Novice Slipover Junior - (8ply/10ply)

Please note: this is a printed knitting pattern, not a digital download.

The Novice Slipover Junior is a simple, modern slipover designed especially for newer garment knitters — or anyone wanting a calm, no-fuss knit for kids.

It is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch. You begin with the back yoke, then pick up stitches to form the shoulders and front yoke. The front and back are joined at the underarms, and the body is worked in the round on a circular needle. Ribbed edges at the neckline and armholes are added at the end for a neat, polished finish.

The construction is logical and forgiving, and the pattern includes step-by-step help videos, making it ideal if this is your first time knitting a top-down garment for a child.

Fit & Sizing

The Novice Slipover Junior is designed with approximately 10 cm of positive ease, giving a comfortable, easy-to-layer fit.

Sizes are listed by age, but as always, choosing based on actual chest measurement will give the best result. Finished garment measurements are provided inside the pattern.

Yarn Information (translated for easy substitution)

This pattern is designed for a DK to light worsted weight yarn, knitted with a single strand.

Recommended yarn characteristics:

• Smooth, plied yarn (not fuzzy or brushed)

• Wool or wool-blend preferred for structure

• Approx. 90–110 metres per 50 g

• Good stitch definition for stockinette

• Works well on 4 mm needles

The finished fabric should feel sturdy but soft — ideal for everyday wear, school layers, and cooler months.

This pattern works especially well with:

• Classic wool DKs

• Light worsted / 8–10 ply yarns

• Rustic or softly milled yarns with good elasticity

Approximate Yarn Quantities

(Worked with one strand only)

Total yarn required depends on size:

• 1–2 yrs: ~270–300 m

• 2–3 yrs: ~300 m

• 3–4 yrs: ~360–400 m

• 4–5 yrs: ~400 m

• 5–6 yrs: ~400 m

• 6–7 yrs: ~450–500 m

• 7–8 yrs: ~500 m

• 8–9 yrs: ~540–600 m

• 9–10 yrs: ~600 m

• 10–12 yrs: ~650–700 m

• 12–14 yrs: ~750 m

Always allow a little extra if:

• you’re between sizes

• you plan to add length

• your yarn has lower metreage per ball

Gauge

20 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm
Stockinette stitch
On 4 mm needles
Measured after washing and blocking

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (body)

• 3.5 mm circular needles (ribbing)

Needle lengths are listed inside the pattern.

Difficulty

★ (1 out of 5)

Perfect for:

• beginner garment knitters

• first children’s knits

• knitters wanting a quick, confidence-boosting project