Irene Slipover

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! __________________________________ **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).