Novice Slipover Man Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Slipover Man — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down stocking-stitch slipover. Work the back yoke, pick up the shoulders and join them for the front. Join front and back at the underarms and work the body in the round; add ribbed neckline and armhole edges at the end.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 10 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86–91 | 101 | 57 |
| S | 91–96 | 106 | 59 |
| M | 96–101 | 111 | 63 |
| L | 101–107 | 117 | 65 |
| XL | 107–113 | 123 | 68 |
| 2XL | 113–119 | 129 | 70 |
| 3XL | 119–124 | 134 | 70 |
| 4XL | 124–132 | 142 | 71 |
| 5XL | 132–144 | 154 | 73 |
Length includes the neck rib edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circular: 60, 80 or 100 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40 and 80 cm.
Designer difficulty: 1 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (metres) |
|---|---|
| XS | 728 m |
| S | 819 m |
| M | 819 m |
| L | 910 m |
| XL | 1001 m |
| 2XL | 1001 m |
| 3XL | 1092 m |
| 4XL | 1092 m |
| 5XL | 1183 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match both 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
Which size gives a 101 cm chest about 10 cm of room?
Size M measures 111 cm around, giving 10 cm of positive ease. The finished measurements already include that room.
Does the Peer Gynt option need a mohair companion?
No. Use one strand of Peer Gynt on its own for the stocked designer option in this version.