Make your Fern.
A sweater by Quail Studio, combining MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca and Alpaca Haze held together. Choose a shade in each yarn, with separate ball quantities for your size.
Finished design shown. Select the pattern and materials you would like to buy.
THE DETAILS BEHIND YOUR MAKE
Get to know your project
Explore the design, check your fit and see what you need before you cast on.
About Fern
A sweater by Quail Studio, combining MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca and Alpaca Haze held together. Choose a shade in each yarn, with separate ball quantities for your size.
Buy the pattern on its own, or build a project with the yarn and tools you select. The photographs show the finished design; the finished garment is not included.
The pattern at a glance
- Design
- MIP76 Fern
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
- Sizes
- 9 sizes, to fit chest 71–157cm
Follow the purchased pattern for full instructions, shaping and yarn use.
Your yarn choices
- Yarn A · Softest Alpaca: MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca 50g; shown in Linen 015.
- Yarn B · Alpaca Haze: MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze 25g; shown in Mink 015.
Hold one strand of Softest Alpaca and one strand of Alpaca Haze together. The ball quantities already cover both strands; do not multiply them again.
Choose a shade for each role. Order the full amount of each shade together; contact us for help checking dye lots.
Find your fit & yarn quantities
Choose by your body chest measurement, then compare the finished garment chest measurement to judge the fit.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Yarn A · Softest Alpaca 50g balls |
Yarn B · Alpaca Haze 25g balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 100cm | 7 | 4 |
| 81–86cm | 110cm | 7 | 4 |
| 91–97cm | 120cm | 7 | 5 |
| 102–107cm | 130cm | 8 | 5 |
| 112–117cm | 140cm | 8 | 5 |
| 122–127cm | 150cm | 9 | 6 |
| 132–137cm | 160cm | 9 | 6 |
| 142–147cm | 170cm | 10 | 6 |
| 152–157cm | 180cm | 10 | 7 |
The builder uses these Rowan ball quantities without multiplying them for strands held together. Extra length or other alterations may need more yarn.
Needles & finishing tools
Straight needles: 6mm pair. The pattern also requires a 6mm circular needle 40cm long for the neckband. Our package uses 6mm short 10cm tips and a compatible cable making a 40cm circular needle.
The pattern requires stitch holders and stitch markers. Add the tools you do not already own.
Cable length means the finished circular needle including the tips. The 40cm cable is paired with short 10cm tips for the neckband. A cable, end caps and key are included unless you select that you already own a compatible cable.
A tapestry needle, measuring tape and scissors are useful finishing tools; these are not automatically added.
Tension & care
15 stitches × 23 rows to 10cm over reverse stocking stitch using 6mm needles and one strand of each yarn held together.
Make a tension square and adjust your needle size if needed. Follow the yarn labels for care instructions.
What you will receive
Pattern only: one MIP76 Fern knitting pattern. Yarn and tools are not included.
Build my project: the selected yarn quantities, plus the pattern and tools you select. Untick the pattern if you already own it. Cart details retain each yarn or colour role.
Review your summary before adding the project. Unselected tools and the finished garment are not included.
Before you cast on
Can I use my own tools or pattern?
Yes. Select only the tools you need and untick the pattern if you already own it. If a cable option is shown, choose the ownership option only if you have the compatible length listed.
Why are there two yarn selections?
This design uses two different yarns held together. Choose one shade in each yarn; both are required. Their ball weights and quantities differ, and they remain separate cart items even if their shade names match.