SLOPER is a basic template for a sleeveless sweater that, being knitted at a large gauge, involves very few stitches and allows you to get creative. It’s presented as a full-garment chart rather than a written description of a process, so all you need to do is work each row as indicated, or adapt it however you like! Add stripes, colorwork or a stitch pattern; play with the armhole and neck shaping; think about a split hem or exposed seams. Whatever you dream up—
PATTERN AND NOTES
• Sloper pattern and introduction
with yarn/gauge notes, and thoughts on variations available within the pattern (i.e. without modification, per se)
• Resizing the pattern
by adding/subtracting stitches and rows, or by working at a different gauge
• Reshaping / modifying the pattern
such as changing the armhole shaping, the neck shaping and treatment, or making it more curvaceous or more boxy
• Case study: My longer linen V-neck Sloper
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SUPPORTING LINKS
– How to work a slipped-stitch selvage
– How to work the sloped bind-off
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KNITALONG
Beginning May 1st, we’re also holding a quick knitalong. There’s no schedule, deadline or prizes — just knit whatever version of Sloper you desire, and share it on Ravelry and Instagram with the hashtag #sloperKAL.
