Yolanda Shirt (Crochet)

*photo credit: COSMAUDI*

Crochet a relaxed-fit button up polo that is perfect for summer. The diamond lace pattern elevates the classic summer shirt and with an accented border, this will become your new favorite summer shirt.

PATTERN 
Yolanda Shirt by COSMAUDÍ. Please purchase a personal copy of this pattern before the class begins.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 
In this course, we will guide you through the process of making this shirt in 4 classes.

Class 1 - intro, gauge swatch, filet crochet chart reading, special stitches (fsc, chainless starting dc)

Homework:students should make back panel, and at least one front panel to shaping/decreases

Class 2 - Front panel shaping & decreases, special stitches (chainless starting tc), blocking

Homework: finish front & back panels and block them. Start sleeves

Class 3 - Seaming, collar & button band

Homework: finish sleeves, block & seam. Finish collar & button band

Class 4 - Add border & buttons, weave in ends/finish

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
You should know how to read a crochet pattern and be comfortable with the basic stitches, know how to count stitches, know how to count rows, and know how to use the mattress stitch for seaming. All other stitches and techniques are explained in the pattern/class.

SIZING (from Ravelry Pattern Page)

This pattern comes with instructions for 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) ranging from bust circumferences of 28-62 in 71-158 cm. The size guide and measurements for the shirt itself can be found within the pattern.

REQUIRED YARN - available for purchase at the shop

Fingering Weight Cotton Yarn

Estimated Yarn required (from Ravelry Pattern Page):
Main Color
XS: 1135 yds 1035 m / 10.8 oz 305 g
S: 1245 yds 1140 m / 11.8 oz 335 g
M: 1340 yds 1225 m / 12.7 oz 360 g
L: 1470 yds 1345 m / 13.9 oz 395 g
XL: 1580 yds 1445 m / 15 oz 425 g
2XL: 1710 yds 1565 m / 16.2 oz 460 g
3XL: 1805 yds 1650 m / 17.1 oz 485 g
4XL: 1970 yds 1800 m / 18.7 oz 530 g
5XL: 2085 yds 1905 m / 19.8 oz 560 g
Border Color
75 yds 70 m / 0.7 oz 20 g for all sizes

REQUIRED TOOLS - available for purchase at the shop
Hook: E/3.5 mm crochet hook or any other hook needed to obtain the gauge and a C/2.75 mm hook for the border
Other: 6 x 14-18 mm buttons, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, tape measure