Paget In Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Jumper Knitting Pattern

Paget Sweater by Lisa Richardson in Rowan Alpaca Sparkle

What Is Being Made

The Paget is a knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson, available in nine sizes ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm chest circumference. This garment is crafted using Rowan Alpaca Sparkle yarn, a luxurious fiber that combines softness with subtle sparkle detail. The sweater features a fitted silhouette with shaping at the shoulders and neckline, making it a sophisticated layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Craft and Difficulty Level

This is a knitting project classified as advanced beginner level. While the fundamental techniques are accessible to knitters with some experience, the Paget incorporates lace pattern work that requires careful attention to shaping instructions. The pattern notes emphasize the importance of matching decreases with increases within the lace pattern to maintain structural integrity, and instructions to work end stitches in stockinette stitch when there are insufficient stitches to complete both a decrease and increase. This attention to detail makes the project suitable for knitters ready to move beyond basic garment construction.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Ribbing: The back, front, and sleeves begin with ribbed sections that provide elasticity and a finished edge
• Lace Pattern: The main body incorporates a lace pattern throughout, requiring coordinated decreases and increases to maintain the openwork design
• Stockinette Stitch: Used for end stitches when lace pattern cannot be fully worked due to insufficient stitch count
• Shaping Techniques: The pattern includes neck shaping with decreases worked at regular intervals (every 4th and 6th rows), and shoulder shaping using stepped cast-offs to create a fitted shoulder line
• Seaming: The construction involves separate front and back pieces, as well as sleeves that require assembly

Materials and Equipment

Yarn: Rowan Alpaca Sparkle (50 gm balls). The pattern specifies multiple yardage requirements depending on size, with the example photographed in Arctic 10023. This yarn provides a blend of alpaca fiber with sparkle, creating a refined fabric suitable for a dressy sweater.

Needles: The pattern requires 6 mm (US 10) needles in two configurations: one pair of straight needles for the main body pieces and a 6 mm circular needle no longer than 50 cm for any sections requiring circular knitting, such as neckline finishing.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern is designed to be worked at a tension of 13 stitches and 20 rows over 10 cm when measured over the lace pattern using 6 mm (US 10) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper garment fit across all nine size options.

Construction Details

The Paget is constructed in pieces, with a back, front, and two sleeves. The front features a divided neckline with separate shaping for each side, requiring careful attention to decreasing at the neck edge while maintaining the lace pattern. The shoulder shaping uses multiple rows of stepped cast-offs to create a smooth, fitted shoulder. Sleeves are worked from the cuff upward, beginning with ribbing and continuing into the main pattern. The pattern provides specific row counts for when to begin shoulder shaping on the front relative to the back, ensuring proper alignment when pieces are seamed together.