Indulge Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Indulge Sweater in Rowan Cotton Revive

What is Being Made

The Indulge Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Lisa Richardson. This intermediate-level sweater is available in nine sizes, ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm chest measurements, with corresponding finished chest measurements from 91.5 cm to 173 cm. The design offers versatility for a wide range of body sizes and fit preferences.

Craft and Construction Method

This garment is created using the knitting craft. The sweater is constructed using a traditional flat knitting method, with separate pieces for the back and front that are worked in rows. The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for armholes, shoulder seams, and neckline decreases, indicating a tailored, fitted construction approach.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Indulge Sweater is worked entirely in moss stitch, a fundamental textured knit stitch that creates a subtle, bumpy fabric surface. Moss stitch is achieved by alternating knit and purl stitches in a consistent pattern across rows and rounds, producing a reversible, durable fabric with excellent drape and visual interest.

The pattern employs several essential shaping techniques throughout construction:

• Decreasing stitches at strategic points to create armhole shaping and shoulder slopes
• Neck shaping using decreases at the neck edge over multiple rows to create a fitted neckline
• Casting off stitches in groups at the beginning of rows to form shoulder seams and establish clean edges
• Stitch holders used to temporarily hold stitches (such as the 21–27 centre front stitches for the neckband) while other sections are completed
• Alternating row decreases to create smooth, gradual shaping rather than abrupt transitions

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Indulge Sweater is knitted using Rowan Cotton Revive, a natural fiber yarn. The pattern specifies quantities in 100-gram balls, with the photographed sample worked in the colorway Wash 007. Cotton Revive is a sustainable choice for warm-weather garments, offering breathability and a refined finish suitable for moss stitch texture.

The pattern is worked on 3¾mm (US 5) needles, a size appropriate for creating the specified fabric density. All pieces of the sweater use the same needle size throughout, ensuring consistent stitch tension and fabric characteristics.

Tension and Fabric Properties

The pattern specifies a tension of 23 stitches and 40 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over moss stitch using 3¾mm needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for obtaining the intended garment measurements and ensuring proper fit across all nine size options. The combination of Cotton Revive yarn, moss stitch, and specified needle size creates a fabric with balanced structure and appropriate drape for a pullover sweater.