The Moquette Slipover is one of six patterns in issue six of John Arbon Textiles’ in house magazine, The Annual.

There are kits available for this pattern.

Inspired by Enid Marx, one of the pioneering women commissioned by London Transport to design moquette seating fabric for the Underground trains, this piece beautifully blends comfort with a rich history.

Knitted in Devon Naturals Aran, Appledore Aran or Harvest Hues Worsted with a comforting polo neck, the slipover can also be knit with a cosy crew neck and features i-cord side loops.

Worked from the bottom upwards, the raised purl bumps and slipped stitch colourwork pattern give this garment a soft, plush texture, reminiscent of the Underground’s sturdy moquette fabrics.

Yarn
Worsted
MC: 335 (370, 425, 455)(515, 545, 605)g
CC: 135 (150, 175, 185)(210, 225, 250)g
plus an additional 25g for polo neck in MC

Harvest Hues (Worsted; 200m / 219yd per 100g)
Sample shown is size 1 in Juniper (MC) and Pomegranate (CC)
Modelled by Sonja with 8.5cm / 3.5” ease

Aran
MC: 365 (420, 460, 495)(560, 590, 655)g
CC: 145 (160, 190, 200)(230, 245, 270)g
plus an additional 30g for polo neck in MC

Devon Naturals (Aran; 176m / 192yd per 100g)
Appledore (Aran; 167m / 183yd per 100g)
Sample shown is size 2 in Jolly Beggar (MC) and Tom Putt (CC)
Modelled by Martha with 14cm / 5.75” ease

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)

Finished Measurements
a - Chest circumference: 97.5 (107, 126.5, 136)(155, 165, 184)cm / 38.5 (42.25, 49.75, 53.5)(61, 65, 72.5)”
When selecting a size, consider a small amount of negative ease to help keep the i-cord side loops in place.
b - Chest width: 49 (53.5, 63, 68)(77.5, 82.5, 92)cm / 19.25 (21, 25, 26.75)(30.5, 32.5, 36.25)”
c - Upper body width: 39 (44, 44, 49)(49, 53.5, 53.5)cm / 15.25 (17.25, 17.25, 19.25)(19.25, 21, 21)”
d - Neck width: 17 (19.5, 19.5, 19.5)(19.5, 22, 22)cm / 6.75 (7.75, 7.75, 7.75)(7.75, 8.75, 8.75)”
e - Armhole depth: 18.5 (20.5, 23, 24)(24.5, 26.5, 27)cm / 7.25 (8, 9, 9.25)(9.75, 10.5, 10.75)”
f - Body length from underarm through hem: 32.5cm / 12.75”
g - Body length from top of shoulder through hem: 53.5 (55, 57.5, 58.5)(59.5, 61, 62)cm / 21 (21.75, 22.75, 23)(23.25, 24, 24.25)”
h - Side width at underarm: 5 (5, 9.5, 9.5)(14.5, 14.5, 19)cm / 2 (2, 3.75, 3.75)(5.75, 5.75, 7.5)”
All measurements include body trim and exclude i-cord side loops and neckband. Body trim width is 3cm / 1.25” per side.

Gauge
Measured over slip-stitch pattern using largest needles,
after blocking: 25 sts x 47 rows = 10cm / 4” square

Needles
Smaller: 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5) circular knitting needles, length at least 120cm / 48” long, for ribbing
Smaller: 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5) circular knitting needles, length at least 30cm / 12” long, for neckband and i-cord side loops
Larger: 4mm (UK 8 / US 6) circular knitting needles, length at least 30cm / 12” long, for polo neck (optional)
Largest: 4.5mm (UK 7 / US 7) straight or circular knitting needles
for slip-stitch pattern, length at least 60cm / 24”, for body

Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.

Pattern Notes
Slipover and dickie are worked flat from the bottom, beginning with 2x1 rib. When working the slip-stitch pattern, spread out your stitches as you work so that the tension of the fabric remains even. When working short rows, turn as directed without wrapping stitches. Slip all stitches purlwise unless otherwise instructed. Carry unused colour up side edge.

For both versions, the chart for working the body includes a selvedge stitch at either side; trim for the sides will be completed during finishing. For the slipover, body length can be adjusted between hem and underarm and between underarm and shoulder. Length adjustments will affect yarn usage. The slipover’s neckline can be finished with a crew neck or polo neck; the dickie features a polo neck.

The Annual (issue six)
This pattern is currently only available in print or digital. Pick up a print copy of our Annual here.