Moby Slipover Mini
Original price
$14.70
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Original price
$14.70
Original price
$14.70
$14.70
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$14.70
Current price
$14.70
Availability:
2+ in stock, ready to be shipped
The Moby Slipover Mini by PetiteKnit is an heirloom-worthy layering vest for toddlers and young kids, packed with intricate cables and rich knit-and-purl texture. Designed to dress up everyday tees, collared shirts, and dresses, it’s a charming, miniature take on the iconic Moby design that brings serious handmade style to any little wardrobe.
Please note: This is a knitting pattern only. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 5 out of 5 (Advanced)
- Size Range: 1–2 years to 6–7 years
- Construction: You’ll work this slipover seamlessly from the top down across a combination of cables and knit-and-purl texture patterns. It starts with the back yoke worked flat, before stitches are picked up to knit each shoulder separately and joined to form the front yoke. Next, the front and back are joined at the underarms to work the body straight down in the round. Finally, neat ribbed edges are picked up and knitted along the neckline and armholes, leaving zero seaming required.
Sizing & Fit Guide
This slipover is designed with comfortable layering room so it slips easily over everyday shirts and tops. Before you cast on, check the finished garment measurements below against the child's chest circumference—or compare with a well-fitting vest they already wear—to pick the best size.
| Size | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 59 | 36 |
| 2–3 years | 63 | 37 |
| 3–4 years | 66 | 38 |
| 4–5 years | 68 | 40 |
| 5–6 years | 70 | 41 |
| 6–7 years | 72 | 44 |
(Note: Total length is measured down the centre back excluding the neck edge.)
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 29 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm in texture pattern on 3 mm needles after washing and blocking.
- Circular Needles: 3 mm (40 or 60 cm).
- Double-Pointed Needles: 2.5 mm DPNs (for the ribbed neckline and armhole edges, unless using the Magic Loop technique).
- Notions: A cable needle.
Yarn & Materials Chart
This slipover is knitted using a single strand of light fingering / 4-ply wool (approx. 205–235 m per 50 g).
| Size | Light Fingering Wool Weight (g) | Estimated Total Meters Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 100 g | 410–470 m |
| 2–3 years | 100 g | 410–470 m |
| 3–4 years | 100–150 g | 410–705 m |
| 4–5 years | 150 g | 615–705 m |
| 5–6 years | 150 g | 615–705 m |
| 6–7 years | 200 g | 820–940 m |
Note: Meter figures are calculated directly from the pattern’s recommended yarn weights (based on 205–235 m per 50 g) and represent designer estimates rather than exact consumption. Always buy full balls and consider grabbing an extra ball if you plan to swatch generously or add extra length for growing room.
Crucial Swatching Tip
Take a little extra time to knit, wash, and block a textured swatch before casting on! Cable and texture patterns can noticeably relax and grow once washed, so measuring your swatch after blocking ensures you hit that 29-stitch by 40-row gauge and achieve the true finished dimensions in the table above. Adjust your needle size up or down if your stitch count is slightly off.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there any seams to sew at the end? Zero seaming required. The shoulders, body, and ribbed neckline and armhole edgings are all knitted seamlessly from the top down—once you cast off the ribbing, all you have left to do is weave in your yarn ends.
- Why is this pattern rated 5 out of 5 in difficulty? Keeping track of the cables and texture repeats simultaneously while shaping the neckline and armholes requires close attention—making it a super satisfying project for experienced knitters!
- Can I use Magic Loop instead of double-pointed needles? Yes! You can easily work the ribbed neckband and armhole edges in the round using the Magic Loop method on a long 2.5 mm circular needle instead of 2.5 mm DPNs.