Meddon Jumper Knitting Pattern

Meddon Sweater by Lisa Richardson in Rowan Kid Classic

What is Being Made

Meddon is a knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan. This intermediate-level garment is available in nine sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 103 cm (40½ inches) to 185.5 cm (73 inches), accommodating a wide range of body sizes from small children through to extra-large adults. The sweater is photographed in the Rowan Kid Classic colorway Tiger 913.

Techniques Used

The Meddon pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and textural variation throughout the garment. The construction incorporates increases and decreases strategically placed to shape the garment pieces. Yarn forward (yfwd) techniques are used to create decorative eyelet details, which add an elegant, lacy element to the design. The pattern also utilizes purl three together (P3tog) decreases to create structured texture and shaping. These techniques work together to produce a sophisticated sweater with both shaping and decorative patterning.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – used to create textural contrast and ribbed sections
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – creates decorative eyelets and lace-like openings
• Increases (inc) – used for shaping the garment at edges and strategic points
• Purl three together (P3tog) – a decrease technique that reduces stitches while adding textural definition
• Knit three, purl three (K3, P3) ribbing – creates vertical striped texture and helps with garment structure

Materials Required

The Meddon pattern is designed to be worked in Rowan Kid Classic yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. The pattern specifies multiple needle sizes to accommodate different construction stages and techniques. Knitters will need one pair of 4½mm (US 7) needles for initial sections, one pair of 5mm (US 8) needles for main garment pieces, and circular needles in both sizes – specifically two 4½mm (US 7) circular needles (one no more than 40 cm long and one no more than 100 cm long) and one 5mm (US 8) circular needle no more than 100 cm long. The use of multiple circular needles indicates this pattern likely employs techniques such as working in the round or managing multiple sections simultaneously.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern (reference ZB346-00005-EN) published by Rowan, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions with size-specific stitch counts provided in brackets throughout, allowing knitters to easily track their progress across all nine available sizes.