Goose Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Goose Sweater in Rowan Cotton Trio

What is Being Made

The Goose Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Chloe Thurlow. This intermediate-level sweater features a fitted silhouette with a crew neckline and is available in nine sizes ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm chest measurement (28–30 in to 60–62 in). The finished garment chest measurements span from 91 cm to 172.5 cm (35¾ in to 68 in), offering versatility for various body sizes and fit preferences.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex shaping and pattern work. The sweater construction involves multiple shaping techniques including neck shaping on both the back and front pieces, shoulder shaping with strategic cast-offs, and careful pattern management throughout the garment.

The pattern requires attention to pattern matching during decreases, as noted in the pattern instructions: when working decreases from the chart, each decrease must be matched by an increase to maintain pattern integrity. This technique ensures the stitch pattern remains balanced and visually cohesive across the garment.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The sweater is worked primarily in stocking stitch with a charted pattern that forms the visual design element. The construction method involves:

• Separate front and back pieces, each shaped independently
• Back neck shaping accomplished through strategic cast-offs and decreases over multiple rows
• Front neck shaping with gradual decreases worked over successive rows and alternate rows to create a smooth, curved neckline
• Shoulder shaping using cast-offs at the beginning of rows
• A neckband worked on a circular needle, picking up stitches from the holder containing the centre stitches

The pattern note emphasizes careful chart reading and stitch management, particularly ensuring that pattern decreases are balanced with increases to prevent distortion of the design.

Materials

This pattern calls for Rowan Cotton Trio yarn in 50-gram balls. The design uses two colorways:

• Caramel (shade 112) – the primary color
• Polar (shade 111) – used for contrast

Needles required include one pair of 3¼mm (US 3) needles for the main fabric and a 3mm (US 2/3) circular needle no longer than 40 cm for the neckband. A cable needle is also needed for any cable techniques that may appear in the full pattern.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 24 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm (measured over pattern using 3¼mm/US 3 needles). Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and ensuring the garment fits as designed.