Ayla Jumper Knitting Pattern

Ayla Sweater by Quail Studio

What is Being Made

Ayla is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Quail Studio and published by MODE at Rowan. This intermediate-level garment is available in three neckline variations: crew neck, high neck, and V-neck styles. The sweater is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with actual finished chest measurements from 89 cm to 169 cm across nine size options. The design is photographed in three colorways of Rowan Alpaca Haze yarn: Cocoa 016 for the crew neck version, Peony 017 for the high neck version, and Jasmine 014 for the V-neck version.

Techniques Used

The Ayla sweater employs fundamental knitting construction techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The garment is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. Ribbed edging is incorporated at the cuffs and hem for elasticity and a finished appearance. The pattern involves strategic shaping through decreases and increases at specific intervals to create the fitted silhouette. Shoulder shaping is achieved through progressive decreases, and neckline shaping varies depending on the chosen version—crew neck, high neck, or V-neck—each requiring different decrease sequences. The front and back pieces are worked separately and require careful attention to row counts and stitch placement for proper alignment during finishing.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the body of the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the characteristic smooth V-pattern fabric
• Ribbed Knit: A 1x1 rib pattern (K1, P1) worked at the lower edges and cuffs for stretch and recovery
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping at armholes and shoulders
• Purl Two Together (P2tog): A decrease worked on wrong-side rows for seamless shaping
• Increases: Single stitch increases worked at regular intervals to shape the garment width

Materials

The Ayla sweater is knitted using Rowan Alpaca Haze yarn, a luxurious fiber blend offered in 25-gram balls. Yardage requirements range from 5 balls for the smallest sizes to 9 balls for the largest sizes, depending on the chosen neckline version. The pattern specifies 3mm (US 2.5) needles for all sizes. The recommended tension is 26 stitches and 32 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch using the specified needle size. Additional notions required include stitch holders for managing live stitches during neckline shaping and a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points.