PetiteKnit Novice Slipover (FI) - knitting pattern in Finnish

The PetiteKnit Novice Slipover is a classic and modern knitted vest, perfect for layering all year round. This Finnish knitting pattern is an ideal project for knitters of all skill levels – especially those looking for an easy yet stylish staple for their wardrobe.

The Novice Slipover is knitted top-down in stockinette stitch, making it easy to try on and adjust. The design features a relaxed, timeless fit and beautifully finished edges, making the vest elegant yet practical. First, the upper back is knitted, and stitches are picked up from its cast-on edge for the shoulders. The shoulders are then joined to form the upper front. The front and back pieces are joined at the armholes, and the lower body is knitted in the round. Finally, ribbed edges are knitted for the armholes and neckline.

The slipover works perfectly over a shirt, dress, or collared shirt, and it's equally stylish for everyday wear or at the office. This is PetiteKnit's beloved classic design, a favorite among many knitters.

Instructions for choosing your size

The vest has approximately 15 cm of positive ease. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm. The finished vest measurements are provided on the first page of the pattern. Measure yourself before starting the project to choose the correct size. Example: if your bust circumference (or the widest part of your upper body) is 90 cm, choose size S. The bust circumference of a size S vest is 105 cm, meaning there would be 15 cm of positive ease in this case.

Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Measurements: Bust circumference: 95 (100) 105 (109) 114 (120) 131 (140) 151 (160) cm

Length: 49 (53) 55 (57) 58 (60) 62 (64) 66 (68) cm (mid-back, incl. neck ribbing)

Gauge: 17 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles (after blocking)

Needles: Circular needles: 5 mm / 60, 80 or 100 cm; 4.5 mm / 40 and 80 cm; 4 mm / 40 cm

Materials: Recommendation 1: 200 (300) 300 (300) 300 (400) 400 (400) 400 (400) g Hjelholt Uldspinderi Pelsuld 5,5/2 (100 g = 275 m) or 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) g Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (50 g = 108 m) and 75 (75) 100 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) g Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (25 g = 225 m) or Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (25 g = 212 m) or Isager Yarn Silk Mohair (25 g = 212 m) held together

Recommendation 2: 300 (400) 400 (400) 400 (500) 500 (500) 500–600 (600) g Hillesvåg Ullvarefarbrikk Vidde (100 g = 200 m)

Difficulty level ★ (1/5)

The knitting pattern is a high-quality A5 print booklet. The pattern is in Finnish.

The PetiteKnit Novice Slipover is the perfect choice if you want to knit an easy, relaxed, and timeless vest that suits many styles and seasons.