The Irene Slipover comfy and relaxed slipover with a continuous textured-stripe pattern. The Irene Slipover has a crew neckline and is worked top-down; the yoke is worked flat and joined in the round for the body. There are two hem options: split or regular – the choice is yours!

This pattern is named after my Nana Irene who taught me how to knit as a child and where my knitting journey truly began.

This pattern has been professionally graded and tech edited by the wonderful Rebecca Williamson. The Irene Slipover has also been fully test knitted, by both female and male knitters, across all sizes by a very talented group of test knits (a massive thank you to you all!).

Please note that this pattern consists of one pdf file, totalling 14 pages. The file is formatted for A4 paper. This pattern includes written instructions, a link to private video tutorial, summary of textured pattern as a chart, and illustrations.

For pattern support please contact me via email at journeythroughyarn@gmail.com, I am always happy to help you on your knitting journey!
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Difficulty
This pattern has a relatively simple construction, with a textured design that looks impressive but is simple to achieve. This pattern would be ideal for a confident beginner and above.

Sizing
This pattern comes in nine sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)

To Fit Measurements
Bust circumference: 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155)cm/ 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57, 61) inches

Upper arm circumference: 23.75 (26.25, 28.75, 31.25, 33.75) (37.5, 41.25, 45, 48)cm/ 9.25 (10.25, 11.25, 12.25, 13.25) (14.75, 16.25, 17.75, 19) inches

Garment Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (94, 104, 114, 124) (134, 144, 154, 164)cm/ 33 (37, 41, 45, 48.75) (52.75, 56.75, 60.75, 64.5) inches

Armhole depth: 18 (19, 20, 20.5, 21.5) (22, 23, 24, 24.5)cm/ 7.25 (7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5) (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75) inches

Body length (from the underarm cast-on stitches through the hem)(cropped version): 26cm/ 10 inches

Body length (from the underarm cast-on stitches through the hem)(regular version): 30cm/ 12 inches

This pattern is designed to have 10 cm/ 4 inches of positive ease. If you would prefer a more fitted or more oversized slipover, please choose a size based on how much ease is most appropriate for you. The sample was knit in size C and has 10 cm/ 4 inches of positive ease.

Gauge & Tension
20 sts x 30 rows in 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches

Please swatch - I promise it will make all the difference to the fit of your finished slipover! (blocked).

Suggested Yarn
575 (625, 690, 755, 805) (855, 925, 975, 1045) metres of DK-weight yarn

Sample 1 (cropped length) uses Woolyknit Merino Wool 4ply (470 m=100 g) held double.
Sample 2 (regular length) uses The Scottish Yarn Festival DK (80% Shetland; 20% Cheviot) (230 m = 100 g)

Suggested Needles
4mm/ US size 6 circular needles (80 cm/ 32”) for body
3.5mm/ US size 4 (80 cm/ 32” for body; & 25-40 cm/ 10-16” for armhole and collar) for ribbing

Other Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, tape measure, elastic for collar (optional).

Techniques
Long-tail cast-on (or your preferred cast-on method), purl, m1L, m1Lp, m1R, m1Rp, ssk, k2tog, p2tog, German Short Rows (including making a double stitch), cast-on stitches using backwards loop method, pick up stitches, Italian bind off (or your preferred bind off method), dip stitches (I have included a video on how these stitches are worked both flat and in the round).