MODE at Rowan MIP80 Senna Sweater Knitting Pattern – Alpaca Cotton DK / 8 Ply
Please note: This listing is for the MODE at Rowan MIP80 Senna knitting pattern leaflet only. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished sweater are not included.
MODE at Rowan MIP80 Senna Sweater Knitting Pattern – Alpaca Cotton DK / 8 Ply
Create a beautifully soft wardrobe staple with the Senna sweater, designed by Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan.
Senna is a timeless high-neck sweater knitted from the top down with classic circular-yoke shaping. Ribbed detailing at the neckband, cuffs and hem gives the design a polished finish, while its simple silhouette makes it easy to layer and wear throughout the cooler months.
The sweater is knitted in MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton DK / 8 ply. This featherlight alpaca and cotton yarn produces a soft fabric with a delicate halo, natural warmth and considerably less weight than a traditional wool sweater.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP80 Senna
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Brand: MODE at Rowan
- Craft: Knitting
- Design: Long-sleeved high-neck sweater
- Construction: Worked seamlessly from the top down
- Shaping: Circular yoke
- Finishing: Ribbed neckband, cuffs and hem
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended yarn: MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton
- Yarn weight: DK / 8 ply
- Sizes: Nine adult sizes
Finished sweater measurements
Use the finished chest measurements below to help select the amount of ease you would like in your completed Senna sweater.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve underarm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm / 28–30in | 90cm / 35½in | 58cm / 22¾in | 41.5cm / 16¼in |
| 81–86cm / 32–34in | 100cm / 39¼in | 60cm / 23½in | 42.5cm / 16¾in |
| 91–97cm / 36–38in | 110cm / 43¼in | 62cm / 24½in | 42.5cm / 16¾in |
| 102–107cm / 40–42in | 120cm / 47¼in | 64cm / 25¼in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
| 112–117cm / 44–46in | 130cm / 51¼in | 66cm / 26in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
| 122–127cm / 48–50in | 140cm / 55in | 68cm / 26¾in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
| 132–137cm / 52–54in | 150cm / 59in | 69cm / 27¼in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
| 142–147cm / 56–58in | 160cm / 63in | 71cm / 28in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
| 152–157cm / 60–62in | 170cm / 67in | 72cm / 28¼in | 43.5cm / 17¼in |
Exact yarn required for every size
The photographed Senna sweater uses MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton in Dahlia 020. Each ball weighs 25g and contains approximately 120 metres.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Dahlia 020 required | Approx. yarn length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm | 90cm | 9 balls | 1,080m |
| 81–86cm | 100cm | 9 balls | 1,080m |
| 91–97cm | 110cm | 10 balls | 1,200m |
| 102–107cm | 120cm | 10 balls | 1,200m |
| 112–117cm | 130cm | 11 balls | 1,320m |
| 122–127cm | 140cm | 11 balls | 1,320m |
| 132–137cm | 150cm | 12 balls | 1,440m |
| 142–147cm | 160cm | 12 balls | 1,440m |
| 152–157cm | 170cm | 13 balls | 1,560m |
Important: Select the ball quantity that corresponds with your chosen size. Purchasing all the yarn at the same time helps ensure that your balls come from the same dye lot.
Recommended yarn and photographed shade
MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton – Dahlia 020
This is the rich berry shade used for the photographed Senna sweater.
Shop Alpaca Cotton Dahlia 020About MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton
- Fibre: 57% alpaca and 43% cotton
- Ball weight: 25g
- Length: Approximately 120m per ball
- Yarn weight: DK / 8 ply
- Recommended needle: 3.75mm
- Standard tension: 23 stitches × 31 rows per 10cm
- Care: Hand wash and dry flat in the shade
Alpaca Cotton is made using a delicate cotton mesh filled with soft alpaca fibres. Its innovative construction creates a light, warm yarn with excellent metreage, an elegant drape and a gentle brushed halo.
Needles and accessories required
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 40cm long
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 60cm long
- 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 80cm long
- Set of 3.75mm double-pointed knitting needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Wool needle for sewing in yarn ends
Tension
23 stitches and 31 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles. Always knit and block a tension swatch before beginning, adjusting your needle size if necessary.
What you will receive
You will receive the MODE at Rowan MIP80 Senna knitting pattern leaflet, containing the instructions required to knit the top-down Senna sweater in all nine sizes.
Pattern only: The completed Senna sweater, MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton yarn, knitting needles and other accessories shown or mentioned are not included.