Description

The Selma round neck slipover knitting pattern is an easy knitting project perfect for beginner knitters or for anyone looking for a chunky slipover pattern! The sister to the Selma Slipover V-Neck is all about casual comfort and the fluffiest yarn makes it the perfect cozy layering slipover! The oversized fit brings a laid-back and modern feel to the garment and the classic round neck and high slit on each side provide some interesting details to an otherwise simple and timeless slipover. The round neck Slipover knitting pattern is knitted top down with chunky knitting needles which makes it a super fast knit and therefore a perfect quick gift knit for someone special! After completing your Selma Slipover knitting pattern you’ll have the perfect piece to wear over top of dresses, longsleeves or blouses - also it’s perfect for fall and spring weather for a little bit of extra warmth!

Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

SIZE GUIDE

The Selma Slipover should have a positive ease of approx. 20 cm in relation to your chest circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL fit an actual chest circumference of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Take your own measurements before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the right size for you.

The finished sizes of the Selma Slipover will appr. be 101 (106) 115 (123) 135 (145) 155 cm.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE

Circular knitting needle 7.0 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm) 16 and 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 6.0 mm US100 or 100 cm für Magic Loop) 16 and 40 inches for the ribbing on the body
Circular knitting needle 5.0 mm US8m) 16 inches for the ribbing at the armholes and neck

GAUGE

Stockinette stitch on 7.0 mm needles:

10 sts x 19 R = 10 x 10 cm

Note that both the number of stitches and the number of rows must be correct.

MATERIALS

300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 g

“Melody” from Drops (50 g = 140 m)

together with

50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 g

“Kid Silk” from Drops (25 g = 210 m)

The slipover is knitted with three strands held together, two strands of “Melody” and one strand of “Kid Silk”.
Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the slipover longer or make other changes to the pattern.

Yarn alternatives:

300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 g

“Fashion Light Luxury” from Rico Design (50 g = 130 m)

together with

50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 g

“Essential Super Kid Mohair” from Rico Design (25 g = 200 m)

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The pink slipover in the photos is knit using “Melody” (col.06) and “Drops Kid Silk” (col. 03) - both from Drops.
The green slipover in the photos is knit using “Rico Fashion Light Luxury” (col. 24) from Rico Design and “Drops Kid Silk” (col. 47) from Drops.