Perle Sweater by Lisa Richardson Design

Perle Sweater

Crochet
September 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
See notes for gauge
6.0 mm (J)
1236 - 2472 yards (1130 - 2260 m)
28-30( 32-34, 36-38, 40-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-62)" 71-76( 81-86, 91-97, 102-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-157) cm
UK
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From the Knit Rowan website:
Lisa Richardson’s modern crochet sweater boasts a cosy texture and a hint of glamour thanks to the subtle shimmer of the Alpaca Sparkle yarn. This gentle shimmer enhances the timeless silhouette, turning a simple sweater into something truly special.

Note: Pattern is written in UK crochet terms. If you do not know the differences between US and UK terms, please look at the conversion chart in the back of the magazine.

Tension: 3 pattern repeats (30 sts) to 8” (20 cm) and 11.5 rows to 4” (10 cm) in pattern stitch.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 36.75( 42, 47.25, 52.5, 57.75, 63, 68.25)“ 93.5( 106.5, 120, 133.5, 146.5, 160, 173.5) cm
Finished length: 22.25( 22.25, 23.5, 23.5, 25, 26.5, 27.75)” 56.5( 56.5, 60, 60, 63.5, 67, 70.5) cm
Sleeve seam: 16.75( 16.75, 16.75, 18, 18, 18, 18)“ 42.5( 42.5, 42.5, 46, 46, 46, 46) cm

Yarn used:
Rowan Alpaca Sparkle
Shade 10020 Almond - 12( 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24) balls


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