Kessingland Jumper Knitting Pattern

Kessingland Knit Sweater by Quail Studio

What is Being Made

The Kessingland is a knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio and published by Mode at Rowan. This garment is a classic pullover jumper available in nine size options, ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) chest to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches) chest. The actual chest measurements of the finished garment range from 120 cm (47¼ inches) to 200 cm (78¾ inches), offering generous sizing options for various body types and fit preferences.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as advanced beginner level difficulty. The pattern employs fundamental shaping techniques including armhole decreases, neck shaping with graduated decreases, and shoulder cast-offs. The construction method involves working flat pieces (back and front panels) that are subsequently seamed together. The pattern uses fisherman's rib stitch as the primary fabric, which is a textured, reversible stitch pattern that creates a thick, elastic fabric ideal for sweaters.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Kessingland utilizes the following stitches and techniques:

• Fisherman's Rib: The main stitch pattern, created by alternating knit and purl stitches with a special abbreviation K1b (knit 1 below). This technique involves knitting into the stitch below the current stitch on the needle, creating a deeply textured, dimensional fabric.
• Ribbing: The pattern begins with a basic rib setup (K1, P1) to establish the fisherman's rib pattern.
• Decreasing: Single-stitch decreases are worked at armhole edges and neck edges to shape the garment.
• Cast-off: Multiple stitches are cast off at once to create shoulder shaping and armhole edges.

Materials and Tools

The Kessingland is knitted using Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 100-gram balls. Yarn quantities range from 10 balls for the smallest size to 17 balls for the largest size. The pattern photograph displays the design knitted in Bondi 019, a colorway within the Chunky Wool range. Knitting is worked on 7mm (US 10½) needles, and the pattern requires stitch holders for managing live stitches during neck shaping.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 12 stitches and 24 rows (12 visible rows) to 10 centimeters, measured over fisherman's rib stitch using 7mm (US 10½) needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and garment fit.