The MOCHI slipover is a reimagined classic with a modern cut and clever details. A sleeveless counterpart to the MATCHA jumper, it builds on the same traditional knitwear themes, like the saddle shoulder and seaming, reinterpreting them as part of a seamless garment.

This slipover has a straight cut and a cropped, slightly loose fit, with about 5-10 cm (2-4”) positive ease at the bust. A round neckline and delicate edges in twisted rib give this design an understated elegant look. Knit in the recommended yarn, it’s incredibly soft – like a mochi! – lightweight and thermoregulating, perfect for almost any season. Layer it over a light shirt or – my personal preference! – wear it directly over the skin for maximum indulgence.

CONSTRUCTION

This garment is knit top-down in one piece, both flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch. The work starts at the top of the neckline with German short rows and a contiguous saddle shoulder construction with faux seams. After finishing the shoulder, the front and back pieces are first worked separately, and then joined to work the body in the round. The body is finished with a hem in twisted rib. The neckline and the armhole edges are worked in twisted rib from the corresponding edge.

The pattern includes optional bust shaping using German short rows, tips on how to accommodate for a different row gauge, and modifications for broader and narrower shoulders. You can opt for bold rib finishes (olive sample) or slightly daintier ones (brown sample).

KNITTING LEVEL

Advanced beginner to intermediate. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, explains the used techniques and includes links to video tutorials.

TECHNIQUES:
Stockinette stitch flat and circular (K/P), half-twisted rib stitch, M1LP, lifted increases (RLI, LLI), RS decreases (K2tog, SSK), long tail cast-on (LTCO), backwards loop cast-on (BLCO), German short rows (GSR), pick-up-and-knit (PUK), Italian bind-off.

AVAILABLE SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12) 13 (14, 15, 16)

graded for bust circumferences (cm / inch):
76-80 (81-85, 86-90, 91-95) 96-100 (101-105, 106-110, 111-115) 116-120 (121-125, 126-130, 131-135) 136-140 (141-145, 146-150, 151-155) cm / 30-32 (32-34, 34-36, 36-38) 38-40 (40-42, 42-44, 44-46) 46-48 (48-50, 50-52, 52-54) 54-56 (56-58, 58-60, 60-62)“

The pattern includes an extensive size chart and schematics. Follow the pattern’s size guide to choose your size.

My bust circumference is 91 cm (36½“), my shoulder width is 38 cm (14¼”) and I am wearing size 4.
Vera’s bust circumference is 84 cm (33½“), her shoulder width is 41 cm (16½”) and she is wearing size 2.

GAUGE

in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)
Main fabric: 22 sts x 32 R in stockinette stitch
in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)
Ribbing: 28 sts x 40 R in half-twisted rib stitch

SUGGESTED YARN

Cardiff Cashmere Classic (112 m / 25 g)
100% Cashmere
6 (7, 7, 7) 8 (8, 8, 9) 9 (9, 10, 10) 10 (11, 11, 11) balls

Peanut mochi: olive sample in “yatay” with bold edges
Red bean mochi: brown sample in “cacao” with dainty edges
Strawberry mochi: Vera’s red sample in “scarlatta” with bold neck and hem and dainty armhole edges

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Use the necessary needle sizes to get the given gauge. You’ll need different sizes circular needles.
For the main fabric, I used 3.5 mm (US 4) needles. For the finishes, I used 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles.

4+ stitch markers, 1 unique stitch marker for EOR, removable markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape

Need help at any point? Make sure to check the last pattern pages for tips, abbreviations, tutorials, and a contact