Novice Slipover - Women's Petite Knit

The Novice Slipover is a classic, simple sleeveless vest worked from the top down in smooth stockinette stitch. You begin with the back yoke, then pick up stitches along the cast-on edge to work each shoulder. Once the front and back yokes are joined, the body is worked seamlessly in the round.

At the end, you’ll add tidy ribbed edges around the neck and armholes for a clean finish. It’s a very beginner-friendly project — gentle shaping, straightforward stitches, and a satisfying, wearable result.

Sizing & Fit

This design has approx. 15 cm of positive ease, giving a relaxed, comfortable fit over shirts, dresses, or long sleeves.

Designed to fit bust:

75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95)
95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm

Finished bust circumference:

95 (100) 105 (109) 114 (120) 131 (140) 151 (160) cm

Length (mid back, including neck rib):

49 (53) 55 (57) 58 (60) 62 (64) 66 (68) cm

Choose size based on your actual bust measurement and preferred ease. Length is very easy to customise.

Yarn Type Needed

You have two main yarn types you can use for this slipover:

Option A — Light worsted / Aran wool (single strand)

Creates a warm, structured vest with crisp stitch definition.

Option B — DK/8-ply wool held together with laceweight mohair

Gives a softer, slightly fluffy finish with lovely drape.

Look for yarns that comfortably achieve:
17 sts × 25 rows = 10 cm on 5 mm needles, after washing and blocking.

If you’d like help substituting yarns or matching colours, message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll guide you.

Approximate Meterage Required

Option A — Aran/Light Worsted Wool (single strand)

(using ≈ 200–220 m per 100 g)

200 (300) 300 (300) 300 (400) 400 (400) 400 (400) g
≈ 400–440 (600–660) 600–660 (600–660) 600–660 (800–880)
800–880 (800–880) 800–880 (800–880) metres

Option B — DK + Laceweight Mohair (held together)

DK yarn:
≈ 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) g
≈ 645 (645) 755 (755) 755 (860) 860 (970) 1080 (1080) metres

Mohair/lace yarn:
≈ 75 (75) 100 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) g
≈ 630–700 (630–700) 840–1100 (840–1100) metres depending on size

If you prefer help matching yarn amounts to what’s in stock, we’re happy to calculate it for you.

Needles

• 5 mm circular needles — 60 / 80 / 100 cm

• 4.5 mm circular needles — 40 / 80 cm

• 4 mm circular needle — 40 cm

• DPNs in compatible sizes or Magic Loop

Gauge

17 stitches × 25 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles, after blocking.

Difficulty

★☆☆☆☆ – Beginner
A gentle, approachable knit perfect for newer garment makers.

What You’re Getting

A printed knitting pattern only for the PetiteKnit Novice Slipover.
(No digital PDF is included.)