Burgundy Sweater in Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Burgundy Sweater in Rowan Kidsilk Haze – Knitting Pattern by Lisa Richardson

The Burgundy sweater is an elegant, lace-detailed pullover designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan. Knitted in the iconic Rowan Kidsilk Haze, this pattern produces a beautifully delicate garment with a refined, feminine silhouette. The design is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working lace and cable techniques simultaneously.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a fitted women's pullover sweater with a shaped body. The garment is worked in a repeating 16-row stitch pattern that combines lace eyelets with cable panels, creating a richly textured fabric that is lightweight and lustrous thanks to the properties of Kidsilk Haze. The sweater is sized to fit a range of bust measurements, making it accessible to a wide variety of knitters.

• Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Bust measurements covered: 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32–34 in up to 48–50 in)
• The body is shaped with waist decreases and subsequent increases to achieve a flattering, tailored fit

Techniques Used

The Burgundy pattern employs a combination of classic knitting shaping techniques and decorative stitch work. Knitters will work waist shaping through a series of decreases and increases spaced across multiple rows, giving the sweater its fitted profile. The 16-row repeat pattern is structured so that lace and cable elements are integrated seamlessly into the fabric.

• Waist shaping: Decreases worked at each end of specified rows, followed by increases on subsequent rows to shape the body
• Lace knitting: Yarn-forward (yfwd) increases paired with K2tog and sl 1, K1, psso decreases to form decorative eyelet columns
• Cable knitting: C6F (cable 6 front) panels worked between lace sections to create a rich, textured contrast
• Flat knitting: Worked on a pair of straight needles in rows, with right side and wrong side rows clearly defined

Stitches Used

The stitch pattern in Burgundy is a sophisticated 16-row repeat that alternates between purl-based wrong-side rows and patterned right-side rows. The combination of lace and cable stitches within the same repeat is what gives this sweater its distinctive, intricate appearance. The stitches used include:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – forming the base fabric and separating cable and lace panels
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – creating lace eyelets as part of the decorative repeat
• K2tog (knit two together) – a right-leaning lace decrease paired with the yarn forward
• Sl 1, K1, psso (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) – a left-leaning lace decrease, balancing the eyelet formation
• C6F (cable 6 front) – a six-stitch front cable cross that creates a bold twisted rope effect running vertically through the fabric

Materials Required

The Burgundy sweater is designed specifically for Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a luxurious lace weight yarn that combines kid mohair and silk for an incredibly soft, lightweight, and subtly haloed fabric. The yarn is sold in 25 g balls. The photographed sample was knitted in Liqueur 595, a deep, rich burgundy shade that perfectly complements the intricate lace and cable detailing. Rowan offers Kidsilk Haze in a wide range of colours, so knitters may substitute their preferred shade.

• Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze, lace weight, 25 g balls