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The perfect extra layer when you don’t want the bulk of a full sweater, the Clova Slipover will quickly become a favourite in your wardrobe.

Worked from the top-down, Clova features clever shaping details and seamless construction which means only minimal finishing is required. The size inclusive pattern includes 14 sizes from xxs to 7xl with four cup size options featuring subtle built-in shaping, ensuring the perfect fit for every body type. Keep things simple with an aran weight yarn, or hold a fluffy laceweight together with a sportweight yarn for a really light, warm layer.

The Clova Slipover features a comfortable, tailored shoulder line sometimes known as English Tailoring or a European Shoulder. The upper back is worked first, with increases to slope the shoulders and short rows to add a comfortable curve at the neckline. The upper front is then worked on stitches picked up along the back shoulders with a slightly scooped crew neck. The armholes are thoughtfully shaped for a neat fit and comfortable layering. Larger cup size options add extra width across the bust and (almost) hidden short rows with no visible wedge of darts. The upper back and front are joined at the underarm and the body is worked in the round and completed with a simple ribbed border. Matching ribbed bands are then worked around the neckline and armholes.

Yarn
Worsted or light aran weight yarn. Wool or wool blends are ideal.

Shown In
Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS by BC Garn (10% Rayon, 90% Wool, 109yds / 100m, 50g) in 02 Natural

Ulysse by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino, 202yds / 185m, 1.76oz / 50g ) in Genet, held together with Bérénice by De Rerum Natura (20% Merino, 25% Silk, 55% Mohair, 230yds / 210m, 0.88oz / 25g ) in Genêt

Needles
Size A needle: Size 8 US / 5mm circular in 24” / 60cm, 32” / 80cm or 40” / 100cm circular needle. Choose a length that’s shorter than the finished chest circumference for your size. Aim for between 60 and 90% less depending on how squashed or spread out you prefer your stitches to be when knitting in the round.

Size B needle: Size 6 US / 4mm circular in 24” / 60cm and, for sizes XL and larger in the same length as your size A needle.

For sizes XXS – L you will also need a 16” / 40cm Size B circular

If necessary adjust the size A needle to the size you need to match the required gauge and use a needle 2 sizes smaller for Size B.

Gauge
18 sts & 24 rnds = 4” / 10cm in stockinette in the round on larger needles
Use the needle size you need to get gauge, the ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the main needle.

Sizing
14 sizes from XXS to 7XL with 4 cup size options
XXS[XS, S, S–M, M, M–L] (L, XL, XXL, 3XL) [4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL]
To fit bust measurements: 28–30[30–32, 32–34, 34–36.5, 36.5–39, 39–42] (42–45, 45–48, 48–51.5, 51.5–55) [55–58.5, 58.5–62, 62–66, 66–70]” /
71–76[76–81.5, 81.5–86.5, 86.5–92.5, 92.5–99, 99–106.5] (106.5–114.5, 114.5–122, 122–131, 131–139.5) [139.5–148.5, 148.5–157.5, 157.5–167.5, 167.5–178]cm

Sizes shown
Ysolda is wearing: Size S–M A–B cup
Rachel is wearing: Size XXL G–H cup
The pattern is intended to fit with 0–4” / 0–10cm of positive ease.