Bank Jumper Knitting Pattern

Bank Sweater by Quails Studio in Rowan Kid Classic

What Is Being Made

The Bank is a knitted sweater designed by Quails Studio, available in nine size options ranging from 71-76 cm chest (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm chest (60-62 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a classic pullover garment with tailored shaping at the shoulders and neckline.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. Reverse stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric structure, creating a textured surface that is characteristic of contemporary knitwear design. The pattern incorporates color work through striping, alternating between two yarn colors in a repeating sequence throughout the garment. Decreasing techniques are used strategically to shape the armholes and neckline, with methods including K2tog (knit two together) and slip-slip-knit decreases (sl 1, K1, psso). Shoulder shaping is achieved through casting off stitches at regular intervals to create a fitted shoulder line. The neckband finish uses circular needles to work stitches picked up around the neck opening, providing a neat and professional edge.

Stitches Used

• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St St): The foundation stitch for the main fabric, worked over the flat pieces of the sweater
• Knit Stitch (K): Used in combination with purl stitches and in decrease sequences
• Purl Stitch (P): Creates the textured reverse stockinette surface
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for neckline shaping
• Slip, Slip, Knit (sl 1, K1, psso): A left-leaning decrease used for balanced shaping on alternating sides
• Cast Off: Used to bind off stitches at shoulder seams and finish edges

Materials and Tools

The Bank is knitted using Rowan Kid Classic yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. Two colors are required: Iron (shade 892) and Feather (shade 828), with yardage requirements varying by size from 5 balls of Iron and 4 balls of Feather for the smallest size, up to 8 balls of Iron and 6 balls of Feather for the largest size. The pattern is worked on 4.5mm (US 7) needles and 5mm (US 8) needles, with a 40cm circular needle in 4.5mm size required for the neckband. The tension is measured at 19 stitches and 25 rows over 10 centimeters in reverse stockinette stitch using 5mm needles. Additional supplies include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Pattern Structure and Details

The sweater is constructed using the flat method, with separate back and front pieces that are later seamed together. The stripe sequence alternates between 11 rows of Yarn B (Feather) and 11 rows of Yarn A (Iron), creating a balanced color pattern throughout the garment. The back piece is worked straight until the armhole depth reaches between 21 and 31 centimeters depending on size, at which point shoulder shaping begins through successive cast-offs. The front follows the same initial construction as the back but includes additional neckline shaping, with decreases worked at the neck edge to create a rounded front opening. The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions for managing these decreases and shaping sequences across all nine sizes.