Rosarito

Rosarito Sweater by Annie Haas

What is Being Made

Rosarito is a top-down yoked knit sweater designed by Annie Haas for This.bird.knits Designs. This garment is specifically engineered for beginners, featuring a relaxed fit with generous ease, excellent drape, and breathability. The sweater combines comfort with coziness, making it an ideal project for knitters new to garment construction and colorwork.

Construction Method

The Rosarito sweater uses a top-down yoked construction technique. This method begins at the neckline and works downward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as they progress and easily adjust the final length. The yoke structure creates a seamless, integrated design where the colorwork and texture motifs are concentrated at the upper body, gradually transitioning to stockinette stitch for the body and sleeves.

Colorwork and Texture

This pattern features simple colorwork that is beginner-friendly, incorporating a Fair Isle motif. The design uses three yarn colors: the main color (MC) in Madeline Tosh DK Modern Fair Isle, plus two contrast colors (CC1 in Night Bloom and CC2 in El Greco). The colorwork is strategically placed in the yoke section, providing visual interest without overwhelming new knitters.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch list is not fully detailed in the provided content, the pattern employs stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, with Fair Isle colorwork techniques integrated into the yoke design. The top-down yoked construction utilizes knit and purl stitches worked in the round using circular needles, creating seamless construction throughout the garment.

Yarn Specifications

Rosarito is designed for DK weight yarn, specifically using Madeline Tosh DK. The yardage requirements vary by size: the main color requires approximately 720 to 1340 yards depending on size, while the contrast colors require 110 to 220 yards (CC1) and 170 to 245 yards (CC2). Each skein of Madeline Tosh DK contains 225 yards and weighs 118 grams.

Needles and Tools Required

• US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles with a minimum 22-inch cord for ribbing
• US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles with a minimum 30-inch cord for yoke work
• US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles with a minimum 30-inch cord for body and sleeve sections
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Waste yarn or spare needles for holding stitches
• Double-pointed needles (optional) for any small circumference sections

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent introduction to sweater knitting and colorwork techniques. The straightforward top-down construction eliminates the complexity of seaming, while the simple Fair Isle motif allows new knitters to practice two-color stranded knitting in a forgiving context.

Pattern Source

Rosarito is an original design by Annie Haas, published through This.bird.knits Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern is intended for personal use only. The designer can be contacted at thisbirdknitsdaily@gmail.com, and additional designs can be found on Instagram at @this.bird.knits.