BIKINI SLIPOVER KNITTING PATTERN with Intarsia Design, English & German

ABOUT THE PATTERN

The Bikini Slipover is a standout knitted vest featuring a bikini design worked in intarsia, a playful and eye-catching detail that sets this piece apart. With detailed instructions and step-by-step video tutorials, this pattern is perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate knitters ready to take on colorwork.

You’ll begin with the front panel, knit from the bottom up with integrated bikini design and collar shaping. Then, you'll knit the back panel in the same way. Once both panels are complete, you'll seam the shoulders, stitch the sides using mattress stitch, and finish with ribbing on the collar and armholes for a polished look.

We also made a video tutorial on how to knit intarsia while making the gauge swatch, so you can confidently master the technique before starting.

MATERIALS

Circular knitting needles: 

3.5 mm [US 4] / 60 or 80 cm [24 or 31 inches]

3 mm [US 2.5] / 40 and 60 or 80 cm [16 and 24 or 31 inches] – or use Magic Loop

Yarn needle

2 stitch markers

Scissors

Tape measure

YARN

Color 1: 300 (350) 400 g – Lang Yarns Merino 120 (50 g = 120 m), equals 6 (7) 8 balls

Color 2: 50 (50) 50 g – Lang Yarns Merino 120 (50 g = 120 m), equals 1 ball

GAUGE

22 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking

SIZE GUIDE

Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL
To fit bust circumference: 71 - 86 (91.5 - 106,5) 111.5 - 127 cm [28 - 34 (36 - 42) 44 - 50 inches]

LEVEL

Advanced beginner to intermediate.
This pattern assumes you're confident with the basics, like cast-on, stockinette stitch, and cast-off. Intarsia and construction techniques are explained in the tutorials.

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.