MODE at Rowan Saffi Cotton DK 8 Ply & Alpaca Haze 2 Ply Top Knitting Pattern – MIP53
MODE at Rowan Saffi Cotton DK 8 Ply & Alpaca Haze 2 Ply Top Knitting Pattern – MIP53
Knit a delicate statement piece with the Saffi short-sleeve top by Quail Studio. This vintage-inspired design combines intricate lace stitches with a flattering notched neckline and charming picot edging around the sleeves and hem.
Saffi is knitted using one strand of MODE at Rowan Cotton DK and one strand of MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze held together. The combination creates a beautifully soft fabric with the structure of cotton and the lightweight halo of alpaca.
Recommended yarns
MODE at Rowan Cotton DK
Photographed shade: Crepe 018
100% cotton
DK / 8 ply
50g and approximately 106 metres
MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze
Photographed shade: Peony 017
58% alpaca, 22% wool, 20% polyamide
Lace / 2 ply
25g and approximately 212 metres
Sizes, finished measurements and yarn requirements
Select your size using the “to fit chest” measurement. Each size requires both the Cotton DK and Alpaca Haze quantities shown below.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve length | Cotton DK 50g balls |
Alpaca Haze 25g balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm / 28–30in | 85cm | 42cm | 11cm | 6 balls | 3 balls |
| 81–86cm / 32–34in | 95cm | 45cm | 12cm | 7 balls | 3 balls |
| 91–97cm / 36–38in | 105cm | 48.5cm | 12cm | 8 balls | 4 balls |
| 102–107cm / 40–42in | 115cm | 52cm | 13cm | 9 balls | 4 balls |
| 112–117cm / 44–46in | 125cm | 55.5cm | 13cm | 10 balls | 5 balls |
| 122–127cm / 48–50in | 135cm | 59cm | 13cm | 12 balls | 6 balls |
| 132–137cm / 52–54in | 145cm | 61cm | 13cm | 13 balls | 6 balls |
| 142–147cm / 56–58in | 155cm | 64cm | 13cm | 14 balls | 7 balls |
| 152–157cm / 60–62in | 165cm | 66cm | 13cm | 15 balls | 7 balls |
Needles, tension and accessories
- Main needles: One pair of 3.75mm and one pair of 4mm knitting needles
- Neckband: One 3.75mm circular needle measuring 40cm
- Tension: 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over the pattern stitch using 4mm needles
- Yarn method: One strand of each yarn held together
- Additional requirements: Stitch holders
Pattern details
| Pattern name | Saffi |
| Pattern number | MIP53 |
| Designer | Quail Studio |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Garment | Short-sleeve lace top |
| Design details | Notched neckline, lace pattern and picot edging |
| Recommended yarns | MODE at Rowan Cotton DK and MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze |
Saffi requires both Cotton DK and Alpaca Haze. Order the quantity shown for each yarn in your selected size.
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