Lucca slipover

The Lucca slipover is a simple and timeless slipover and it is a perfect addition to the base wardrobe. The slipover is worked from the top down on 5,5 mm needles. The ribbed edges are made on 5 mm needles. The construction of the slipover is simple and does not contain any complicated techniques.

Pattern overview

The back piece is made first. Then, stitches are picked up for the shoulders. These are worked separately before they are connected and worked back and forth. Afterwards, the front piece and the back piece are connected and the rest of the body is worked in the round and finished with ribbing at the bottom of the slipover. Ribbing is also added to the armholes and the neckline. All ribbed edges are bound off with an Italian bind off.

Size guide

This slipover can be made in sizes a (b) c (d) e which correspond to bust measurements of 80-88 (88-94) 94-101 (101-108) 108-114 cm.

To find your bust measurement, use a measuring tape to measure the widest part of your bust. If your chest area is not the largest part of your upper body, measure the widest part of your upper body instead and use that as your “bust” measurement.

The slipover has a positive ease of 1-10 cm larger than your bust measurement.

Measurements

Circumference: 89 (95) 102 (109) 115 cm 

Length: 53 (54) 55 (56) 57 cm 

Yarn

The slipover is made in 1 strand of Drops Nepal and 1 strand of Drops Kid-silk.

For the sizes a (b) c (d) e, you will need 250 (300) 300 (350) 400 grams of Drops Nepal corresponding to 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 skeins and 50 (75) 75 (75) 100 grams of Drops Kid-silk corresponding to 2 (3) 3 (3) 4 skeins.

Recommended needles

Circular needles 5,5 mm, 60/80 cm for stockinette stitch.

Circular needles 5 mm, 40 and 60/80 cm for the ribbing.

Knitting gauge

The Lucca slipover has a gauge of 10x10 cm on 13 sts x 20 rows on 5,5 mm needles in stockinette stitch.

Remember to make a gauge swatch before you start knitting to find the right needle size to achieve the gauge. The gauge is measured after washing.