1268 - Sedum - Slipover Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky by Valley Yarns

Pattern Summary: Sedum Slipover Knitting Pattern for Women by Julie Turjoman

Sedum is a women's slipover knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns as pattern #1268. This charming cold-weather layering piece features a relaxed, squared-off silhouette with drop shoulders and subtle side rib texture, giving it a whimsical, effortlessly stylish look. Worked flat in just two pieces and then seamed together, it is an accessible and satisfying project that knits up quickly thanks to the chunky weight yarn.

What Is Being Made

Sedum is a pullover slipover — a sleeveless vest-style garment designed to be worn as a cozy layering piece over cold-weather outfits. The design is characterized by its generous positive ease of 6 to 8 inches, making it a comfortable, relaxed fit rather than a close-fitting garment. The drop shoulder construction and squared-off shape give it a modern, casual aesthetic that pairs beautifully with long-sleeved tops, turtlenecks, and winter layers. It is available in a wide range of sizes from XS through 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 inches up to 63½ inches.

Construction and Techniques

The slipover is constructed using a seamed, worked-flat method, meaning the front and back panels are each knitted separately as flat pieces and then joined together using seaming techniques. This traditional construction approach is well-suited to intermediate and advanced beginner knitters who are comfortable working back and forth in rows and finishing garment pieces neatly. The seamed construction also gives the finished garment added structure and durability.

• Worked flat: Both the front and back panels are knitted flat, row by row, rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction: The two pieces are sewn together at the shoulders and sides using a large tapestry needle, a classic finishing technique in garment knitting.
• Drop shoulder shaping: The armhole is created by the natural edge of the fabric rather than through complex armhole shaping, making the construction straightforward and beginner-friendly.
• Side rib texture: Subtle ribbing along the sides adds visual interest and a gentle textural detail without complicating the overall knitting process.

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily uses fundamental knitting stitches, keeping it accessible for those at the advanced beginner to intermediate skill level:

• Knit and purl stitches: The foundation of the fabric, used to create the main body of the slipover.
• Rib stitch: Used along the side panels to create the signature subtle texture that distinguishes this design.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically written for Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky, a luxurious yarn made from 100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool. Each ball contains 100 grams and 109 yards, and the yarn is classified as a chunky (bulky) weight, which contributes to the pattern's quick knit-up time. The sample shown is knitted in Color 017 Steel Gray, a versatile neutral that complements a wide range of wardrobes.

Depending on the size being knitted, the yardage requirements vary:

• XS: 7 balls
• S: 8 balls
• M: 9 balls
• L and XL: 11 balls each
• 2XL: 13 balls
• 3XL: 14 balls
• 4XL: 15 balls

The Superwash Merino Wool fiber content is a particularly appealing choice for a gift item, as it is machine washable, soft against the skin, and warm without being heavy — ideal qualities for a winter slipover intended to be worn and loved regularly.

Needles and Notions

The pattern calls for US size 10 (6.00 mm)