Chlo Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Chlo Sweater in Rowan Kid Classic

What is Being Made

The Chlo Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with corresponding actual garment bust measurements from 41½ inches to 73¾ inches. This is an intermediate-level knitting project that features raglan armhole shaping and a shaped front neckline, making it a sophisticated garment suitable for knitters with foundational skills and experience.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Chlo Sweater employs several key knitting techniques that define its construction:

• Raglan armhole shaping — The garment uses raglan decreases to create sloped armholes that extend from the underarm to the neckline, a classic technique that provides comfortable sleeve cap integration
• Front neck shaping — Decreases are worked at the neck edge to create a fitted neckline opening, worked simultaneously with raglan decreases for seamless shaping
• Ribbed edging — Both the back and sleeves begin with ribbed sections (8 cm in length on the sleeves) that provide elasticity and a finished appearance at cuffs and hem
• Stockinette stitch as primary fabric — The main body is worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Slip stitch decreases — The pattern uses slip stitch techniques (sl 1, K1, psso and sl 1, K2tog, psso) for decorative and functional decreases
• Neckband construction — A neckband is created using a circular needle, worked from held stitches for a professional finish

Stitches Used

The Chlo Sweater is constructed primarily from two fundamental stitches:

• Stockinette stitch (st st) — The dominant stitch throughout the body of the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing the classic smooth knit fabric
• Ribbing — Used for the cuffs and hem sections, typically alternating knit and purl stitches to create vertical lines that provide stretch and recovery

Decrease techniques include slip stitch decreases (sl 1, K1, psso; sl 1, K2tog, psso), knit two together (K2tog), and purl two together (P2tog), all of which are essential for the raglan and neck shaping.

Materials and Tools

The Chlo Sweater requires Rowan Kid Classic yarn, a 50-gram ball weight, with yardage requirements varying by size from 7 balls for the smallest size (71-76 cm bust) to 11 balls for the largest size (152-157 cm bust). The pattern was photographed in Champagne 898, a neutral colorway that showcases the yarn's characteristics.

Needles required include:

• One pair of 4½mm (US 7) needles for ribbed sections and initial cast-on
• One pair of 5mm (US 8) needles for the main stockinette stitch fabric
• One 4½mm (US 7) circular needle for neckband construction

Tension is specified as 19 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stockinette stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles, making tension checking essential before beginning the project to ensure proper garment fit.