Dorothea Slipover (English version)

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

80–85 (84–89) 88–93 (92–97) 97–102 (102–107) 107–112 cm

Bust and waist circumference:   85 (89) 93 (97) 102 (107) 112 cm

Tension:

• Stocking stitch
  • Trio 1, Highland Wool/Alpaca 2, Silk Mohair
  •  Needle size 4.5 mm
  • 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm 

• Colorwork

  • Dominant yarn: Trio 1 + Highland Wool or Alpaca 2
  • Non-dominant yarn: Silk Mohair + Bouclé or Alpaca 3 (without Silk Mohair)
  • Needle size 4.5 mm
  • Pattern repeat — without edge stitches: 12 sts × 14 rows = 4.5 cm width × 6 cm height

Recommended needles:

Circular needle 4.5 mm (80–100 cm)
Circular needle 4.0 mm (80–100 cm)
Circular needle 3.5 mm (80–100 cm)

Yarn requirements:

The stated yarn amount for each yarn type is the total required quantity, including when the same yarn quality is used in more than one colour. 

Please note that variations in personal knitting style may affect the exact amount of yarn needed.

*Alpaca 3 can be used as an alternative for the non-dominant strand. In this case, Silk Mohair is not used as a companion thread in the colourwork section.