Bikini Slipover

ABOUT THE PATTERN

The bikini slipover is worked in separate pieces, starting with the front panel, which is knit from the bottom up, with the collar shaped at the end. The back panel is then worked in the same way. Once both panels are complete, they are sewn together at the shoulders, followed by seaming the sides together using the mattress stitch. Finally, the collar and armhole ribbing are added to complete the slipover. Throughout the bikini design is directly incorporated with the help of intarsia. 

We have video tutorials accompanying the pattern. The videos are only available in English.

SIZING

Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL

Chest Circumference: 71-86 (91.5-106.5) 111.5-127 cm 

[28-34 (36-42) 44-50 in]

Ease: Positive ease of 10 cm [4 in]

Final Chest Circumference: 90 (110) 131 cm [35.5 (43.25) 51.5 in]

Final Length: 53 (55) 57 cm [20.75 (21.75) 22.5 in]

SIZE GUIDE

Select your size based on your chest circumference. For the best fit, measure your bust at the fullest point and choose the size closest to your measurement. For example, if your bust measures 100 cm [39.25 in], choose size M/L, which has a finished chest circumference of 110 cm [43.25 in], allowing for  10 cm [4 in] ease. This pattern is designed to have approx. 10 cm [4 in] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes. If you're between sizes, we suggest sizing up.

NEEDLES

3.5 mm [US 4]/ 60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 in] circular needles

3 mm [US 2.5]/ 40, 60 or 80 cm [16, 24 or 32 in] circular needles (or Magic-Loop)

Or a needle size with which the correct gauge is achieved.

2 Stitch Markers

GAUGE

22 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in], flat stockinette on 3.4 mm [US 4] needles, after blocking

YARN

Grams

Color 1 - 300 (350) 400 g, Merino 120 by Lang Yarns (50 g = 120 m) 

Color 2 - 50 (50) 50 g, Merino 120 by Lang Yarns (50 g = 120 m)

Balls of Yarn

Color 1 - Equals 6 (7) 8 balls of yarn (50 g = 120 m)

Color 2 - Equals 1 (1) 1 ball of yarn (50 g = 120 m)

Yarn Alternatives - Wool

Cool Wool Big by Lana Grossa (50 g = 120 m), Daisy by Drops (50 g = 110 m), Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m) 

Yarn Alternatives - Cotton 

Norma by Lang Yarns (50 g = 135 m), Cotone by Lana Grossa (50 g = 125), Line by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

This pattern is suitable for beginners to intermediates. It requires knowledge of: Cast-on, decreasing, intarsia, and bind-off. 

The detailed instructions and videos provided also explain and demonstrate these techniques.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

This is a PDF pattern for personal use only. Once purchased, you'll receive an email with the download link. All sales are final and non-refundable.