Knit an Easy Slipover That’s Perfect for Layering

My love of layers has been well documented, but just in case you’re new here, I layer pretty much all day every day. I wear a long sleeve shirt “just in case” most days even in the depths of summer (southern air conditioning is no joke) and when the barest hint of cool weather comes, I’m piling on sweaters and vests and long sleeved shirts. Sometimes all at once.

So I love projects like Wineberry from Berroco. This boxy slipover is meant to be a top layer over a long sleeved shirt. It’s worked in a cozy, handpainted worsted weight yarn that’s a blend of acrylic, nylon and wool, bringing a little warmth but also the ability to machine wash, which I know is important to a lot of people.

The top has a turtleneck for even more warmth, which turns into kind of a circular yoke before the body is worked straight after the shoulder shaping. It also has a split hem.

Wineberry comes in 10 sizes, with a bust measurement (of the garment) ranging from 36 to 72 inches, or 91.5 to 183 cm. The pattern says it is designed to be worn with 2-6 inches, or 5-15 cm of positive ease. If you plan to wear it over something that’s a little bulky, or you just like a relaxed fit, you’ll want to choose a size that will give you more ease if possible.

This looks like a really fun and easy project that’s also fun and easy to wear and would be a great alternative to a light jacket on those days that aren’t quite cold. Or if you’re like me, you’ll wear it around the house when everyone else insists it isn’t actually cold. Just me?

You can see more photos of the finished project and download the free knitting pattern from Berroco.

[Photo: Berroco]

When I first saw Orofino, a cute summer top from Berroco, I thought it was crocheted. Something about those shifting blocks of eyelets made me think of crochet but on closer inspection it is knit, so let’s take a closer look.

This project alternates blocks of simple eyelet lace and garter stitch to make a boxy tee with a bit of air flow and a lot of texture.

The project is worked from the bottom up mostly in rounds (which does mean a fair bit of purling to do that garter stitch in the round, but the effect is worth it). When you divide for the armholes, the back and front are worked separately and flat to the end of the project.

That leaves you a little seam at the top of the shoulder, and there’s a tiny bit of finishing (literally picking up stitches, purling a round and binding off) at the neckline and armholes.

It calls for a worsted weight cotton yarn, but this would also be nice worked in linen or a blend.

The pattern includes both written and charted instructions, but the key on the charts is a little confusing in how it describes working flat versus in the round, so you can always double check with the written instructions if you need help.

There are six sizes available, ranging from a finished bust circumference of 38 to 71.5 inches, or 95 to 179 cm. It’s meant to be worn with 6 to 12 inches (or 15 to 30 cm) of positive ease.

It is rated as an intermediate knitting project, but if you have a little experience with lace knitting and potentially reading a chart if you want to use them, it shouldn’t be difficult for you.

The pattern is available to download for free on the Berroco website. You can also learn more about it on Ravelry.

[Photo: Berroco]

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