Quail Studio Clover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Quail Studio Clover Knitted Sweater

What is Being Made

The Quail Studio Clover is a knitted sweater designed for a range of sizes from 28–30 inches to 48–50 inches bust. The finished garment features actual bust measurements ranging from 34¼ inches to 44 inches, offering a comfortable fit across six size options. This is a classic pullover-style jumper suitable for everyday wear.

Construction Method

The Clover sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat technique. This means the garment pieces are knitted individually from the bottom edge upward on straight needles, then assembled together with seams. The flat construction method allows for straightforward shaping and precise stitch placement, making it an accessible project for intermediate knitters.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches to create a timeless design:

• Ribbed Knit: The lower edges of the back, front, and sleeves begin with alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1 rib), worked over 20 centimeters (8 inches). This elastic ribbing helps the sweater hug the body and prevents rolling at the edges.
• Stockinette Stitch: The main body of the garment is worked in stockinette stitch (alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side), creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• Raglan Shaping: The armholes are shaped using raglan decreases, which involve slip-stitch, knit, pass-slipped-stitch-over (Sl 1, K1, psso) and knit-two-together (K2tog) decreases worked symmetrically at each end of rows. This creates diagonal lines from the underarm to the neckline, a hallmark of raglan construction.

Yarn and Needles

The Clover is designed to be knitted in Rowan Cocoon, a luxurious yarn that provides warmth and drape. The pattern calls for 7 balls of 100-gram yarn (pictured in the shade Misty Blue 827), though yardage totals are not specified in the provided content.

Two needle sizes are required to achieve proper fabric density and structure:

• 5mm (US 8) needles: Used for the ribbed cuffs and lower edges, where the smaller needle creates a tighter, more elastic fabric.
• 6mm (US 10) needles: Used for the main body and sleeves in stockinette stitch, where a slightly larger needle creates the intended drape and fabric weight.

Tension and Fit

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over stockinette stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles. Achieving this tension is essential for the sweater to fit correctly across all six sizes. The pattern provides detailed measurements for back length, front length, and sleeve cap depth, ensuring a well-proportioned garment.

Pattern Extras

The pattern includes the use of stitch holders (for holding stitches during raglan shaping and neckline construction) and stitch markers (to denote key shaping points). These accessories help organize the knitting process and ensure accurate decreases throughout the construction.