Novice Slipover Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Slipover — 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 15 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 95 | 49 |
| XS | 80–85 | 100 | 53 |
| S | 85–90 | 105 | 55 |
| M | 90–95 | 109 | 57 |
| L | 95–100 | 114 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 120 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 131 | 62 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 140 | 64 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 151 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 160 | 68 |
Length includes the neck rib edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 17 stitches × 25 rows in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 5 mm circular: 60, 80 or 100 cm; 4.5 mm circulars: 40 and 80 cm; 4 mm circular: 40 cm.
Designer difficulty: 1 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Hold one strand of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. Buy each component separately.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (metres) | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 648 m | 636 m |
| XS | 648 m | 636 m |
| S | 756 m | 848 m |
| M | 756 m | 848 m |
| L | 756 m | 848 m |
| XL | 864 m | 848 m |
| 2XL | 864 m | 1060 m |
| 3XL | 972 m | 1060 m |
| 4XL | 1080 m | 1060 m |
| 5XL | 1080 m | 1060 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 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
Are Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair separate alternatives?
For this designer option, use them together: one strand of Double Sunday with one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair. Each table column is a separate yarn requirement.
Does the adult slipover fit like the Man version?
This version is designed with approximately 15 cm of positive ease and a 17-stitch gauge. The Man version has its own 20-stitch gauge and measurements.