The Eloria Slipover is a refined, cable-focused layering piece featuring an elegant V-neckline and a combination of striking cable patterns. A central quail cable panel follows the V-neckline and continues down the front, framed by smaller zigzag cables running vertically along the front and back. Subtle purl ridge texture between the cables adds depth and definition without overwhelming the design.
The slipover is finished with a classic 2x2 ribbed hem and neat applied I-cord edges around the V-neckline and armholes. The cables can be worked without a cable needle

CONSTRUCTION:
The slipover is worked seamlessly from the top down. The upper back and fronts are worked separately, with German Short Rows shaping the shoulders and increases forming the V-neckline and underarms. The front and back are then joined to work the lower body in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the V-neckline and armholes to work applied I-cord edges.

SIZING AND MEASUREMENTS:
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4) (5; 6; 7; 8) detailed below are designed to be worn with 5-15 cm / 2-6 in. positive ease.

The samples are shown in size 2 with 7 cm / 2.75 in. positive ease.

To fit bust: 72-82 (83-93; 92-102; 102-112) (111-121; 121-131; 132-142; 142-152) cm / 28.75-32.75 (33.25-37.25; 36.75-40.75; 40.75-44.75) (44.5-48.5; 48.5-52.5; 52.75-56.75; 56.75-60.75) in.
Finished bust circumference: 87 (98; 107; 117) (126; 136; 147; 157) cm / 34.75 (39.25; 42.75; 46.75) (50.5; 54.5; 58.75; 62.75) in.
Upper back width: 36 (38.5; 40.5; 41.5) (41.5; 43; 45; 46) cm / 14.5 (15.5; 16.25; 16.5) (16.5; 17.25; 18; 18.5) inches.
Armhole depth: 19 (19.5; 21; 22.5) (23; 23.5; 24.5; 25) cm / 7.5 (7.75; 8.5; 9) (9.25; 9.5; 9.75; 10) in.
Body length from underarm to hem: 31 (31.5; 30.5; 30) (29.5; 29.5; 30; 30) cm / 12.5 (12.5; 12.25; 12) (11.75; 11.75; 12; 12) in.
V-neck depth: 18 (18.5; 19.5; 19.5) (20; 20; 20.5; 20.5) cm / 7.25 (7.5; 7.75; 7.75) (8; 8; 8.25; 8.25) in.
Shoulder drop: 2.5 cm / 1 in.

GAUGE:
18 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 in. x 4 in. in purl ridge textured pattern worked flat and in the round, after blocking.

YARN:
For my samples I used the following yarns:
Light blue sample: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (100% merino wool, 50 g = 125 m / 137 yd), in the Ice Blue shade.
Light pink sample: Sandnes Garn Atlas (70% Norwegian wool, 30% merino wool, 50 g = 108 m / 118 yd), in the 4202 – Lotus shade.
Fuchsia sample: Cascade 220® (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 100 g = 200 m / 220 yd), in the 7802-Cerise shade.

You will need approximately:
515 (590; 635; 690) (735; 785; 875; 935) m / 565 (645; 695; 755) (805; 860; 955; 1025) yd of worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:

• 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles of 80 or 100 cm / 32 in. or 40 in. for the main fabric. Or needle size needed to reach gauge.
• 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles of 80 or 100 cm / 32 in. or 40 in. for the ribbing and 40 or 60 cm / 16 in. or 24 in. for the I-cord edges.
• Cable needle (optional)
• Stitch markers
• Try-it-on tubing or waste yarn for placing stitches on hold
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

TECHNIQUES:

• Long tail cast-on
• Backwards loop cast-on
• Working flat and in the round
• German short rows
• Picking up stitches
• Right- and left-leaning increases
• Working cables – with or without a cable needle
• Applied I-cord edges
• Reading charts

The pattern was tech-edited by Marie-Eve Wedge and test knitted by a wonderful group of knitters.

For pattern support, please contact me at: aggie.in.stitches@gmail.com.