Classic Elite Yarns Alpine Rose Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Alpine Rose Sweater

What Is Being Made

Alpine Rose is an asymmetrical cabled turtleneck sweater with modified drop shoulder shaping, designed by Tian Foley. This intermediate-level knitting project features a variety of textured stitches creating visual interest across the garment. The sweater is available in five sizes: XS (30½" bust), S (34" bust), M (38" bust), L (41½" bust), and XL (45" bust), with finished lengths ranging from 20½" to 24½" depending on size.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. The design incorporates cable elements as a key decorative feature, specifically a Right Twist cable motif. An intentional design detail includes a decorative horizontal ridge created by binding off and picking up stitches, which forms an asymmetrical visual element on the right side of the fabric.

Stitches Used

Alpine Rose employs multiple stitch patterns to create textural variation:

• 2 x 2 Rib – A classic ribbed pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2, alternating knit and purl stitches in a 2-2 configuration. This stitch provides elasticity and structure, particularly suitable for cuffs and fitted areas.
• Right Twist – A cable-based stitch worked over 6 stitches that creates a twisted texture by knitting into the front of the second stitch on the left-hand needle before knitting the first stitch, then slipping both stitches together. This technique produces the characteristic cable appearance.
• Broken Rib – Worked over an odd number of stitches, this pattern alternates single knit and purl stitches on the right side, with a full knit row on the wrong side. Broken Rib creates a more subtle textured surface compared to traditional ribbing.
• Stockinette Stitch – Used for edge stitches and structural areas, providing a smooth, flat surface.

Materials

Alpine Rose is designed to be knitted with MountainTop Mohawk Wool by Classic Elite Yarns, a blend of 60% merino wool, 30% Romney wool, and 10% nylon. This fiber composition provides warmth, durability, and elasticity. The yarn is available in the colorway 3375 Gull Gray. Yardage requirements are 4 hanks for smaller sizes and up to 6 hanks for the largest size, with each hank providing approximately 375 yards, totaling roughly 1,500 to 2,250 yards depending on the finished size.

The pattern calls for smaller needles for the ribbed sections, though specific needle sizes are referenced in the full pattern instructions. The sweater is constructed with seaming, requiring a tapestry needle for finishing.

Pattern Origin

Alpine Rose was originally published in Inspired by Patchwork 1509, a printed collection of designs by Classic Elite Yarns, and is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from www.classiceliteyarns.com.