Perry in MODE at Rowan Alpaca Cotton - Downloadable PDF

Perry Wrap by Lisa Richardson – Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton Pattern Summary

Perry is a beautifully crafted, generously sized knitted wrap designed by Lisa Richardson and published as part of the Mode at Rowan collection. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a stunning striped wrap worked in a sophisticated tuck stitch pattern that creates rich textural depth through clever colour sequencing and brioche-inspired techniques. The finished wrap measures 68 cm wide (26¾ in) and 208 cm (82 in) long, making it a luxurious, versatile accessory suitable for draping, wrapping, or wearing as a statement piece.

What Is Being Made

Perry is a large rectangular wrap — a classic shawl-adjacent accessory designed for warmth and elegance. Its generous proportions make it ideal for wearing across the shoulders, looped around the neck, or draped as a lightweight layer. The design is defined by its striking multi-coloured tuck stitch sections, which create a fabric with beautiful raised texture and subtle colour blending between three carefully chosen shades of Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Mode at Rowan Alpaca Cotton, a DK weight yarn sold in 50g balls. Three colourways are used across the design:

• Yarn A – Dahlia 020: 5 balls
• Yarn B – Soft Satin 017: 5 balls
• Yarn C – Sierra Melange 016: 4 balls

The blend of alpaca and cotton in this yarn gives the finished wrap a soft, drapey hand with a subtle sheen, making it comfortable against the skin while remaining breathable enough for three-season wear. The alpaca content adds warmth and a gentle halo, while the cotton contributes structure and stitch definition — both qualities that complement the tuck stitch pattern beautifully.

A pair of 5mm (UK no. 6 / US 8) circular needles is required. Circular needles are used here not necessarily to work in the round, but to allow stitches to be slid to the opposite end of the needle — a key technique in the construction of the tuck stitch pattern.

Tension

The stated tension is 15 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm, measured over the tuck stitch pattern using 5mm needles. Achieving correct tension is particularly important in this design, as the tuck stitch creates a denser, more textured fabric than standard stocking stitch, and the final dimensions of the wrap depend on it.

Techniques and Construction

Perry is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more advanced stitch structures. The primary technique throughout is the tuck stitch pattern, which is worked in repeating 8-row sequences and relies on a combination of brioche-style stitches and elongated slipped stitches.

The Tuck Stitch Pattern

The tuck stitch used in Perry is a multi-row, two-colour construction that creates a fabric with raised, almost woven-looking texture. It is worked in 8-row repeats, with two yarn colours alternating across the sequence. The technique involves slipping stitches with yarn overs across one row, then working those accumulated yarn overs together with their slipped stitch on a subsequent row — a method closely related to brioche knitting. This traps the yarn from one colour behind the stitches of another, creating the characteristic tucked, dimensional appearance.

The pattern uses circular needles in a specific way: at certain points in the repeat, stitches are slid back to the opposite end of the needle so that the same side of the work can be re-approached without turning. This technique — sometimes called working back and forth on circular needles with directional row management — is essential to maintaining the correct orientation of the tuck pattern and the correct RS/WS designation of each row.

Stitches Used

Perry introduces several special abbreviations that are central to the tuck stitch construction. Knitters should familiarise themselves with these before casting on:

• Sl1yo – A slipped stitch with yarn over