Sille Slipover Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Sille Slipover — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A textured top-down slipover with knit-and-purl patterning. Work the back yoke, pick up each shoulder and join the front, then work the body in the round. Finish with ribbing around the neck and armholes.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Sille Slipover Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished item are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 6–10 cm positive ease.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) | Shoulder width (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 92 | 52 | 38 |
| S | 96 | 54 | 38 |
| M | 104 | 56 | 41 |
| L | 108 | 57 | 42 |
| XL | 116 | 59 | 43 |
| 2XL | 128 | 61 | 45 |
| 3XL | 136 | 63 | 47 |
| 4XL | 148 | 65 | 47 |
Length includes the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 32 rows in the texture pattern on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 60 or 80 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40 and 80 cm.
Designer difficulty: 4 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 546 m |
| S | 637 m |
| M | 637 m |
| L | 728 m |
| XL | 728 m |
| 2XL | 819 m |
| 3XL | 819 m |
| 4XL | 910 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g. Rounded up to whole metres where needed.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match stitch and row gauge and check the fabric; adjust needle size as needed. Round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently asked questions
Should Peer Gynt be held double?
No. This designer option uses Peer Gynt single stranded. References to two strands in other yarn versions do not apply to this option.
Does the stated length include the neck rib?
Yes. The finished length includes the neck edge; compare the same measurement on a garment you like.