About this Pattern
Rosa Sweater is a delicate yet powerful lace sweater designed by Mrs Funny Valentine and inspired by the civil rights activist Rosa Parks. This design is a tribute to courage, quiet strength and resilience, translated into a lightweight garment that combines softness, structure and meaning.
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you go and easily adjust both body and sleeve length. A classic raglan construction is shaped with German short rows at the back neck, creating a comfortable fit and a gently raised neckline. The design is finished with refined ribbed edges and elegant, extra-long cuffs that balance the airy lace fabric beautifully.
Rosa Sweater features an all-over lace pattern that creates vertical lines and visual depth while maintaining a light and breathable feel. The wide sleeves taper gradually into slim cuffs, adding a feminine silhouette and a sense of movement. All edges are finished using a modified invisible ribbed bind-off, ensuring elasticity and a clean, professional finish.
The sweater is knitted holding three strands of lace-weight yarn together. The original design uses Lamana Premia, a luxurious blend of 60% mohair and 40% silk with a yardage of 300 meters per 25 grams. Depending on size, approximately 2911 to 5713 meters of yarn are required in total. This corresponds to a running length of 600 meters per 50 grams. The soft mohair and shimmering silk create a cloud-like fabric with subtle sheen and beautiful stitch definition.
Rosa Sweater is available in women’s sizes XS to 5XL and is designed with approximately 10 cm of positive ease for a comfortable yet flattering fit. Finished chest measurements range from 81 to 160 cm after blocking.
The recommended needle sizes are 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm, depending on your knitting style and method. The blocked gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm in the Rosa lace pattern, worked flat with the larger needles.
Rosa Sweater is best suited for intermediate to advanced knitters who enjoy lace knitting, thoughtful construction and garments with a deeper story. The result is a timeless sweater that wraps you in softness while carrying a message of strength and hope.
