.
• 6/8: Join the right and left upper fronts, button bands, and back to begin working the body in the round. Discuss hem ribbing and learn Ruke (sewn) bind off.
• 6/22: Pick up stitches along the neckline and begin polo collar. Learn welt stitch.
• 6/29: Pick up stitches along the armhole and begin sleeves using German Short rows.

Note: The amount of time to complete the polo shirt will be dependent on the size knitted and time you devote to knitting each day/week. 

Materials to bring or for purchase:  

• Purchase a copy of the pattern here.
• 890, 990, 1050 (1110, 1220, 1295) meters of sport weight or fingering yarn, depending on size knitted.
• Size 4 US 24", 32" or 40" circular needles for the body. Size 2.5 US 24", 32" or 40" circular needles for the body ribbing. Size 2 US 24" circular needles for the collar. Size 4 US 12", 16" or 32" and circular needle (if magic loop method is prefered) for sleeves. These needle sizes are suggested by the pattern. Please note that these sizes can change for you based on your gauge. If you are unsure about your gauge, come to class with your gauge swatch to discuss before purchasing all needles (see swatch homework below).
• Three buttons (18mm)
• Waste yarn or Barber cords
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

***Homework before first class***
Please come to class having knit and blocked a swatch. Cast on 37 stitches using 4 US needles. Knit 40 rows in pattern.
RS: [k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, yo, ssk, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, yo] 3 times, k1
WS: p1, [p2, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p1] 3 times
Soak the swatch for 20 minutes in a bowl of cool water. Remove the swatch and gently squeeze it to remove excess water. Lay flat to dry.


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Skill Level:	Intermediate
Skill Details:
Requirements:	Please know how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, and decrease. Experience knitting a garment would be helpful but not required.
Instructor:	Karen