Slipover „Winter‘s Dreams“, Knitting Pattern, Size XS - XL

"The flowers of spring are winter’s dreams!" This verse by Khalil Gibran kept going through my mind as I knitted the top. The lace pattern with the little nubs reminded me of sprouting tulips, which slowly but steadily push themselves out of the ground after the cold season and soon bloom.

The slipover is knitted in rounds up to the armholes and can be adjusted to your desired length; maybe you like to knit a short crop top or a longer version. Then the piece is divided into front and back and these are finished separately. 2 different lace patterns with nubs form the lower part of the top, then you purl across with ribbed edges. The top is knitted in one piece, bottom up.

In order to knit the top, basic knowledge and some practice in knitting is all you need. All steps are explained in detail. Patterns are charted and written. For techniques that might not be quite so familiar - such as the 3 needle bind off - links to helpful videos are included.

You will receive a detailed knitting instruction over 12 pages, in English and German language, with an extensive size table, material specifications, yarn alternatives, charts, row by row descriptions, shematic, helpful tips, further links and photos

5 sizes are described:

Finished chest circumference:
XS = 88 cm
S = 96 cm
M = 104 cm
L = 112 cm
XL = 120 cm

with a positive ease of 2 - 7 cm

Yarn:

LANG YARNS: 125 (150) 175 (175) 200 g = 5 (6) 7 (7) 8 balls = 550 (660) 770 (770) 880 m = 601 (722) 842 (842) 962 yd „Novena“ (50% virgin wool, 30% Alpaca, 20% Polyamide, yardage 110 m = 120 yd/25 g), I used the color “Dark Teal” (= Color-No. 0088) NOTE: The consumption is calculated for a total height of 52.5 (54) 55.5 (57) 59 cm = 20,75 (21,25) 21,75 (22,5) 23,25”. Please allow for a little more yarn in case of a longer version! If you want to knit a shorter crop-top, you need a little less yarn.

Needles:

• US 6 / 4 mm (or as req’d to meet gauge) circular needle (min. 80 cm = 32“)
• DPN’s US 6 / 4mm
• crochet hook US 6 / 4 mm

Yarn alternatives:

• LANG YARNS: Cashmere Premium
• DROPS: Sky
• LAMANA: Como
• DROPS: Puna
• CASCADE: Cascade 220 superwash
• Or any other DK weight yarn with 20-22 stitches/4” = 10 cm on needle US 6 / 4mm