Bikini Slipover

**ABOUT THE PATTERN** The Bikini Slipover is a standout knitted vest featuring a bikini design worked in intarsia, a playful and eye-catching detail that sets this piece apart. With detailed instructions and step-by-step video tutorials, this pattern is perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate knitters ready to take on colorwork. You’ll begin with the front panel, knit from the bottom up with integrated bikini design and collar shaping. Then, you'll knit the back panel in the same way. Once both panels are complete, you'll seam the shoulders, stitch the sides using mattress stitch, and finish with ribbing on the collar and armholes for a polished look. We also made a video tutorial on how to knit intarsia while making the gauge swatch, so you can confidently master the technique before starting. **All steps and techniques in the pattern are accompanied by a VIDEO TUTORIAL.** **MATERIALS** * Circular knitting needles: 3.5 mm [US 4] / 60 or 80 cm [24 or 31 inches]; 3 mm [US 2.5] / 40 and 60 or 80 cm [16 and 24 or 31 inches] – or use MagicLoop * Yarn needle * 2 stitch markers * Scissors * Tape measure **YARN** * Color 1: 300 (350) 400 g – Lang Yarns Merino 120 (50 g = 120 m), equals 6 (7) 8 balls * Color 2: 50 (50) 50 g – Lang Yarns Merino 120 (50 g = 120 m), equals 1 ball **GAUGE** 22 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking **SIZE GUIDE** Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL To fit bust circumference: 71 - 86 (91.5 - 106,5) 111.5 - 127 cm [28 - 34 (36 - 42) 44 - 50 inches] **LEVEL** Advanced beginner to intermediate. This pattern assumes you're confident with the basics, like cast-on, stockinette stitch, and cast-off. Intarsia and construction techniques are explained in the tutorials.