Debbie Bliss Kathy Slipover Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest 81-86cm to 142-147cm |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran |
What you'll need
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Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran
Pebble (42)
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Product Description
The Kathy Slipover is a contemporary layering essential that showcases the beautiful flecked texture of Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran. This modern vest features a deep double-rib hem, structured armhole edging, and a sophisticated funnel neck. The classic construction ensures a cozy yet polished silhouette, perfect for wearing over dresses or collared shirts.
This versatile layer is also a great option if you are not a fan of knitting sleeves, since you’ll only need to worry about the ribbing.
Debbie Bliss Kathy Slipover
What Is Being Made
The Kathy Slipover is a knitted sleeveless pullover garment designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 81-86cm (32-34 inches) up to 142-147cm (56-58 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished slipover with lengths varying from 56cm to 65cm (22 to 25½ inches) depending on the size selected. The garment is constructed using the Donegal Luxury Aran Tweed yarn in the Pebble colorway, creating a textured, sophisticated piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone top.
Techniques Used
The Kathy Slipover is constructed using seamed construction, a traditional knitting technique where individual pieces are knitted separately and then joined together. This method allows for precise shaping and professional finishing. The pattern involves armhole shaping achieved through strategic decreases and cast-offs, creating a fitted sleeve opening. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through graduated cast-offs at the beginning of rows, ensuring proper garment fit across the shoulders. The neckband is picked up and knit using a smaller needle size to create a neat, finished edge around the neckline.
Stitches Used
This slipover is primarily worked in stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric. Stocking stitch is formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows, producing a refined appearance ideal for displaying the texture of the Donegal Luxury Aran Tweed yarn. The pattern employs standard decreasing techniques including skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over), which creates a left-leaning decrease used for shaping. The neckband utilizes ribbing or similar edge stitches to provide elasticity and a professional finish.
Materials and Tools
The Kathy Slipover requires Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Aran Tweed yarn in the Pebble (42) colorway. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 6 balls to 11 balls of 50g/1¾oz weight. Two pairs of knitting needles are needed: 4.5mm (US 7) needles for the neckband and edge finishing, and 5mm (US 8) needles for the main body. The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows to a 10cm/4in square when worked using the 5mm (US 8) needles in stocking stitch, ensuring proper sizing and fit across all size ranges.
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