Sidekick Polo

The Sidekick Polo is a fun project that combines timeless style with playful colorwork. Knit in breathable cotton with classic stripes, it’s the perfect lightweight top for active kids and a satisfying knit you’ll enjoy from the ribbed hem to the polished collar.

Designed for babies and children from 3 months to 16 years, this polo is comfortable enough for everyday adventures while looking smart enough for special occasions. The simple bottom-up construction and customizable stripe sequence make it a rewarding project for knitters ready to build their skills.

/PATTERN DETAILS

• 3 months to 16 years

• Beginner to advanced beginner

• Worked from the bottom up with the body knitted in the round before separating into flat front and back panels; sleeves picked up and worked from the armholes; collar worked in separate sections

• Stockinette stitch, k1 p1 ribbing, picking up stitches, mattress stitch seaming, simple neckline shaping, stripes: Full explanations are given in the pattern.

• Lightweight polo shirt with folded collar

• Customizable striped or solid-color design

• Classic fit with approximately 7–9 cm / 2.75–3.5” positive ease

/SIZE

Finished polo measurements:

Bust circumference (a): 49 (52, 56, 59, 61) (66.5, 74, 79, 84) (89.5, 92, 94.5) cm / 19.25 (20.5, 22, 23.25, 24) (26.25, 29.25, 31, 33) (35.25, 36.25, 37.25)“.

Total length (b): 24.5 (26.5, 30, 32.5, 35) (40.5, 45, 51.5, 56.5) (61.5, 65.5, 69.5) cm / 9.75 (10.5, 11.75, 12.75, 13.75) (16, 17.75, 20.25, 22.25) (24.25, 25.75, 27.25)“.

Armhole depth (c): 14.5 (15, 16, 16.5, 17.5) (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23) (24, 25.5, 26.5) cm / 5.75 (6, 6.25, 6.5, 7) (7.25, 7.75, 8.5, 9) (9.5, 10, 10.5)“.

Shoulder width, each (d): 6 (6.5, 7, 8, 8.5) (9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5) (14, 14, 14.5) cm / 2.25 (2.5, 2.75, 3.25, 3.25) (3.75, 4.25, 4.5, 5) (5.5, 5.5, 5.75)“.

Total sleeve length (e): 10.5 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 13) (13.5, 14, 15, 15.5) (16, 17, 17.5) cm / 4.25 (4.25, 4.25, 4.5, 5) (5.25, 5.5, 6, 6) (6.25, 6.75, 7)“.