Beschreibung
Difficulty: ●●●●○
Sizes
34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48)
Finished measurements
– Circumference at belly height:
104.5 (108) 114 (120) 126 (132) 138 (141.5) cm
– Chest width:
37.5 (39.5) 42 (44) 46 (50) 51.5 (53) cm
The Erikka Slipover is designed with a positive ease of approx. 16.5–20 cm.
If you need help choosing the right size:
➝ rosa p. Size Guide: https://rosape.de/2025/06/rosa-p-groessenwahl
Needles & Notions
– Circular needles 6 mm and 6.5 mm (40 / 60 / 100 cm)
– Additional circular needle 4 mm (40 cm) for the neckline
– Alternatively: Magic Loop (80 cm or longer)
– 6 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn
– Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape
– 2 locking stitch markers
Gauge
Stockinette stitch (one-, two- or three-stranded):
10 × 10 cm = 13 sts × 21 rows with 6.5 mm needles
Always knit a gauge swatch and adjust needle size if necessary.
Construction
The Erikka Slipover is knitted top-down and seamlessly from the neckline.
– First worked flat to form the shoulders using short rows
– Then joined and continued in the round for the body
– Front and back are later separated and worked flat again
– The neckline is picked up and knitted in the round
– Three lengths and two neckline options available
Techniques used
– Knit and purl stitches
– Short rows
– Increases and decreases
– Working in the round
– Picking up stitches
Digital Pattern Notice
Digital pattern (PDF) available for direct download after payment.
No shipping by email or post.
For private use only.
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Details
Yarn
Variant 1 – Short length, close neckline (three-stranded)
Original yarn
– Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% wool, approx. 235 m / 50 g), single-stranded
→ 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) g – Colour 2542 Camel
– Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool, approx. 212 m / 25 g), double-stranded
→ 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) g – Colour 3511 Powder Pink
Alternatives
Drops Flora + Drops Kid-Silk (1 + 2 strands)
– Drops Flora: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) g
– Drops Kid-Silk: 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) g
Light, airy, very close to the original mohair look.
Drops Air + Drops Alpaca (held together)
– Drops Air: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) g
– Drops Alpaca: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 g
Softer and more voluminous.
Variant 2 – Medium length, wider neckline (two-stranded)
Original yarns
– Lana Grossa Silkhair (70% mohair, 30% silk, approx. 210 m / 25 g)
→ 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) g – Colour 117 White
– Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Tweedy (33% baby alpaca, 31% polyamide, 30% cotton, 6% wool, approx. 120 m / 50 g)
→ 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) g – Colour 3 Beige
or
– Schachenmayr Wool4Future
→ 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) g
– Schachenmayr Alpaca Cloud
→ 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (75) 100 (100) g
Alternatives
Drops Sky + Drops Kid-Silk
– Drops Sky: 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g
– Drops Kid-Silk: 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) g
Elegant, soft drape, gentle halo.
Drops Air + Drops Alpaca
– Drops Air: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) g
– Drops Alpaca: 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) g
Warmer, more structured, everyday-friendly.
Variant 3 – Long length, close neckline (single-stranded)
Original yarn
– CaMaRose Snefnug (55% alpaca, 35% cotton, 10% extra fine merino, approx. 110 m / 50 g)
→ 250 (250) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) g – Colour 7311 Grey
Alternatives
Drops Wish (single-stranded)
– Drops Wish: 400 (400) 450 (550) 550 (650) 650 (700) g
Very fluffy, full-bodied, denser than Snefnug.
Drops Air + Drops Kid-Silk (held together)
– Drops Air: 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) g
– Drops Kid-Silk: 125 (125) 150 (175) 175 (200) 200 (225) g
Lighter than Wish, elegant and soft.
FAQs
FAQ
1. What is the gauge for the Erikka Slipover?
10 × 10 cm = 13 sts × 21 rows in stockinette stitch with 6.5 mm needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary.
2. Which lengths can I knit?
You can choose between short, medium, and long versions.
Details are listed in each yarn variant.
3. Which yarn alternatives can I use?
The pattern includes several tested combinations:
– Drops Flora + Kid-Silk
– Drops Air + Alpaca
– Drops Sky + Kid-Silk
– Drops Wish (long version)
All with exact amounts.
4. Is the Erikka Slipover seamless?
Yes, it is knitted completely top-down without seams.
5. How can I adjust the length?
Because it’s top-down, you can try on your slipover at any time and personalise the length.