Holly Slipover
Holly Slipover is worked from the top down in Tynn Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair, holding one strand of each quality together. The slipover features a charted pattern, European shoulder construction and finished edges around the neck and armholes.
The slipover is worked from the top down, holding 1 strand of each quality together. Stitches are first cast on for the back, which is worked back and forth with increases for the European shoulder construction. The charted pattern is worked while increases are made for the armholes. Stitches are then picked up for each front piece before the front pieces are joined to form one front. The charted pattern is worked while increases are made for the armholes. The front is joined with the back, and the work is continued in the round in the charted pattern to the desired length. Stitches are picked up around each armhole for the armhole edgings before stitches are picked up for the neckband.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 3½, Knitting Needle no. 4
- Knitting tension: 21 sts = 10 cm
The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.
| XXS-XS | S-M | L | XL-2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynn Peer Gynt Navy 5575: | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Tynn Peer Gynt Burgundy 4372: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tynn Peer Gynt Vintage Gold 2152: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tynn Peer Gynt Dark Olive 9873: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tynn Silk Mohair Blue Depth 5581: | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Tynn Silk Mohair Burgundy 4372: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tynn Silk Mohair Vintage Gold 2152: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tynn Silk Mohair Dark Olive 9873: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The sizes are indicative and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.
| XXS-XS | S-M | L | XL-2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust: | 95 cm | 105 cm | 114 cm | 124 cm | 133 cm | 143 cm | 152 cm |
| Length: | 57 cm | 58 cm | 59 cm | 60 cm | 61 cm | 62 cm | 63 cm |
*** Medium
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