GrainSheaf Slipover

Knitting pattern for the GrainSheaf Slipover! The slipover is worked from the bottom up. You start by working the body with the decorative “GrainSheaf" texture, which can optionally be worked either up to the rib at the bottom or over the chest.

Sizes: 1-2 (3-4) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (9-10) 10-12 years

Materials: 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (300) 300 grams of LilleMiriam Merinoull (8 ply/3 light weight) 50 grams = 125 m [1¾ oz = 137 yds]

Accessories: Stitchmarkers and stitchholders

Needles: 3 mm and 4 mm circular 40/60/80 cm [US2.5 and 6 16/24/32”], and double pointed or circular 80 cm for MLT [32”]

Gauge: 21 sts stockinette stitch x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] using needle 4 mm [US6]

Width: 61 (65) 69 (72) 76 (80) 84 cm [24 (25½) 27¼ (28¼) 30 (31½) 33”]

Length from shoulder: 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (48) 52 cm [14¼ (15) 15¾ (16½) 17¼ (19) 20½“]

Difficulty: 4 out of 5 medium-hard (read more about difficulty levels here)

Language: English