Make your Fritton.
A top-down raglan cardigan in MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca. Choose your size and shade, with circular needle lengths matched to Rowan’s materials list.
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 Fritton
A top-down raglan cardigan in MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca. Choose your size and shade, with circular needle lengths matched to Rowan’s materials list.
Buy the pattern on its own, or build a project with the yarn and tools you select. Photographs show finished designs; finished items are not included.
The pattern at a glance
- Design
- MIP35 Fritton
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
Follow the purchased pattern for the complete instructions and finishing.
Your yarn choices
MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca 50g. Photographed in Pebble 013.
Choose one Softest Alpaca shade. The builder uses Rowan’s ball quantity for your size.
Order the full amount of each shade together; contact us for help checking dye lots.
Project sizing & yarn quantities
Choose by your body chest measurement, then compare the finished chest measurement. Five buttons are required separately.
| Project / body size | Finished measurement | Yarn required |
|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm chest | 95.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 8 balls |
| 81–86cm chest | 109cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 8 balls |
| 91–97cm chest | 115.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 9 balls |
| 102–107cm chest | 126.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 9 balls |
| 112–117cm chest | 135.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 10 balls |
| 122–127cm chest | 146.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 11 balls |
| 132–137cm chest | 155.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 11 balls |
| 142–147cm chest | 166.5cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 12 balls |
| 152–157cm chest | 178cm finished chest | Yarn shade: 13 balls |
Each addition supplies one selected project. For paired designs, add each separately and include the leaflet only once. Extra length or alterations may require more yarn.
Needles & finishing tools
5mm circular needles measuring 40cm, 5.5mm body circular measuring 80cm, and 5mm DPNs for the cuffs. Both packages include Prym KnitPro wooden DPNs. Rowan also permits magic loop for the cuffs. The pattern requires eight stitch markers, stitch holders and five buttons. Buttons are a separate purchase: check the full pattern for the required diameter and style. Body: 80cm-labelled cable with regular 13cm tips. The separate 40cm cable uses short 10cm tips. Choose own cables only if you have both setups.
5mm circular needles measuring 40cm, 5.5mm body circular measuring 120cm, and 5mm DPNs for the cuffs. Both packages include Prym KnitPro wooden DPNs. Rowan also permits magic loop for the cuffs. The pattern requires eight stitch markers, stitch holders and five buttons. Buttons are a separate purchase: check the full pattern for the required diameter and style. Body: 120cm-labelled cable with regular 13cm tips. The separate 40cm cable uses short 10cm tips. Choose own cables only if you have both setups.
5mm circular needles measuring 40cm, 5.5mm body circular measuring 160cm, and 5mm DPNs for the cuffs. Both packages include Prym KnitPro wooden DPNs. Rowan also permits magic loop for the cuffs. The pattern requires eight stitch markers, stitch holders and five buttons. Buttons are a separate purchase: check the full pattern for the required diameter and style. Body: join the 120cm-labelled and 60cm-labelled cables with the 50mm connector, then attach regular 13cm tips for an approximately 160cm circular. Cable labels include tips, not bare cable length; tighten the join with its key and check the assembled length. The separate 40cm cable uses short 10cm tips. Choose own cables only if you have both setups and the connector.
A tapestry needle, measuring tape and scissors are useful finishing tools; these are not automatically added.
Tension & care
18 stitches × 24 rows/rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles.
Make a tension square and adjust your needle size if needed. Follow the yarn label for care instructions.
What you will receive
Pattern only: one MIP35 Fritton knitting pattern leaflet. Yarn and tools are not included.
Build my project: yarn for the selected project, version and size, plus the pattern and tools you select. Untick the pattern if you already own it. Your cart records your selection.
Before you begin
Can I use my own tools or pattern?
Yes. Select only what you need. Check needle diameters and circular lengths before choosing own tools or cables. Own cables removes the cables and any connector from the package, while retaining the needle tips.
Can I make more than one project?
Add one project at a time, then return to choose the next. Include the leaflet once and untick it for later additions. Buy the full yarn quantity for each project.