The slipover is worked top-down, starting at the upper back. The seed stitch edges along the armholes are worked along with the main fabric for both the back and front, while the neckband is added at the end. The upper back begins with an open cast-on that forms the shoulder line and is then worked back and forth to the bottom of the armholes. The left side of the front neck line is created from stitches along this open shoulder line cast-on, followed by the right side. The two front sections are joined by casting on stitches at the centre, and the front is worked downwards to the base of the armholes. After incorporating ribbing at the armholes and joining the front and back, the remainder of the body is knitted in the round, concluding with a double-knit bottom band. Finally, the seed stitch neckband is worked sideways onto the front, and a rib band, similar to those at the armholes, is added to finish the back neck.

(XS, S, M)(L, XL, 2XL)(3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust circumference: (78.5, 84.5, 89)(92.5, 100, 109)(118.5, 129, 138.5) cm
[(31, 33.25, 35)(36.25, 39.25, 43) (46.5, 50.75, 54.5) in]
Half bust circumference/measured flat: (39, 42, 44.5)(46, 50, 54.5)(59, 64.5, 69) cm
[(15.5, 16.75, 17.5)(18.25, 19.75, 21.5)(23.25, 25.5, 27.25) in]
Full length: + / – (50, 51, 52)(53, 54, 55)(56, 57, 57) cm
[(19.75, 20, 20.5)(20.75, 21.25, 21.5)(22, 22.5, 22.5) in]
Armhole depth from top shoulder before inserting ribbing: + / – (19.5, 20.5, 21)(22, 23, 24)(24.5, 25.5, 26.5) cm
[(7.5, 8, 8.25)(8.5, 9, 9.5)(9.75, 10, 10.5) in]
Length from underarm to bottom cast-off before inserting ribbing: + / – (30.5, 30.5, 31)(31, 31, 31)(31.5, 31.5, 30.5) cm
[(12, 12, 12.25)(12.25, 12.25, 12.25)(12.25, 12.5, 12) in]

einrúm PURE silk or LAMB yarn
Yarn usage: (100, 100, 150)(150, 150, 200)(200, 200, 250) g / (186, 186, 186)(279, 279, 372)(372, 372, 465) m
The slipovers in the pictures are worked in colour PURE Cinnamon and Light Grey.

2 circular 3 mm needles (60-80 cm) [US 2.5 (24-32) in] for open cast-on
2 double pointed 3 mm [US 2.5] needles for the rib pieces

In stocking stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
10 cm [4 in] = 26 sts
10 cm [4 in] = 35 rows
Make a swatch and measure the tension after washing or blocking it.
Next, determine the size you want to knit. Keep in mind that silk can stretch up to 10% in both length and width when washed.
As a result, the knitted piece will appear smaller while on the needles compared to its final size after washing.

** Intermediate

Hand-knitted silk garments must be handled carefully when washed, as the fabric may stretch.

DETERGENT / SOAP
Use mild or neutral detergents with a relatively neutral pH level, preferably those marked for silk care or wool. Do not use heavy-duty detergents or those containing enzymes or bleaches.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
By hand: Ensure the water temperature is
steady, lukewarm or around 28°C/82°F. Add a small amount of gentle detergent, submerge your silk garment, and soak it until completely saturated. Rinse two to three times in clean water, ensuring it is the same temperature. Press the
water out of the garment, place it in a washing bag, and spin it in the machine using a gentle to medium spin programme.
By machine: Use a washing machine with a
silk/wool setting and a gentle cycle.

DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Lay the garment flat on a clean towel and
reshape it as needed. Leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Do not hang to dry.