This pattern is in English
Difficulty: 3 of 5
(see explanation of difficulty here)
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
About the design
a m p l e slipover is a timeless and classic design with small, elegant details that gives the slipover a stylish and simple look. The discrete increases worked down the shoulder are continued in the armhole ribbing. You use short rows to shape the armhole to create a loose, yet still shapely, fit.
a m p l e slipover is the high-neck slipover for your knitted wardrobe. It is worked from the top and down.
Yarn suggestion
200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 250 g Vilje (Indiecita) from Filcolana (100 % alpaca) 160 m / 50 g
together with
100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 125 g Alva from Filcolana (100 % alpaca) 175 m / 25 g
Size
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
The sizes are designed to fit the following width
78-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 110 (120) 130 cm // [30¼-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 43½ (47¼) 51¼ in]
Length: 56 (56) 56 (58) 58 (58) 58 cm // [22 (22) 22 (22¾) 22¾ (22¾) 22¾ in]
Width from shoulder to shoulder (does not including 4 cm [1½ in] ribbing on each shoulder): 42 (45) 49 (54) 46 (49) 53 cm // [16½ (17¾) 19¼ (21¼) 18¼ (19¼) 20¾ in]
Width, including positive ease: 89 (95) 100 (106) 96* (106*) 116* cm // [34 (37½) 39½ (41¼) 37½ (41¼) 45½ in]
*Sizes XS (S) M (L) are based on your bust circumference. From size XL (2XL) 3XL is based on your abdomen / waist measurement, ie where you are widest.
Fit
The slipover is designed to be worn with the following positive ease:
XS (S) M (L) 4-10 cm [1½-4 in]
XL (2XL) 3XL -16 cm [-6¼ in] of positive ease around the bust, no ease around the waist
For the last 3 sizes, the fit has no ease around the waist, and a negative ease of about 16 cm at the bust. Although the number of stitches is smaller, the sleeve opening will add to the overall ease.
Recommended needles
Circular 4.5 mm [US 7] 80-120 cm [31½-39 ½ in]
Circular 3.5 mm [US 4] 60-80 cm [31½-39 ½ in]
Gauge
Stockinette stitch 22 sts x 28 row = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in], on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles
Rib (1x1 ribbing) 26-28 sts x 30-32 row = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in], on 3.5 mm [US 4] needles
Videos
In the pattern you will find links to videos (In Danish).
Always remember to follow the number of stitches indicated for the size you knit, regardless of the number of stitches shown in the video.
Sidsel Bach (@sidselbach) has created these great videos.
