Rowan Kloss Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Designer: | Quail Studio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Notes: | Cable needle Stitch holder, 6 large buttons or toggles |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 16 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Cardigan: To Fit Bust: 71 to 157 cm (28" to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 9.00mm (US 13) & 10.00mm (US 15) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | RM007-00001-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Big Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 71-76cm | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm | 132-137cm | 142-147cm | 152-157cm |
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Rowan Big Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky
Biscotti (82)
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19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
Product Description
Kloss from Mode
at Rowan – Collection 7 is a stunning women’s long-length cardigan
knit in Big Wool, two soft, plump plies that combine to make this squishy,
quick-knit wool perfect for almost any cold weather project. The gorgeous
oversized cables intertwined with moss stitch texture create a roomy that is
sure to keep you warm and cozy. Kloss is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up
and then seamed. The cable pattern is in chart form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58,
60–62)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 48¼ (50, 53½, 58¾, 62½, 65¾, 69¼, 74½,
78¼)”
Length – 46½ (47¼, 48, 48¾, 49½, 50½, 50¾, 51½,
52)”
Yarn Requirements: 19 (20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30) balls Rowan
Big Wool (100% Merino Wool; 100g/87yds) shown in 082 Biscotti and (083 Cactus –
WEBS do not carry this color)
Needles:
US 13 (9.00mm)
US 15 (10.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge:
9 sts and 16 rows = 4” in moss stitch on US 15 (10.00mm)
72-st body cable panel = 22’ wide
Rowan Kloss Cardigan by Quails Studio
What is Being Made
The Rowan Kloss is a knitted cardigan designed by Quails Studio, available in nine size options to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project features a structured cardigan silhouette with button closure and a distinctive cable pattern detail at the center front and back.
Design Features and Construction
The cardigan is constructed with a central cable pattern panel spanning 72 stitches, framed by moss stitch edging on both sides. The garment includes shaped shoulders and back neck shaping for a tailored fit. The design incorporates a collar worked from held stitches, and the cardigan fastens with six large buttons or toggles positioned along the left front edge.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Moss Stitch – Used for the side edge stitches and front bands, creating a textured, reversible fabric
- Cable Pattern – A 40-row pattern repeat worked from a chart, forming the central design element
- Shaping – Includes shoulder shaping and back neck shaping achieved through strategic cast-offs and stitch manipulation
- Collar Construction – Stitches held on a cable needle holder during body knitting, then worked separately for the neckline finish
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The pattern employs knit and purl stitches as the foundation, combined into moss stitch (alternating K1, P1) for textured edges and bands. The central 72 stitches are worked in a cable pattern from chart, which repeats over 40 rows throughout the length of the garment. This combination of stitch types creates visual interest while maintaining structural integrity.
Materials and Specifications
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (100% wool, 100-gram balls). The pattern is photographed in two colorways – Biscotti 082 and Cactus 083 – though knitters may choose any color in this yarn weight.
Needles: The cardigan requires two needle sizes:
- 9mm (US size 13) needles for cast-on and ribbed sections
- 10mm (US size 15) needles for main body knitting
Additional Notions: A cable needle holder is required for holding stitches during collar construction. Six large buttons or toggles are needed for the front closure.
Tension and Sizing
The pattern specifies a tension of 9 stitches and 16 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over moss stitch using the larger needles. Accurate tension is essential for achieving the correct finished bust measurements, which range from 122.5 cm (48¼ inches) to 198.5 cm (78¼ inches) across the nine available sizes.
Skill Level
This cardigan is rated as an intermediate knitting project, suitable for knitters with experience in basic stitch techniques and the ability to follow charted patterns and manage shaping instructions.
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