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Summer Polo Shirt

Pattern ID: Lister Lee Target 529
Wool brand: Elle, Titania, Motoravia, Leemont, Courtelle, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (25g balls) main, plus 4-5 contrast
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 and 40-44 inch chest (3 sizes in each range)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Cheerful plain-knit colour-block T-shirt style tops for him and her. Style shown on the woman was very popular for a period in the 1970s and often worn over a shirt, (ask me how I know...).