Inspired by Anni Albers’ weaving, the Albers slipover blends three colours into a striking stripe pattern. It’s a modern twist on traditional colourwork, combining knits and purls for a squishy texture. Ideal for knitters looking for something unique yet wearable, this slipover adds an artistic touch to any outfit.

About the construction:
Albers is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. You cast on for the Lower Body and work in the round until you split at the underarms. You will work the Chest and Upper Back separately, shaping the shoulders with German Short Rows, and then join at the shoulder seams using the 3-Needle Bind-Off. The Neckband and Armhole trims are picked up and worked in the round.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizing
1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

To fit 71-76 81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158 cm (28-30 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62 in) circumference at bust.

Finished Measurements (after blocking)
79 93.5, 101, 108, 122.5, 129.5, 144, 151, 158.5 cm (31.75 37.5, 40.25, 43.25, 49, 51.75, 57.5, 60.5, 63.25 in) circumference at the bust.

Intended to be worn with 0.5 - 12.5 cm (1.25 - 5.5 in) of positive ease at the bust.

Clare wears size 3 with 6 cm (2.25 in) of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn
De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% Wool, 185 m (202 yd) per 50 g ball) in shade Lagon (MC) - 2 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4 hanks, Plume (CC1) - 2 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 and Creme Anglaise (CC2) - 2 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3

Estimated yarn requirements: MC - 274 325, 359, 385, 430, 461, 514, 547, 578 m (299 355, 392, 421, 469, 503, 561, 597, 631 yd), CC1 - 185 220, 242, 261, 290, 311, 347, 370, 390 m (202 240, 265, 284, 317, 340, 379, 404, 426 yd) and CC2 - 185 220, 242, 261, 290, 311, 347, 370, 390 m (202 240, 265, 284, 317, 340, 379, 404, 426 yd)

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle (or 2 sizes smaller than larger needle needed to get gauge) in the following lengths:

• 23 30, 30, 30, 30, 40, 40, 40, 40 cm (9 12, 12, 12, 12, 16, 16, 16, 16 in) for Armhole Trims
• 40 40, 40, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60 cm (16 16, 16, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24 in) for Neckband
• 60 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 120, 120, 150 cm (24 32, 32, 40, 40, 47, 47, 47, 60 in) for Hem

4 mm (US 6) 60 80, 80, 100, 100, 120, 120, 120, 150 cm (24 32, 32, 40, 40, 47, 47, 47, 60 in) circular needle (or size needed to get gauge)

Gauge (after blocking)
25 sts and 36 rows/rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Albers Stitch using 4 mm (US 6) needles

Notions

• Removable stitch markers
• Waste yarn or stitch holders
• Darning needle