Your Slipover | Mock Cabled Vest
Design Information
Your Slipover is a bottom-up, seamed vest featuring an allover mock cable pattern, split side seams, and classic 1x1 ribbing at the hem, armholes, and neckband. Your Slipover is worked flat, back and forth in rows from the hem to the shoulders. The classic armhole shaping leaves room for movement and the high crew neck is flattering while allowing for multiple layering options.
Once the slipover is completed and blocked, stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes to work the 1x1 ribbing.
The sample is knit with Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, a 100% Peruvian wool yarn that is perfect for all your cold weather layering needs. You’ll find yourself pairing this with high waisted jeans, pencil skirts, and chic trousers for office wear over a delicate blouse.
With its classic stitch pattern and comfortable fit, Your Slipover will be a thoughtful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.
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Finished Measurements
Sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12] with Finished Chest Measurements (29, 32 ½, 36) [41 ½, 45, 48 ½] (52, 57 ½, 61) [64 ½, 68, 73 ½)” sized for (26, 30, 34) [38, 42, 46] (50, 54, 58) [62, 66, 70]” actual chest; designed to fit with 0-2” positive ease. Sample shown is size 3, worn on 34” chest with 2” positive ease
Cup Shaping
Your Slipover includes instructions for optional Cup Shaping that is created using short rows. These short rows add additional length of fabric for the front chest to allow room for breasts.
To choose a cup size, measure the length from the top of your shoulder to under your breast for your front and your back. A helpful measuring point is where your bra band rests.
Subtract the back length from the front length and subtract an additional 2” / 5 cm. Choose a cup size based on your result. If your result is:
Less than 1”; omit the short rows
1 - 2 ¼”; work Cup 1 - adds 1”
2 ¼ - 3 ¼”; work Cup 2 - adds 2 ¼”
3 ¼ - 4 ¼”; work Cup 3 - adds 3 ¼”
4 ¼ - 5 ¼”; work Cup 4 - adds 4 ¼”
More than 5 ¼”, work Cup 5 - adds 5 ¼”
Note: Cup 5 is only available for sizes (-, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12]
Yarn
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted - Worsted weight; 100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 110 yards / 50g; (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] (11, 13, 15) [16, 18, 21] skeins, photographed in Crane Heather, #28290
Or ~ (347, 436, 535) [711, 835, 970] (1115, 1364, 1534) [1715, 1907, 2228] yards of a worsted weight 100% non superwash wool yarn
Yardage
Body
(347, 436, 535) [711, 835, 970] (1115, 1364, 1534) [1715, 1907, 2228]
Cup Shaping
Cup 1: (3, 4, 4) [5, 6, 6] (7, 8, 9) [10, 10, 11] yards
Cup 2: (6, 8, 9) [10, 12, 13] (15, 16, 18) [19, 20, 22] yards
Cup 3: (10, 11, 13) [16, 18, 19] (22, 25, 27) [29, 30, 33] yards
Cup 4: (13, 15, 17) [21, 24, 26] (29, 33, 36) [39, 40, 45] yards
Cup 5: (-, 19, 22) [26, 29, 32[ (37, 41, 44) [48, 50, 55] yards
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” over Mock Cable Pattern with gauge needles, blocked
Needles
US 6 / 4 mm 24” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 5 / 3.75 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needle, 24” circular needles for hem ribbing
US 5 / 3.75 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needle, DPNs or 32” circular needle for magic loop method, for armholes and neckband
Tools
Tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins