Amery In Rowan Alpaca Soft DK - Downloadable PDF

Amery Sweater in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK – Pattern Summary

The Amery is a classic knitted sweater (jumper) designed by Quail Studio and worked in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated Advanced Beginner, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle simple shaping techniques such as armhole and neck shaping.

What Is Being Made

The Amery is a pullover sweater designed to fit a wide range of chest sizes, from 71–76 cm (28–30 in) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 in), giving it impressive size inclusivity across nine sizes. The actual garment chest measurements range from 86.5 cm to 166.5 cm, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pattern includes a shaped back neck and front, with stitches picked up for a neat neckband finish.

Colourwork and Yarn

The design uses Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a luxuriously soft double knitting weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. Three specific colourways are referenced in the pattern:

• Colour A – Rainy Day 210: the main colour, requiring 7 to 13 balls depending on size
• Colour B – Charcoal 211: a contrast colour, requiring 4 to 7 balls depending on size
• Colour C – Simply Black 21: a further contrast shade used as an accent

The combination of Rainy Day, Charcoal, and Simply Black creates a sophisticated, tonal palette well suited to the softness of an alpaca-blend yarn. Rowan Alpaca Soft DK is known for its gentle halo and exceptional drape, qualities that make finished sweaters feel lightweight and warm simultaneously.

Techniques Used

The Amery introduces knitters to several foundational garment-construction techniques:

• Armhole shaping – worked by measuring the armhole depth and continuing straight until the correct length is reached before shaping begins
• Back neck shaping – stitches are divided, with centre stitches placed on a holder for the neckband and each side worked separately, with decreases worked at the neck edge over several rows
• Working each side of the neck separately – a classic technique that ensures a clean, symmetrical neckline on both the back and front pieces
• Picking up stitches for a neckband – held stitches are rejoined and worked to create a neat, finished collar
• Reversing shapings – the second side of the neck mirrors the first, a standard construction method in garment knitting
• Holding stitches – stitch holders are used to keep live stitches secure while other sections are worked

Stitches Used

The pattern is primarily worked in knit (K) stitches, consistent with a straightforward stocking stitch or textured knit fabric construction. Decreases (dec 1 st) are worked at neck and armhole edges to create smooth, tailored shaping. The neckband is likely worked in a simple ribbed or garter stitch edging, a common finish in Quail Studio designs, using stitches picked up from the held sections.

Needles and Materials

As a DK weight pattern, the Amery is typically knitted on 4 mm needles (the standard recommended needle size for Rowan Alpaca Soft DK), though knitters should always check their tension swatch before beginning. No crochet hook is required, as this is a knitting pattern. Stitch holders or spare yarn are needed to hold live stitches during neck shaping.

Who Is This Pattern For?

Rated Advanced Beginner, the Amery is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with casting on, basic