No-Sew Crochet Slip-Over

[Elaine Jones]

No-Sew Crochet Slipover

 

 

Materials:         Approx. 150 grams DK yarn (8 ply ; light worsted ; #3) main colour

                        Small amount contrast (10 grams)

                        4.5 mm. crochet hook  (US 7)

 

Finished size:    Approx 14 inches wide by 17 inches long

 

Abbreviations:              ch.        =  chain

                                    sl st     =  slip stitch

                                    hdc      =  half double crochet  (half treble in UK terms)

                                    sc        =  single crochet           (double crochet    "        )

                                    fphdc    =  front post half double crochet

 

The slipover is worked from the top down, beginning with a rectangular yoke.

 

Ch. 66 loosely.  Sl st into first ch to form a ring making sure the chain hasn't twisted.

 

1^st Row:  2 ch (1 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into same place as sl st.  1 hdc into each of next 7 ch.  *(2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into next ch.  1 hdc into each of next 24 ch ** (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into next ch. 1 hdc into each of next 7 ch.  Rep. from * to ** .  Sl st to top of first 2 ch. to join.  Turn

 

2^nd Row:  2 ch.(counts as first hdc here and throughout).  1 hdc in first hdc then work (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) in 1 ch. space.  1 hdc in each of next 11 hdc.  (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into 1 ch space at corner.  1 hdc into each of next 28 hdc   (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into 1 ch space at corner.  1 hdc into each of next 11 hdc.  (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) in next 1 ch space.   1 hdc into each of next 2 hdc.  Sl st to top of turning ch.  Turn.

 

3^rd - 5 ^th Rows:  As 2^nd row, working (2 hdc 1 ch 2 hdc) into each corner ch.  Each side of the rectangle will increase by 4 hdc per row as follows:

 

3^rd row:  short side = 15 hdc   long side = 32 hdc

4^th row:  short side = 19 hdc   long side = 36 hdc

5^th row:  short side = 23 hdc   long side = 40 hdc

 

Fasten off

 

Back:   Re-attach yarn to the 1 ch space at the beginning of one of the long sides.  2 ch  1hdc in each hdc to end, ending with 1 hdc in 1 ch space at end of row.  Turn  (46 hdc - inc. turning ch.)

 

Next row: * 2 ch  1 hdc in each hdc to end, ending with 1 hdc in top of turning ch.**

Repeat from * to **   3 times.

 

1^st increase row (to shape armhole): 2 ch. 2 hdc in next hdc  1 hdc in each hdc to end, ending with 2 hdc in top of turning ch. 

 

2^nd - 4^th increase rows as 1^st increase row.    Fasten off.

 

Front  Work as for back to ** then:

 

Repeat from * to ** once only.

 

Work increase rows as for back but do not fasten off.  Turn.

 

Body 

 

2 ch. 1 hdc into each hdc to end, ending with 1 hdc in turning chain.  1 hdc in each hdc along bottom edge of back.  Sl st. to top of 2 ch.  Turn

 

Pattern row:  2 ch. 1 hdc into each hdc around back and front.  Sl st to top of turning chain.  Turn

 

Continue in pattern row until slipover is the desired length - approx. 16 inches.  Fasten off

 

Ribbing:

 

Row 1:   With right side facing, attach contrast to same place as final sl st.  2 ch (for 1^st hdc) then work * 1 fphdc around next hdc, 1 hdc in next hdc **.  Repeat from * to ** to end of round.  Sl st into top of first 2 ch.  Do not turn.

 

Rows 2 - 4   Repeat row 1.  Fasten off

 

Attach contrast yarn to base of armhole and work a row of sc around the armhole - repeat on the other side.   Work a row of sc around the neck edge if desired.

 

Pattern note:   If preferred, the ribbing rows can be omitted, in which case just work the pattern row until the slipover measures 17 inches from top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Andrea Palmatier]

I agree with Elaine... it is a very easy pattern. I made two changes though -
1. I found the corners flared out too much by increasing each side by 4 stitches so I skipped a stitch after the corner and increased by 3 instead.
2. I hdc'd across the last long side - originally I read the pattern as sl st across the last long side. (Row 2)

:o)

[Christine Johnson]

Oh Andrea, thank you so much - I thought I was doing something horribly wrong. Having said that, I am not attempting to finish my garment - I've done the neck-hole, (several times) and then got stuck at the next section and now I've decided I'm not a crocheter, can't face the rest and so I'll knit a slipover and be done with it.

[Andrea Palmatier]

If you need help with the section you're stuck on just let me know. I'm more than happy to help! :o)

[Christine Johnson]

Thank you but it's gone now. I have been knitting tonight and having a rest from crochet.

[Elaine Jones]

Christine, I'm so sorry you're having problems with this pattern.  If you feel like giving it another go sometime, don't hesitate to ask for help.  I'm hoping (as soon as I get some suitable yarn) to post another pattern for a crocheted slipover based on a couple of granny squares which might be easier for you.  It probably won't be completely "no-sew" but it should be minimal sewing! 

[Christine Johnson]

Thanks Elaine - I'm not just having trouble with that pattern but crochet in general. I can't get my head round the arithmetic and just don't seem to develop an understanding of the structure.

 I have managed a couple of slipovers made from big grannies, the first with knitted straps and the second one I was braver and did a bit more crochet but keeping straight edges is a big problem. Crochet lessons round here are once a month and sometimes cancelled so my third one is in two weeks time so I might ask for help there.

The one thing I do like about crochet is the joining - it is so much easier to sew up than knitting. Next thing to master is Lucy's 'join-as-you-go' technique for blankets which is eluding me at present. http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/joining-asyougo-sqaures.html

[Enid Mary Shaw]

a pity we don't live nearer, Christine; I'd be willing to help. but persevere, be worthwhile

 

[Pam Johnson]

Here is my finished slipover.  Used the wrong hook for some of it so hence the flared shape - again - seems to be a habit of mine! Anyway, many thanks Elaine for a great pattern, good fun to do.

[Christine Johnson]

I'm still having trouble believing that you made this - I have been shamed into having a try.

[Elaine Jones]

Good for you!  It's not really difficult.  Once the yoke is finished, it's just a question of going round and round and round.....!