One of my most favourite projects in recent years has been the PetiteKnit Holiday Slipover.
A super comfy, super warm, and super stylish (😅 I’m not very stylish) chunky vest that I’ve worn right through the winter season - including today!
I finally have the yarn in store, so it’s a perfect time to share the project.
Enjoy!
Andrea | Loom + Spindle
STUDIO PROJECT | Holiday Slipover
DESIGN
Holiday Slipover is a design by PetiteKnit, first published in March 2020. The pattern is available to purchase as a digital download via Ravelry.
SKILLS
Knit and purl stitches
Increasing and decreasing
Picking up stitches
Italian bind-off
TOOLS
Knitting Needles: 1 x Knina-swivel-80cm-9mm, 1 x Knina Swivel 80cm | 10.00mm
MATERIALS
+ Yarn kits available HERE +
The Project
INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
YARN
Vintage offers a lush blend of alpaca and Merino wool carefully blown into a soft cotton core. The results are a super soft and fluffy fabric.
To achieve a gauge of 10 stitches over 10cm the pattern specifies holding two strands of Vintage (or an equivalent yarn) with a single strand of mohair. The three strands are held together throughout.
CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING
On sizing, I really wanted a lot of ease. I went with size XL, this gave me about 16cm (5’’) positive ease.
The pattern is worked top-down, beginning with the back yoke and then the front. After the armhole shaping the pattern is worked in the round.
Rather than working in the round I deviated from the instructions and continued working the front and back pieces flat. I did this to avoid any change in my knitted gauge and add structure to the knit.
I used back stitch to join the side seams and a sewn bind-off at the hems and rib edges.
I always hate picking up stitches but think I’ve found a hack - Pick up as many stitches as there are gaps in the fabric, then on the next round decrease in pattern to get the pattern stitch count. Works every time, no holes!
FINAL THOUGHTS
This would make a great first garment if you’re ready to extend you knitting skills.
It’s certainly been a piece that has seen a lot of wear. I tend to layer up during the winter months, so this has been the perfect thing to throw over a shirt and keep my shoulders warm.
Vintage was something new to work with and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The final fabric really looks as good as the day I knit it!
I’d recommend using the mohair as specified in the pattern, it seems to give structure to the other strands, holding everything in place.
I really see my self knitting with Vintage again soon, at the top of my list are the Sunday Cardigan, Sunday Sweater or maybe the Novice Cardigan – Chunky Edition.
I also desperately want another Holiday Slipover, so many colours to choose from.
THANK YOU FOR READING!
Want to knit a Holiday Slipover?
You’ll be glad to know we’ve done all hard work and figured out the yardage for every size - you’re welcome 😉
All that’s left to do is to choose your favourite colour!
