Make your Prairie.
A boxy V-neck sweater with a smooth body and ribbed sleeves. Prairie uses two strands of Alpaca Cotton together for a fuller fabric that retains the yarn’s soft surface.
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 Prairie
A boxy V-neck sweater with a smooth body and ribbed sleeves. Prairie uses two strands of Alpaca Cotton together for a fuller fabric that retains the yarn’s soft surface.
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
- MIP75 Prairie V-neck sweater
- Designer
- Quail Studio for MODE at Rowan
- Construction
- Worked flat and seamed; yarn held double
- Stitch fabric
- Stocking stitch
- Sizes
- 6 sizes, to fit chest 71–127cm
Follow the purchased pattern for the full instructions, shaping and finishing sequence.
Your yarn
MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton
57% alpaca, 43% cotton · 25g · approximately 120m
Photographed in Foliage Green 018.
Use two strands together. The quantities shown are the total number of balls to buy. Do not double them again.
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 | 108cm | 15 |
| 81–86cm | 114cm | 16 |
| 91–97cm | 119cm | 17 |
| 102–107cm | 123cm | 18 |
| 112–117cm | 128cm | 19 |
| 122–127cm | 136cm | 20 |
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
- 4.5mm 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
Stocking stitch: 19 stitches × 26 rows to 10cm. Rib: 25 stitches × 29 rows to 10cm. Both use 4.5mm needles with yarn held double.
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 MIP75 Prairie 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.
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.
Do I double the ball count?
No. Rowan’s quantities already cover knitting with two strands together. The builder adds the total balls needed for your size.