MODE at Rowan MIP84 Perrin Cropped Cardigan Knitting Pattern – Merino Soft Aran / 10 Ply
Yarn, needles, buttons and accessories are not included.
MODE at Rowan MIP84 Perrin Cropped Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Knit a stylish contemporary cardigan with the Perrin knitting pattern by Georgia Farrell. Perrin is a beautifully cropped cardigan featuring an off-centre Argyle-inspired cable design that showcases Georgia Farrell’s distinctive geometric style.
Knitted in luxuriously soft MODE at Rowan Merino Soft Aran / 10 ply, Perrin has a comfortable crew neckline, full-length drop-shoulder sleeves and a five-button front fastening. Deep ribbed trims give the cardigan a polished finish while helping the cropped shape sit neatly.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP84 Perrin
- Designer: Georgia Farrell
- Garment: Cropped button-front cardigan
- Neckline: Crew neck
- Sleeves: Full-length drop-shoulder sleeves
- Feature: Off-centre Argyle-inspired cable pattern
- Fastening: Five buttons
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Merino Soft
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Skill level: Easy / confident beginner
- Construction: Worked from the bottom up
- Sizes: Nine adult sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
How Perrin is constructed
The lower body is knitted in one piece to the armholes, then divided to complete the separate fronts and back. Regular-length needles are used after dividing the body. The cardigan is finished with long sleeves, ribbed bands, buttonholes and five buttons.
Finished garment measurements
Choose your size using the “to fit chest” measurement. The finished chest measurement shows the approximate circumference of the completed cardigan.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve seam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71–76cm 28–30in |
99cm 39in |
52cm 20½in |
40cm 15¾in |
| 2 | 81–86cm 32–34in |
107.5cm 42¼in |
54cm 21¼in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 3 | 91–97cm 36–38in |
119cm 46¾in |
56cm 22in |
41cm 16¼in |
| 4 | 102–107cm 40–42in |
127.5cm 50¼in |
58cm 22¾in |
42cm 16½in |
| 5 | 112–117cm 44–46in |
139cm 54¾in |
60cm 23½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 6 | 122–127cm 48–50in |
147.5cm 58in |
62cm 24½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 7 | 132–137cm 52–54in |
159cm 62½in |
63cm 24¾in |
42cm 16½in |
| 8 | 142–147cm 56–58in |
167.5cm 66in |
65cm 25½in |
42cm 16½in |
| 9 | 152–157cm 60–62in |
181.5cm 71½in |
66cm 26in |
42cm 16½in |
How many balls of yarn are required?
Perrin is knitted using MODE at Rowan Merino Soft Aran / 10 ply. Each ball weighs 50g and contains approximately 80 metres.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Merino Soft 50g balls required |
|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm 28–30in |
99cm | 9 balls |
| 81–86cm 32–34in |
107.5cm | 10 balls |
| 91–97cm 36–38in |
119cm | 11 balls |
| 102–107cm 40–42in |
127.5cm | 12 balls |
| 112–117cm 44–46in |
139cm | 13 balls |
| 122–127cm 48–50in |
147.5cm | 14 balls |
| 132–137cm 52–54in |
159cm | 15 balls |
| 142–147cm 56–58in |
167.5cm | 16 balls |
| 152–157cm 60–62in |
181.5cm | 17 balls |
Knit Perrin with MODE at Rowan Merino Soft
MODE at Rowan Merino Soft – Clay 011
Perrin is photographed in Clay 011, a warm neutral shade that beautifully highlights the off-centre Argyle cable detail. Recreate the original design or choose another colour from the Merino Soft range.
Shop Merino Soft Clay 011View all MODE at Rowan Merino Soft colours
About MODE at Rowan Merino Soft
- Fibre: 100% superwash merino wool
- Ball weight: 50g
- Length: Approximately 80 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Standard recommended needle: Approximately 6mm
- Standard yarn tension: 16 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm
- Care: Gentle machine wash and dry flat
Needles and accessories required
- One 5mm circular knitting needle, approximately 120cm long
- One 5.5mm circular knitting needle, approximately 120cm long
- One pair of regular-length 5mm knitting needles
- One pair of regular-length 5.5mm knitting needles
- Cable needle
- Stitch holders
- Five buttons
- Tapestry needle for sewing seams and attaching buttons
Needle sizes are a guide only. Change needle size if necessary to achieve the stated pattern tension.
Pattern tension
14 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles, or the needle size required to achieve the correct tension.
What you will receive
One MODE at Rowan MIP84 Perrin knitting pattern containing instructions for all nine listed sizes.
Merino Soft yarn, knitting needles, buttons and accessories are sold separately.