Make your Keswick.
A relaxed ribbed sweater in Softest Alpaca, with dropped shoulders and a zip-neck opening. Keswick brings a soft, brushed finish to a practical layering shape.
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 Keswick
A relaxed ribbed sweater in Softest Alpaca, with dropped shoulders and a zip-neck opening. Keswick brings a soft, brushed finish to a practical layering shape.
Choose your size and shade in the project builder, or buy the pattern on its own. The photographs show the finished design; your order contains the pattern and materials you select.
The pattern at a glance
- Design
- MIP32 Keswick zip-neck sweater
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
- Construction
- Ribbed sweater with a zip-neck placket
- Stitch fabric
- Rib pattern
- Sizes
- 9 sizes, to fit chest 71–157cm
Follow the purchased pattern for the full instructions, shaping and finishing sequence.
Your yarn
MODE at Rowan Softest Alpaca
70% alpaca, 23% nylon, 7% wool · 50g · approximately 130m
Photographed in Cloud 014.
Order the full quantity together. Contact us if you need help checking dye lots.
Find your fit & yarn quantity
Choose by your body chest measurement, then compare the finished garment measurement to judge the room you prefer. The builder uses these same quantities.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | balls |
|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 106cm | 13 |
| 81–86cm | 115.5cm | 14 |
| 91–97cm | 124.5cm | 15 |
| 102–107cm | 134cm | 17 |
| 112–117cm | 147.5cm | 18 |
| 122–127cm | 157cm | 19 |
| 132–137cm | 166cm | 20 |
| 142–147cm | 175.5cm | 21 |
| 152–157cm | 189cm | 23 |
Ball counts cover the published design at the stated tension. Extra length or other alterations may require more yarn. Finished chest measurements follow Rowan’s garment-information sheet.
Needles & finishing tools
You will also need a 30cm zip, sold separately. Match the fastening type and finish to your purchased pattern before choosing it.
- 4mm straight needles.
- stitch holders · set of 3.
- MIO locking stitch markers · 30 pack.
These straight-needle options do not need cables.
Needle options include every needle size listed above, including DPNs where required. Stitch holders, markers and cable needles are selected separately. A tapestry needle for sewing in ends, measuring tape and scissors are useful finishing tools; these are not automatically added.
Tension & care
26 stitches × 28 rows to 10cm over rib pattern using 4mm needles.
Make a tension square and adjust your needle size if needed. The correct tension matters for fit and yarn use.
Follow the care instructions on the yarn label. Shape and dry your finished knitting flat.
What you will receive
Pattern only: one MIP32 Keswick knitting pattern. Yarn and tools are not included.
Build my project: the yarn shade and quantity in your summary, plus the pattern and optional tools you select. Untick the pattern if you already own it. Each item appears separately in your cart.
You will also need a 30cm zip, sold separately. Match the fastening type and finish to your purchased pattern before choosing it. The finished garment is not included. Prices and availability are shown for your selections before adding them to your cart.
Before you cast on
Can I use my own needles, cables or pattern?
Yes. Leave the own-needles option selected, or add needles and untick their cables if you have the compatible lengths listed. Untick the pattern if you already own it.
Can I change the length or use a different yarn?
The quantities apply to the published design and the yarn choices shown here. Contact us to check quantities before making alterations or substituting yarn.