Designed by PetiteKnit
We’ve put together this Holiday Slipover Knitting Kit using Rowan Big Wool, which works beautifully with PetiteKnit’s pattern. Big Wool is an ideal yarn for less experienced knitters — its soft elasticity and clear stitch definition make it wonderfully forgiving if your tension varies slightly, while still giving a polished, even finish.
If you watched Episode 1 of The Game of Wool and felt inspired to recreate the first challenge — a super-chunky Fair Isle slipover (yes, they used Rowan Big Wool too!) — this pattern is a perfect substitute. It’s easy to personalise with your own colourwork design or knit simply for a timeless chunky layer.
The Holiday Slipover is worked top-down in stockinette stitch with deep armholes and a relaxed shape. The back is knitted first, then the shoulders and front, before continuing the body in the round. A split rib hem gives a flattering finish, and the neck and armholes are completed with neat rib trims and an Italian cast-off for a professional look.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (see size guide below)
The Kit Includes:
- Rowan Big Wool yarn for your chosen size and colour
- Printed Holiday Slipover knitting pattern
You will also need:
- Circular needles: 10 mm [US15] / 60, 80 or 100 cm [24, 32 or 40 inches] and 9 mm [US13] / 40 and 60 cm [16 and 24 inches]
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holder wires or waste yarn
- Scissors
- Wool needle
Skill Level: ★★ (2 out of 5) - (Easy)
Why You’ll Love It:
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Perfectly matched with Rowan Big Wool for easy, satisfying knitting
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Great for knitters with basic skills who want to build confidence
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A stylish, quick project with beautiful structure and room for creativity
Size guide:
Holiday Slipover is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 6 cm [2¼ inches] larger in circumference than your chest measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-50 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 96 cm [37¾ inches], which in the given example would give you 5 cm [2 inches] of positive ease.
If you would like a more oversize fit, chose a size larger than you would normally do.
Measurements: Bust circumference: 92 (96) 102 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156 cm [36¼ (37¾) 40¼ (41¾) 45¾ (49½) 53½ (57½) 61½ inches]
Back width incl. rib edges: 36 (36) 37 (39) 42 (43) 44 (44) 46 cm [14¼ (14¼) 14½ (15¼) 16½ (17) 17¼ (17¼) 18 inches]
Armhole depth: 27 (27) 28 (29) 30 (31) 31 (33) 34 cm [10¾ (10¾) 11 (11½) 11¾ (12¼) 12¼ (13) 13½ inches]
Total length: 56 (57) 58 (59) 60 (62) 63 (63) 64 cm [22 (22½) 22¾ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 24¾ (24¾) 25¼ inches] measured mid back incl. neck rib edge
Gauge: 10 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 10 mm [US15] needles, after wash and blocking
Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge.
Needles: Circular needles: 10 mm [US15] / 60, 80 or 100 cm [24, 32 or 40 inches] and 9 mm [US13] / 40 and 60 cm [16 and 24 inches]
