Piper Sweater in Rowan Kidsilk Haze (DE) - Downloadable PDF

Piper Sweater in Rowan Kidsilk Haze

What is Being Made

The Piper Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Annika Andrea Wolke. This intermediate-level sweater is crafted from Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a delicate lace-weight yarn, creating an elegant and refined piece. The pattern is available in nine sizes, ranging from chest measurements of 62 cm to 113 cm, accommodating a wide range of body sizes from children through adults.

Garment Construction and Fit

The Piper Sweater features a very loose fit, making it an ideal layering piece or statement garment. The pattern includes detailed shaping with shoulder slope adjustments across all sizes. The knitted chest width measurements range from 137.5 cm in the smallest size to 221 cm in the largest size, providing ample ease for comfortable wear. The sweater is constructed in separate pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then assembled together.

Pattern Techniques

• Knitting in the round and flat, depending on garment section
• Shoulder shaping with graduated decreases
• Neckline shaping and finishing with a ribbed neck band
• Set-in sleeve construction with cap shaping
• Bind-off and cast-on techniques appropriate for lace-weight yarn

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches suited to lace-weight yarn construction. Ribbing is employed for the neckline finishing, creating elasticity and a polished edge. The main fabric is worked in stockinette stitch or similar smooth stitch patterns that showcase the delicate nature of the Kidsilk Haze yarn.

Materials Required

Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze in lace weight. The pattern specifies five to seven 25-gram balls depending on the chosen size. The photographed version showcases the colorways Lustre 686 and Cream 634, demonstrating the yarn's beautiful color options.

Needles: Knitting needles in sizes 4 and 3½ are required. The smaller needle (3½) is typically used for ribbed sections like the neckband, while the larger needle (size 4) is used for the main body fabric, creating appropriate gauge and drape for this lace-weight project.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Piper Sweater is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction including shaping, multiple pieces, and finishing techniques. The lace-weight yarn requires attention to tension and stitch definition, making this an engaging project for developing knitters.