Loren In Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 71cm to 157cm |
| Pattern Code: | ZB381-00009-ENP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Yarn - Alpaca Chunky |
What you'll need
| To Fit Chest: | 71-76cm | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm | 132-137cm | 142-147cm | 152-157cm |
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Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Yarn - Alpaca Chunky
Almond (10020)
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6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| To Fit Chest: | 71-76cm | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm | 132-137cm | 142-147cm | 152-157cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Yarn - Alpaca Chunky
Onyx (10025)
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3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Product Description
Loren Sweater by Lisa Richardson in Rowan Alpaca Sparkle
What is Being Made
The Loren is a knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson and available in two versions: a full sweater with sleeves and a sleeveless version. The pattern accommodates nine size options, ranging from 71-76 cm chest (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm chest (60-62 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The actual chest measurement of the finished garment ranges from 82 cm to 165.5 cm depending on the chosen size.
Craft and Techniques
This is a knitting project classified as advanced beginner level difficulty. The pattern involves fundamental shaping techniques including armhole shaping, shoulder shaping, and neck shaping. Knitters will work with both flat pieces and circular needles, requiring competency in reading shaping instructions, managing multiple stitches on holders for the neckband, and executing decreases at specific intervals to create the garment's structure.
Stitches and Construction
The primary stitch used throughout the garment is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. The pattern employs standard decreasing techniques to shape the armholes, shoulders, and neckline. The neckband is worked from stitches held on a holder, indicating a picked-up neckband finish. Decreases are worked at regular intervals—some consecutive rows, others on alternating rows or every fourth and sixth rows—to create the precise shaping required for a well-fitted garment.
Materials Required
The sweater is knitted using Rowan Alpaca Sparkle yarn in 50-gram balls. Yarn quantities vary by size: the sweater version requires between 6 and 10 balls, while the sleeveless version requires between 3 and 6 balls, depending on the chosen size. The pattern specifies two needle sizes: 7mm (US 10½) needles for ribbing and finishing, and 9mm (US 13) needles for the main fabric. A 7mm circular needle at least 60 cm long is required for working the neckband. The tension is measured at 10½ stitches and 14 rows to 10 cm over stockinette stitch using the 9mm needles.
Yarn Options
The pattern features two photographed versions: the sweater version is shown in Almond (shade 10020), while the sleeveless version is pictured in Onyx (shade 10025), offering knitters color inspiration for their own projects.
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