Another Slipover!! I am in love with slipovers! I think they are so wearable and practical. I have made a few already and here is the latest. The pattern is called Slipover. Yep. That’s the name. It is difficult to search for on Ravelry because every slipover pops up.
I made a few changes to this bottom-up vest. First, I split the hems longer than the pattern called for. Then, when doing the decreases, I moved them a couple of sts so that the decrease line would mimic the ribbing:
On the last row of decreases (when you reach the final stitch count), I started the ribbing across both the front and the back. I dropped the neckline a bit, too, because some people said it was too high. I used my favorite knitters’ graph paper to draw out the revised shaping: ABC’s of Knitting Actual Size Graph Papers. This graph paper can recreate ANY gauge! Just be sure to print it actual size, not “fit to page.”
The yarn I used is Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color Avocado, 4 skeins. It is really lovely yarn that I used for my Lulu Slipover last year!
I already have found other slipover patterns that I like. I don’t know when this craze will let up…at least in MY queue!!
PS to Millie: I used 370 grams, not including any waste. That’s the weight of my finished Slipover.
Simple, yet elegant. Great mods. I can see myself knitting one someday.
Comment by Elaine in NYC — April 11, 2025 @ 8:28 pm
Nice vest! I’m finding they’re very wearable, too. This one has aspects of the Schemer Slipover and Galanta that I made last year: details on the sides and at the shoulders.
Comment by Anne C. — April 12, 2025 @ 12:29 pm
Susan, I have been thinking lately that I wanted to make a “slipover” which I had recently discovered is what the British call a vest! I think I’ve found the pattern I want! Thanks for all the info on the modifications which you made!
Comment by Millie — April 14, 2025 @ 9:35 pm
How close did you come to using all 4 skeins for your vest? Although it seems I should ask how tall you are since I think you are taller than my 5’4″.
Comment by Millie — April 14, 2025 @ 9:38 pm
Thanks for telling us about your modification,
And sharing the photo of the finished slipover.
It looks excellent!
Comment by Lisa R2 — April 15, 2025 @ 7:58 pm