Sille Slipover (Junior) - Petite Knit

Sille Slipover Junior – Printed Pattern (English)

The Sille Slipover Junior is a beautifully structured layering piece, worked seamlessly from the top down in a subtle knit-and-purl texture that gives the fabric depth without bulk.

The design begins with the back yoke, followed by the shoulders and front yoke worked flat. Once joined, the body is worked in the round and finished with neat ribbed edges at the neckline and armholes. It’s a timeless, practical piece that works just as well over shirts as it does on its own.

This is a printed knitting pattern, not a digital download.

Construction

• Seamless, top-down construction

• Knit-and-purl structure pattern

• Worked flat, then in the round

• Ribbed neckline and armholes

• Designed for everyday wear and layering

Sizes

7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–12) 12–14 years

Finished chest circumference:
75 (78) 81 (84) 87 cm

Length:
44 (45) 47 (49) 52 cm
(measured mid back incl. neck edge)

Shoulder width:
30 (31) 32 (33) 34 cm

Gauge

20 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in pattern on 4 mm needles

Swatching is strongly recommended, as this textured fabric relies on correct gauge for fit and structure.

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (60 cm)

• 3.5 mm circular needles (40 & 60 cm)

Yarn requirements (clear + staff-proof)

This pattern can be worked in two different yarn approaches:

Option 1: Two finer strands held together

This creates a soft, lofty fabric with gentle texture.

Option 2: One strand of a heavier yarn

This works well if the yarn naturally meets gauge at 4 mm.

What matters most is metreage and gauge, not the brand name.

Approximate total metreage required

These figures reflect the total yarn used, regardless of strand count.

Always round up, especially if adjusting length
Textured patterns use more yarn than plain stockinette

Yarn type guide (what works best)

You’re aiming for a fabric equivalent to:

• Light worsted / heavy DK, or

• Two finer yarns held together to meet gauge

Suitable fibres include:

• Wool

• Wool/alpaca blends

• Wool with a touch of plant fibre for structure

Avoid very slippery or high-silk yarns unless carefully swatched — stitch definition matters here.

Difficulty

★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)