Gratitude Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Gratitude Sweater in Rowan Cotton Revive

What is Being Made

The Gratitude Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Lisa Richardson, available in nine size options to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). The finished garment chest measurements span from 91 cm (35¾ inches) to 168 cm (66¼ inches), accommodating a wide range of body types and fit preferences.

Craft and Skill Level

This is an intermediate-level knitting project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and shaping techniques. The pattern requires attention to detail in following multi-round sequences and maintaining pattern consistency throughout the garment construction.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Gratitude Sweater employs several key knitting techniques:

• Circular knitting – The garment is worked in the round using double-pointed needles and circular needles, which creates a seamless construction
• Increases – Purlwise increases are worked strategically throughout the pattern to shape the garment and create shaping sequences that expand stitch counts from 160 sts to 360 sts
• Patterned rounds – Repeating pattern sequences are maintained alongside increases, requiring knitters to track both stitch counts and pattern placement simultaneously
• Cable work – The pattern includes cable techniques, as indicated by the cable needle requirement

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern incorporates purl stitches and pattern stitches worked in repeating sequences. Increases are worked purlwise to maintain stitch definition and pattern integrity. The design features a repeating motif of 6-stitch pattern sections combined with increasing numbers of purl stitches (progressing from 1 purl stitch to 10 purl stitches between pattern repeats), creating a graduated shaping effect that builds throughout the garment.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The sweater is knitted using Rowan Cotton Revive, a natural fiber yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 to 9 balls of 100-gram skeins. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Moss 005, though other colors from the Cotton Revive range are suitable for this design.

Needles: The project requires multiple needle sizes and types to accommodate the construction method:

• Set of 4 double-pointed needles in 3¼mm (US 3) size
• Set of 4 double-pointed needles in 3¾mm (US 5) size
• 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle, no more than 60-100 cm in length depending on size
• 3¾mm (US 5) circular needle, no more than 60-100 cm in length depending on size
• Cable needle for cable stitch work

The use of two needle sizes indicates a gauge adjustment or ribbing technique typical of sweater construction, where smaller needles may be used for cuff or edge sections and larger needles for the main body.