MODE at Rowan Cullen Softest Alpaca Aran 10 Ply Fair Isle Sweater Knitting Pattern – MIP78
Please note: This listing is for the Cullen sweater knitting pattern only. Yarn, needles and accessories are sold separately.
MODE at Rowan Cullen Softest Alpaca Aran 10 Ply Fair Isle Sweater Knitting Pattern – MIP78
Create a timeless colourwork sweater with the Cullen knitting pattern from MODE at Rowan. Designed by Quail Studio, Cullen features a classic five-colour Fair Isle pattern across the body, balanced by solid-colour sleeves and a clean crew neckline.
The relaxed straight silhouette, dropped shoulders and deep ribbed hem give Cullen a comfortable contemporary fit, while the traditional stranded colourwork creates an eye-catching statement across the body.
Cullen is knitted using MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca Aran / 10 ply yarn. This alpaca-rich yarn has a lightweight construction and brushed halo that softens the colourwork while providing luxurious warmth.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP78 Cullen
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Brand: MODE at Rowan
- Garment: Relaxed crew-neck sweater
- Colourwork: Five-colour stranded Fair Isle design
- Construction: Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed
- Body: Fair Isle colourwork with a deep ribbed hem
- Sleeves: Solid-colour sleeves with dropped shoulders
- Recommended yarn: MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Skill level: Intermediate, suited to knitters comfortable with stranded colourwork
- Language: English
Sizes, finished measurements and yarn required
Cullen has approximately 13–14cm of positive ease for a relaxed but wearable fit. Compare the finished chest measurement with a favourite sweater before selecting your size.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Length | Sleeve seam | A: Pebble 013 | B: Cloud 014 | C: Bliss 019 | D: Sugar 017 | E: Linen 015 | Total balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 89cm | 63cm | 41cm | 5 balls | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 9 balls |
| 81–86cm | 100cm | 65cm | 42cm | 6 balls | 1 ball | 1 ball | 2 balls | 1 ball | 11 balls |
| 91–97cm | 111cm | 67cm | 42cm | 6 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 2 balls | 1 ball | 12 balls |
| 102–107cm | 120cm | 69cm | 43cm | 6 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 2 balls | 1 ball | 12 balls |
| 112–117cm | 131cm | 71cm | 43cm | 7 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 2 balls | 1 ball | 13 balls |
| 122–127cm | 140cm | 73cm | 43cm | 7 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 2 balls | 2 balls | 14 balls |
| 132–137cm | 151cm | 75cm | 43cm | 8 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 3 balls | 2 balls | 16 balls |
| 142–147cm | 160cm | 77cm | 43cm | 8 balls | 2 balls | 1 ball | 3 balls | 2 balls | 16 balls |
| 152–157cm | 171cm | 78cm | 43cm | 9 balls | 3 balls | 1 ball | 3 balls | 2 balls | 18 balls |
Colour quantity note: The ball quantities above are for the photographed five-colour combination. If selecting a different colour palette, retain the same quantities for shades A through E.
Photographed Softest Alpaca colours
A: Pebble 013
B: Cloud 014
C: Bliss 019
D: Sugar 017
E: Linen 015
Softest Alpaca yarn specifications
- Composition: 70% alpaca, 23% polyamide and 7% wool
- Ball weight: 50g
- Length: Approximately 130 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Texture: Lightweight with a soft brushed halo
- Care: Hand wash and dry flat
Needles and accessories required
- One pair of 5mm knitting needles
- One pair of 5.5mm knitting needles
- Stitch holders
- Stitch markers
- A suitable sewing-up needle
The 5mm needles are used for the ribbed edges and neckband. A circular needle is not essential for the neckband because the second shoulder seam is completed after the neckline has been worked.
Needle sizes are a guide only. Use the needle size required to achieve the stated pattern tension.
Tension
18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm using 5.5mm needles.
What you will receive
One printed MODE at Rowan MIP78 Cullen English-language knitting pattern.
This is a pattern-only listing. Yarn, needles and accessories are not included.