Farrow Sweater by Jie

Farrow Sweater

by Jie
Knitting
July 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
957 - 1613 yards (875 - 1475 m)
Size 1 to 9 (XS to 5XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Meet the Farrow sweater! This drop-shoulder design is knit seamlessly from the top down, making for a smooth finish. It showcases elegant farrow stitches on the back, complemented by intricate farrow cables on the front and sleeves.

Construction begins flat with the back neckline, incorporating increases for shaping. Then, the front is picked up along the shoulders, where farrow cables are worked to shape both the neckline and armholes. Once the front and back pieces are complete, they’re joined at the underarms and knit in the round to your preferred length.

For a unique touch, the lower body splits to create separate front and back hems with a stylish overlap at the sides. Sleeves are created by picking up stitches, using short rows to shape the sleeve cap for a comfortable fit. The rest of the sleeve is then joined and knit in the round, concluding with long ribbed cuffs. Finally, a cosy double-folded collar adds the perfect finishing touch.

SIZE
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished bust size:
83.5 (94) 101.5 (112) 122.5 (133) 143.5 (154) 161.5 cm
33.5 (37.5) 40.5 (44.75) 49 (53.25) 57.5 (61.5) 64.5”

Model in size M with approx. 15cm/6” of positive ease. See more finished measurements below.

MATERIALS
6 (6) 6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 9 balls of
Hobbii Soft Alpaca 50g/165m(180yds)
875 (950) 950 (1075) 1175 (1225) 1325 (1425) 1475 meters
955 (1040) 1040 (1175) 1285 (1340) 1450 (1560) 1615 yards

5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 balls of
Hobbii Friends Kid Silk 25g/200m(218yds)
875 (950) 950 (1075) 1175 (1225) 1325 (1425) 1475 meters
955 (1040) 1040 (1175) 1285 (1340) 1450 (1560) 1615 yards

Needles & Notions
4mm (US6) Circular needle 40-80cm/16-32”
4.5mm (US7) Circular needle 40-80cm/16-32”
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry Needle

YARN QUALITY
Hobbii Soft Alpaca 100% Alpaca Lot 374306 Col: 02 50g/1.75oz = 165 m / 180 yds
Hobbii Friends Kid Silk 72% Mohair 25% Silk 3% Wool Lot 94475 Col: 05 25g/0.9oz = 200m / 218 yds

GAUGE
23 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in Farrow stitch using 4.5mm knitting needles after wet blocking