Whispering Stripes slipover – Knitting Pattern

Let the yarn do the magic. This gentle side-to-side knit turns the shifting shades of self-striping yarn into soft vertical stripes, like light falling through trees.

With simple shaping at the shoulders and smooth i-cord edges, the design is comforting in its ease yet striking in appearance. A welcoming project for knitters of all levels, especially beginners seeking something beautiful.

Yarn Notes – For This Pattern

To capture the intended look of this design, you will need
4-ply self-shading yarn with a long, gradual colour-change sequence.
This slow shift of hue creates the elegant vertical stripes seen in the sample—
stripes that rise softly, like light filtered through tall trees.

Sock yarn with quick, frequent colour changes will not be suitable, as it will break the flow into short, scattered patches rather than the calm, continuous lines the pattern is built upon.

Choose a palette that speaks to you: quiet earth tones, bold woodland shades, or any colours that echo the mood you want your knitting to hold.

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