Saxon Slipover My Size - English

Saxon Slipover My Size is worked from the bottom up. The bottom ribbed edge is first worked flat as two separate pieces (one for the front and one for the back), which are joined to form a slit at each side of the slipover. The slipover is then worked in the round until the armholes, and then back and forth as a single piece. The front is adorned with the Irish Saxon Braid and symmetrical twists on a background of reverse stocking stitch. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with a 3-needle bind off. The neckline opening and armholes are finished with ribbed edges.

Sizes

To fit bust sizes given in cm:

82-87 (87-92) 92-97 (97-102) 102-107 (107-112) 112-117 (117-122) 122-132 (132-142) 142-152 cm

To fit bust sizes given in inches:

32.25-34.25 (34.25-36.25) 36.25-38.25 (38.25-40.25) 40.25-42.25 (42.25-44) 44-46 (46-48) 48-52 (52-56) 56-60 inches

Size guide

Saxon Slipover is a hip-length model that is designed to have a classic fit with approx. 5-10 cm of positive ease compared to your bust measurement. Measure your full bust circumference before beginning and choose the size that is 5 to 10 cm larger than your measurement. The slipover is designed to have a scoop neck and the armholes should accommodate a light top, shirt or t-shirt underneath. The pattern includes 3 optional modifications to adjust slipover length, armhole depth and the extent to which the neckline dips at the front of the slipover.

Finished measurements

Bust circumference: approx. 92 (97) 102 (107) 112 (117) 122 (127) 137 (147) 157 cm

[36.25 (38.25) 40.25 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 54 (57.75) 61.75 inches]. Note that the cabling may pull the fabric inwards, and that the finished garment should be washed and blocked to achieve these finished bust measurements.

Length from shoulder high point to waist edge, measured at front: approx. 55.5 (56.5) 57.5 (57.5) 58.5 (59.5) 60.5 (60.5) 62.5 (63.5) 64.5 cm [21.75 (22.25) 22.75 (22.75) 23 (23.5) 23.75 (23.75) 24.5 (25) 25.5 inches]

Gauge

16 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] (in stocking stitch on a 5.00 mm [US8] needle).

Suggested needle size

5.00 mm [US8] circular needle, 4.50 mm [US7] circular needle for ribbing. Make a swatch to ensure that your gauge is correct before you start the pattern. Depending on how you knit, you may need to go up or down half a needle size to meet the gauge. Gauge in the suggested yarn is measured after washing and blocking of a swatch. Note that row gauge is very important in this pattern as it dictates the neckline and shoulder shaping.

Materials

Estimated yarn usage: 200-250 (200-250) 200-250 (200-250) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 (250-300) 300-350 (300-350) 300-350 g Organic non-superwash Merino from Mumilumi Knit (DK, 100 g = 225 m [246 yds]) or 200-250 (250-300) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 (300-350) 300-350 (300-350) 350-400 (350-400) 400-450 g Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool (Aran, 50 g = 100 m [109 yds])

held together with

40-60 (40-60) 40-60 (60-80) 60-80 (60-80) 60-80 (60-80) 80-100 (80-100) 80-100 g Silk Mohair from Mumilumi Knit (Lace, 20 g = 168 m [183 yds]) or 50-75 (50-75) 50-75 (50-75) 50-75 (50-75) 75-100 (75-100) 75-100 (75-100) 75-100 g Filcolana Tilia Silk Mohair (Lace, 25 g = 210 m [230 yds]).

Additional: locking stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry/darning needle.