Overview
The Rose Sweater is a symbol of quiet strength and soft shield for cold mornings, long afternoons, and everything in between. Handknitted using 100% certified baby alpaca, this piece brings together warmth, elegance, and ease.
With its weighty drape and refined simplicity, it’s designed for the moments you need to feel strong, grounded, and entirely yourself. Whether layered over a dress or paired with trousers, the Rose Sweater offers the kind of comfort that doesn't just warm but steadies.
Each sweater takes 10 weeks to complete and is crafted entirely by hand, honoring the slow rhythm of meaningful creation. Once sold out, this edition will not return.
Part of the Blossom in Winter Collection
Launched in August, this collection honors growth beneath the surface, soft resilience, emotional bloom, and winter's quiet rituals. Each piece is hand-knit in Peru by women-led artisan workshops using 100% certified baby alpaca.
The Dreamer
Layers it loosely over her Ella Dress during a quiet morning in a city café
The Rebuilder
Sub-headinWear the Rose sweater over baggy jeans for a relax fitg title
The Luminary
Chooses it as a signature piece for winter birthdays and self-rituals
See the Craft
Watch Guadalupe, one of our lead knitters, bring this piece to life.
ME Maria Elena
- Cusco, Peru
"When I knit, I think about the woman who will wear this piece. 1| imagine her strength, her dreams, her journey. Every stitch carries my hopes for her happiness."
500 hours
Total Craft Time
25 Years
Experience
The 500 hour journey
Yarn selection 40 hours
Pattern Preparation 120 hours
Knitting Process: 400 hours
Finishing touches 72 hours
A Note from Your Artisan
Every piece arrives with a handwritten card from the artisan who made it, including their initials, the date of completion, and a personal message.
Materials That Honor You
Every fiber is chosen for how it feels against your skin, how it moves with your body, and how it honors the earth.
Grounded Warmth
The 750g weight gives a subtle heaviness that feels secure — like being gently held.
Breathable Comfort
Keeps you warm without overheating; adapts easily from morning chill to indoor warmth.
Supportive Structure
The drape shapes naturally to your frame, creating a feeling of poise and ease.
Second-Skin Softness
Baby alpaca fibers feel silky and smooth against the skin — no itch, just calm.
The Touch Test
“Run your hand across its surface — dense, soft, and balanced. You feel the weight, but never the burden.”
The Materials
100% Certified Baby Alpaca Naturally, temperature regulating, moisture wicking, and antimicrobial
Care & Love
We recommend dry cleaning only. Do not machine wash. Store folded, not hung, to maintain structure.
How to Wear Your Story
Every piece is designed to adapt to your life, your moods, and your moments. Here's how to make it uniquely yours.
Work confidence
Pair it with slacks for power dressing
Morning Ritual
Over silk pajamas with coffee and intention
Your Winter of Becoming
This isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about how you move through change. Each piece in Blossom in Winter is made to steady you through transition, and remind you of resilience and grace.
Layer with Calm
Add the Rose Sweater over a dress or beneath a coat when the air turns crisp. Each layer gives you warmth and softness you can feel, and a calm start before you step out.
Trust Your Season
Some days call for the Foliage Scarf, others for the lightness of the skirt. Choose what feels right for your body that day. The pieces are made to adapt, not demand.
Wear Your Renewal
These aren’t clothes to perform in, they’re meant to live with you. Whether you’re staying in or stepping forward, wear them as you’re evolving, at your own pace.
How the Rose Sweater Compares
Features | Rose Sweater | Typical Premium Sweater |
|---|---|---|
Material | 100% Certified Baby Alpaca | Wool blends with acrylic or nylon |
Craftsmanship | Fully hand-knit (10 weeks per piece) | Machine-made in minutes |
Production Scale | Only 40 made across all sizes | Mass-produced, thousands per run |
Ethical Standards | Fair Trade, sustainable with certificates, women-led artisan workshops, | Often unclear or unverified |
Longevity | No pilling, heirloom-quality structure | May pill, stretch, or degrade after a few wears |
Price | $499– reflects the true cost of craftsmanship; 2.2x the markup | $250–$500 with inflated markups up to 15x |
Most brands use low-grade materials and inflated pricing to simulate luxury.
At Rivelle Knits, we do the opposite. We start with the best 100% baby alpaca, produce slowly, and price transparently.
Real luxury isn’t stitched fast or marked up for show. It’s what you feel in the fiber, in the weight, and in how long it lasts. These prices won’t be discounted.
Why Handmade Matters
Over 90% of women’s knitwear is machine-made. But at Rivelle Knits, we do things differently. Handmade pieces allow for detail, texture, and quality that machines simply can’t replicate. Every Rose Sweater is slow-made by skilled artisans who bring decades of expertise to each stitch, creating a piece that carries both artistry and soul.
For a hand-vs.-machine-knit comparison, check out this blog entry:
Read nowSize & Fit
The Rose Sweater comes in three blended sizes for effortless wear:
Size | Chest Width | Total Length | Sleeve Length | Waist Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XXS/XS | 21" | 20" | 19" | 19" |
S/M | 22" | 21" | 20" | 20" |
L/XL | 23" | 22" | 21" | 21" |
Fit Tip: Slightly oversized, boxy cut for layering. Size down if you prefer a more fitted look.
Complete Your Story
Pieces that work beautifully together, chosen specifically for women on similar journeys.
Why You'll Love It
The Rose Sweater is made to be lived in, not just worn, with intentional weight, softness, and longevity stitched into every fiber.
The Story Behind the Design | Designer Perspective
The Rose Sweater was one of the most technically challenging pieces I’ve ever designed and knitted. I wanted it to feel sculptural, almost like a garment that holds space without becoming heavy or stiff. The balance had to be just right: soft enough to drape gently, strong enough to last, and textured enough to feel emotionally resonant.
Every stitch placement matters. The lines echo a quiet bloom, not showy, but powerful in its unfolding.” I used stitches that mimic petals opening, woven into a structure that feels both protective and open. It’s a sweater you can move in, breathe in, and be held by.
The name “Rose” came from that contrast. There’s grace in it, but also grit. It’s a sweater for the parts of you that are still blooming, even in winter.
— Nadine, Founder of Rivelle Knits
Emotional Resonance
This is the sweater you reach for when you're writing your next chapter. It’s not just warm, it’s anchoring. Knit with a relaxed silhouette and soft structure, it gives you room to move, breathe, and feel at ease in your own rhythm. Whether you’re curled up editing a draft, leading a meeting with quiet confidence, or taking a reflective walk at dusk, the Rose Sweater wraps around you like a gentle reminder: you are unfolding, and that is enough.
Fabric & Feel
Material
100% Certified Baby Alpaca (alpaca origin mark certificate)
Texture
soft, 3d-like with the flowers and bobble stitches
Weight
750g – Hefty enough for comfort, light enough to move
Benefits
Naturally warm and breathable
Hypoallergenic and soft (naturally contains no lanolin)
No pilling
Drapes gently, never clings
Ethics & Sustainability
Women-led production in Peru
No harmful dyes or chemicals
100% baby alpaca wool
Fair wages and low-waste processes
Care Instructions
Dry Clean Only: To preserve the natural fibers and shape of the garment, we recommend dry cleaning only.
Do not hand wash or machine wash.
Store folded, not hung, to prevent stretching.
