I Am Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

I Am Sweater in Rowan Softyak DK

What Is Being Made

The I Am is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Brandon Mably and available in nine size options ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm bust measurements. The garment features a structured construction with a fitted body, shaped neckline, and tailored shoulders. This pattern also includes instructions for an alternative jacket version with separate left and right front panels.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several key shaping techniques to create a professional-finished garment. The construction begins with a garter stitch edging worked over 1.5 cm to create a stable, non-curling border. The main body is worked using chart-based colorwork, requiring the knitter to follow stitch-by-stitch instructions from a provided chart. Neck shaping is accomplished through strategic cast-offs and decreases: the pattern calls for casting off 2 stitches at the beginning of alternate rows, followed by single-stitch decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple rows to create a smooth, curved neckline. Shoulder shaping involves casting off remaining stitches to form clean shoulder seams. The pattern requires working each side of the neck separately after the initial division, demonstrating intermediate-level construction skills.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g st): Used for the initial 1.5 cm border at the garment edge to prevent curling and provide a finished appearance
• Knit Stitch (K): Primary stitch used throughout the body of the sweater
• Pattern Stitches: Chart-based colorwork patterns that are maintained throughout the garment construction, requiring the knitter to follow color changes and stitch placement precisely
• Decreases: Single-stitch decreases worked at neck edges to shape the neckline gradually
• Cast-offs: Used to bind off stitches at shoulders and neck openings for finished edges

Materials

The I Am Sweater is worked in Rowan Softyak DK, a lightweight double-knit weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. The pattern is available in two colorways. The primary photographed version uses Black (yarn A, 250 grams), Meadow (yarn B, 237 grams), and Cream (yarn C, 230 grams). An alternative unphotographed colorway reverses the primary colors, using Meadow (yarn A, 237 grams), Black (yarn B, 250 grams), and Cream (yarn C, 230 grams). Knitting needles required are one pair of 3¼ mm (US 3) needles for the garter stitch edging and one pair of 4 mm (US 6) needles for the main body of the sweater. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use.