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This pattern is also available as a Lion Brand crochet kit! The kit comes with a free copy of the PDF pattern as well as all the yarn required for your size in your chosen colourway.

ABOUT
The modern silhouette of the Vested Interest Slipover effortlessly blends sophistication and comfort, making it a standout piece in any wardrobe. This versatile style is easy to dress up or down—pair it with a button-up and tailored trousers for the office or layered over a flowy dress for a casual weekend look.

For more information and additional photos, visit knitsnknots.ca/vested-interest-slipover.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Local Grown in colorway “Blue Jeans”

• 100% Wool
• 186 yds (170 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
• Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required:
4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins
675 (725, 790, 875, 935) (1150, 1200, 1275, 1350) yds
617 (663, 722, 800, 855) (1052, 1098, 1166, 1234) m
See sizing chart on page 5.

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Local Grown with any similar category 4 (heavy worsted) medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain Main Gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5 locking stitch markers, several more locking stitch markers (optional) to help with seaming the bottom ribbing to the body of the slipover

GAUGE
Main Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 6 v-sts and 12 rows in pattern, blocked.

Ribbing Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 20 hdc and 9 rows in hdcBLO, blocked.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
beg: beginning
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
hdc: half double crochet
hdcBLO: half double crochet in the back loop only
PM: place stitch marker
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
v-st: v-stitch—(sc, ch 2, sc) in designated stitch
WS: wrong side

PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing: This slipover is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.
View full sizing chart in Ravelry photos.

Right Side: There is a “right side” and “wrong side” to this slipover. The pattern will instruct you on which side is intended to be worn facing outwards.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/round in italics. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round. If only one number is provided, it applies to all sizes.

Right-handed vs Left-handed Crocheters: The pattern is written with right-handed crocheters in mind (those who hold their hook in their right hand and crochet each row toward the left). If you are a left-handed crocheter, any instructions referring to the “right-hand side” or “left-hand side” should be reversed.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern.

Construction: This slipover is crocheted flat from the top-down. You will begin with the back panel neckline, working a few increase rows until reaching your unique yoke depth. The front panel is worked directly onto the back panel, beginning at the tops of the shoulders. Next, the two front pieces are joined to create the front neckline. The front and back panels are connected and crocheted in joined, turned rounds until reaching your desired length. Optional waist-shaping instructions are included for a tapered fit. The bottom ribbing is worked separately and sewn to the bottom edge. Lastly, several finishing rounds are added to the neckline and each armhole opening to clean up the edges.

Notes on Fit: This design is intended to fit oversized, with the top edges of the slipover extending slightly past the edges of your shoulders. There is an optional finishing round that will cinch the armholes in for a tighter fit, if preferred. The fit of the body will seem quite wide before working the tapered decreases and adding the band of ribbing to the bottom—this is normal.

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