Casual Fridays like Dad? The self-patterning sock yarn used in the design creates a Fair Isle effect on the collar and sleeves which lends a real sophistication to this polo pullover. It’s really warm and cozy for a spring or fall day. My child lives in this sweater.

This pullover is worked bottom up, in pieces. It has modified set-in sleeve with a short sleeve cap. Shoulders are joined using three needle bind off. Stitches are picked up and worked for the button placket and collar.

This knitting pattern includes written directions, instructions for both male and female button placement, and a schematic with measurements.

Sizes/Finished Measurements
Sizes: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs)
Finished chest: 21 (24, 26, 29 ½)” / 53.5 (61, 66, 75) cm
Back length: 10 (12, 13 ¾, 15)” / 25.5 (30.5, 35, 38) cm
Sleeve seam length: 6 ½ (7 ½, 8 ½, 10 ½)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 26.5) cm
Designed for a roomy fit with 1 to 8” (2.5 to 20 cm) positive ease, with more ease for larger sizes.

Yardage
Sock yarn (fingering weight)
Solid Colour: 258 (357, 445, 531) yd / 238 (330, 411, 490) m
Self-Patterning: 177 (220, 258, 328) yd / 164 (203, 238, 303) m

Substitution Notes
Any self-patterning sock weight or fingering yarn paired with a coordinating solid-coloured yarn may be used. Choose a yarn with easy care instructions. Superwash wool and sock yarns (whether wool or cotton blends) will work wonderfully. The self-patterning yarn may be substituted with a solid colour, a variegated yarn or a gradient yarn.

Techniques
Increases/decreases, three needle bind off, basic modified set-in sleeve sweater construction, worked flat, bottom up, seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes and sewing on buttons.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial