The Holiday Slipover is that beautifully chunky, throw-on-and-look-fantastic piece we all wish we had in our wardrobe. It’s worked top-down in smooth stockinette, beginning with the back of the yoke, then the shoulders, the front yoke, and finally the body. Deep armholes, a clean neckline, and a split hem (with the back sitting slightly longer) give it that modern, effortless shape.
Once the body is complete, the neckline and armholes are finished with tidy ribbing and a polished Italian cast-off. Throughout the pattern, three strands are held together to achieve that cosy, cloud-like texture — two strands of a main yarn and one strand of a soft, airy mohair.
It’s a quick, satisfying knit with dramatic results.
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished bust circumference:
92 (96) 102 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156 cm
Designed ease: approx. 6 cm positive ease
(Choose a size up if you want a more oversized look.)
Armhole depth:
27 (27) 28 (29) 30 (31) 31 (33) 34 cm
Length (mid back, incl. neck rib):
56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (62) 63 (63) 64 cm
To achieve the iconic Holiday Slipover look, you’ll need:
A chunky-weight effect created by holding three strands together
Two strands of a soft, mid-weight yarn
One strand of a fine mohair lace
This combination gives the slipover its airy but structured feel, with a gorgeous halo.
If you’d like help picking the perfect fibres for this pattern, message us anytime — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll guide you through the best pairing options.
Approximate amounts for the main yarn (two strands held throughout):
250–300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 g
+
Approximate mohair (one strand held throughout):
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 g
If your chosen yarn has different metreage, we’re happy to help calculate quantities.
10 mm circular needles (60 / 80 / 100 cm)
9 mm circular needles (40 / 60 cm)
(Magic Loop or DPNs can be used if preferred.)
10 sts × 14 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette on 10 mm needles (blocked),
with all three strands held together.
★★☆☆ — a simple, fast knit with beautiful finishing details.
A printed PetiteKnit pattern, ready to go straight into your project bag.
(No digital file included.)
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