Rosehill Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rosehill Jumper in Rowan Kid Classic

What is Being Made

The Rosehill Jumper is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm up to 152-157 cm, accommodating nine different size options. This pullover-style jumper features a structured construction with cable pattern detailing and is photographed in the Feather colorway of Rowan Kid Classic yarn.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate techniques to create its finished design. Cable knitting forms the primary decorative element, with cable panels worked on both left and right sides of the garment body. The pattern utilizes reverse stockinette stitch as edging around the cable sections, creating visual contrast. Shaping is incorporated throughout the garment, including shoulder shaping at the back and front neck shaping to create the neckline opening. The front features a divided neckline construction, where stitches are divided and each side is worked separately to accommodate the neck opening. Stitch holders are used to preserve stitches during the shaping process, particularly for the back neck and front neck sections.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches: Worked from charted cable panels on both the left and right sides of the body, repeated across multiple pattern repeats depending on size
• Reverse stockinette stitch (rev st st): Used as edging around the cable pattern sections
• Stockinette stitch: Implied as the base structure for the body chart sections
• Decreasing: Applied at the front neck to shape the neckline opening
• Casting off: Used to bind off shoulder stitches in stages for proper shoulder shaping

Materials

The Rosehill Jumper is worked using Rowan Kid Classic yarn in 50-gram balls. The yarn quantity varies by size, ranging from 10 balls for the smallest size (71-76 cm chest) to 14 balls for the largest size (152-157 cm chest). Two sets of needles are required: 4.5mm (US 7) needles and 5mm (US 8) needles. The pattern is worked primarily on the larger 5mm needles, with the smaller needles likely used for ribbed edgings or cuffs. Additional notions include a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, stitch holders for preserving stitches during shaping, and stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points. The tension is measured at 24 stitches and 26 rows over 10 centimeters using the 5mm needles worked in cable pattern.