Holt in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool - Downloadable PDF

Holt Knitted Sweater by Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan

What is Being Made

The Holt is a knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan. This garment is a classic pullover-style jumper available in eight sizes, ranging from 32-34 inches to 60-62 inches chest measurement, with actual garment chest measurements spanning from 40¾ inches to 69 inches. The sweater features a traditional construction with separate back and front pieces that are worked flat before finishing.

Knitting Techniques Used

This advanced beginner knitting project employs fundamental sweater construction techniques suitable for knitters developing intermediate skills. The pattern utilizes flat knitting on straight needles, requiring knitters to work the back and front panels separately before assembly. The design incorporates ribbed edging at the lower edge, which is a standard technique for creating neat, elastic finishes on garments. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing and increasing to create the garment's silhouette, with specific shaping instructions provided for both the back and front pieces. The front piece includes shaping details that differ from the back, creating a tailored fit. Stitch holders are used during construction to hold stitches for later finishing work, a common technique in sweater assembly.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Holt sweater primarily features stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which is the foundational stitch throughout the main body of the garment. This smooth, classic stitch creates the characteristic V-shaped pattern on the right side of the fabric. The lower edges of the garment incorporate single rib, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in the pattern K1, P1 across rows. This ribbing extends approximately 8 centimeters from the cast-on edge and provides elasticity and a professional finish to the garment's hem.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Holt sweater is designed to be knitted using Alpaca Wool yarn from the Mode at Rowan collection in a DK (double knitting) weight. The yarn is worked from 50-gram balls, with yardage requirements varying by size: the smallest size requires 11 balls, while the largest size requires 20 balls. The photographed sample is worked in Olive 018, a neutral colorway. Knitting is executed on 3.75mm (US size 5) straight needles, which are paired needles suitable for flat knitting. The pattern specifies a tension of 23 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch using the specified needle size, making accurate gauge measurement essential for achieving the correct finished garment dimensions.

Pattern Details and Construction

This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for constructing the Holt sweater. The pattern begins with casting on the required number of stitches for the back piece using the 3.75mm needles. After establishing the ribbed edge, knitters continue in stockinette stitch, working increases and decreases as specified to shape the body and armholes. The front piece follows similar construction principles but includes distinct shaping details, with the pattern noting specific row counts for shaping the neckline and shoulders. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and provides row-by-row guidance for accurate construction. Stitch holders are required to hold stitches during the assembly process, allowing for proper finishing of necklines and other details.