The Svala Slipover was part of Tante Grøn’s Advent calendar in 2025. It is an exciting project that grows steadily on the needles and has a simple look, which makes it easy to style all year round. The boxy fit makes it versatile over shirts, dresses, and thin tops.

The Svala Slipover is knitted from the bottom up. First, a double rib hem is worked, then the body is knitted in the round on a circular needle. After that, the work is divided into front and back, which are knitted flat separately, and finally the shoulder seams are sewn together. To finish, stitches are picked up along the neckline and armholes, where a double rib edge is worked. The neckline can be worked as a high neck or folded over, depending on the look you prefer.

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4)
Corresponds approximately to size S/M (L/XL) 2XL/3XL (4XL)

Measurements:
Bust circumference: 106 (113) 128 (142) cm
Length: 50 (52) 53 (56) cm

Size guide:
The Svala Slipover is designed with a positive ease of approx. 15–20 cm, giving the garment a roomy and versatile look. The pattern includes four sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4), which correspond roughly to sizes S/M (L/XL) 2XL/3XL (4XL), and fit a bust measurement taken on your own body of approx. 86–91 (92–102) 103–118 (118–127) cm. The measurements of the finished slipover are a bust circumference of approx. 106 (113) 128 (142) cm and a length of approx. 50 (52) 53 (56) cm. The design is very versatile in terms of both size and fit, and it is recommended that you choose the size that gives you the look you want. For example, if you measure 95 cm around your bust (or the widest part of your body), size 2 (L/XL) will give you a positive ease of approx. 18 cm.

Materials:
300 (300) 400 (450) g of Moon from Tante Grøn (50 g = 110 m) or Snefnug from CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m).

Gauge:
18 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm in pattern on 5.5 mm needles after washing and blocking

Suggested needles:
5 mm circular needle (80 and 40 cm)
5.5 mm circular needle (80 cm)

Difficulty level – advanced:
You should be an experienced knitter – or be ready to knit from a chart and work cables. The pattern includes thorough instructions and a few video guides.

Colors in the photos:
The brown Svala Slipover is knitted in Moon from Tante Grøn in color 103 Nougat.