Autumn Break

The Autumn-Break Sweater is designed to highlight the unique qualities of alpaca yarn. Its simple cut and refined details let the drape and texture of the yarn take centre stage.

The sweater is worked in reverse stockinette stitch with faux seams down the middle of the front, back, and sleeves, created using simple slip-stitch.

Worked from the bottom up and seamed at the shoulders, stitches are picked up to form the neckband. The sleeves are worked top-down, with short rows shaping the shoulders. The hem features side splits and is slightly longer at the back, while slip-stitch ribbing is used for the bands. The wide squared neckline adds an elegant, understated detail.

The design is named after a family holiday in autumn, where conversations about the sweater’s design helped inspire its final form.

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Sizing

The pattern is written for five sizes with a roomy fit: 

To fit bust:

Size 1 71-76 cm (28-30 inches)

Size 2 82-87 cm (32-34 inches)

Size 3 92-97 cm (36-38 inches)

Size 4 102-107 cm (40-42 inches)

Size 5 112-117 cm (44-46 inches) 

Size 6   122-127 cm (48-50 inches)

Finished bust (incl ease):

Size 1 100 cm (39 ½ inches)

Size 2 109 cm (42 ¾ inches)

Size 3 117 cm (46 ¼ inches)

Size 4 128 cm (50 ¼ inches)

Size 5 137 cm (53 ¾ inches)

Size 6   145 cm (57 inches)

Back finished length:

Size 1 61 cm (24 inches)

Size 2 61.5 cm (24 ¼ inches)

Size 3 62.5 cm (24 ½ inches)

Size 4 63.5 cm (25 inches)

Size 5 64 cm (25 ¼ inches) 

Size 6   64 cm (25 ¼ inches) 

Yarn:

Recommended yarn:

• Sandnes Garn Alpakka - 100% Alpaca 8ply/DK, 110 m per 50 grams
• Alpaca Yarnings 100% Baby Alpaca, 8ply, 205m per 100g. 

Approximate Yardage:

Size 1 1050 m (1150 yards)

Size 2 1090 m (1190 yards)

Size 3 1220 m (1330 yards)

Size 4 1350 m (1480 yards)

Size 5 1370 m (1500 yards)

Gauge 

23 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette.