Lulu Slipover Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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The Lulu Slipover Junior is worked from the top down. The slipover has a deep armhole and is closed with two buttons along both sides. First, the back is worked and then the front. Ribbing edges are worked along the armholes, and along the sides, which form slits towards the hem, double knitted edges are worked. Two buttonholes are worked along the front part of these double knitted edges. At the end, a ribbing edge is worked along the neck opening.
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)
Size Guide
The Lulu Slipover Junior is designed to have approx. 20 cm of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-11) 11-12 (12-14) years are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (75) 78 (82) cm. The measurements for the finished garment are listed on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the slipover is knitted in the correct gauge). If the recipient measures 57 cm around the chest, you should knit a size 4-5 years. Size 4-5 years has a chest circumference of 77 cm which will, in this example, give 20 cm of positive ease. If the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the lengths to the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is short/taller than average.
Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-11) 11-12 (12-14) years
Bust circumference: 69 (71) 75 (77) 81 (83) 89 (91) 95 (99) 103 (107) cm
Length: 38 (39) 40 (42) 43 (45) 47 (49) 50 (52) 55 (57) cm (measured mid back excl. neck edge)
Wild & Woolly yarn options
Choose one of the following single-strand 8ply yarns. Each option should be knitted to the pattern tension of 20 stitches to 10 cm in stocking stitch. Always knit and wash a tension swatch before purchasing the full quantity.
| Size | Peer Gynt | Double Sunday | Sesia Nordica |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 364 m | 324 m | 400 m |
| 2–3 years | 364 m | 432 m | 400 m |
| 3–4 years | 364 m | 432 m | 400 m |
| 4–5 years | 364 m | 432 m | 400 m |
| 5–6 years | 364 m | 432 m | 400 m |
| 6–7 years | 455 m | 432–540 m | 500 m |
| 7–8 years | 455 m | 540 m | 500 m |
| 8–9 years | 455 m | 540 m | 500 m |
| 9–10 years | 546 m | 540 m | 600 m |
| 10–11 years | 546 m | 648 m | 600 m |
| 11–12 years | 637 m | 648 m | 700 m |
| 12–14 years | 637–728 m | 756 m | 700–800 m |
Peer Gynt and Double Sunday quantities are converted from PetiteKnit’s official yarn requirements. Sesia Nordica replaces the original Peruvian Highland Wool option. Purchase complete balls sufficient to meet or exceed the metre total shown.
Sample shown: The pink Lulu Slipover Junior is knitted in Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, colour Shocking Pink (4626).
Buttons: 4 buttons, 15–18 mm diameter
Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle
23 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in double knitting on a 2.5 mm [US1½] needle
Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 60 cm, 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 and 60 and/or 80 cm and 2.5 mm [US1½] / 60 cm
