Rowan Jojoba Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Jojoba Sweater by Erika Knight

What Is Being Made

The Rowan Jojoba is a knitted sweater designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 81-86 cm through 122-127 cm, with finished garment bust measurements from 101.5 cm to 141.5 cm across five size options. This is a classic pullover sweater construction suitable for various body sizes and fit preferences.

Construction Method and Techniques

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up seamed construction, meaning pieces are knitted individually from the lower edges upward and then joined together with seams. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in continuous rounds, allowing for traditional row-by-row shaping and pattern work. The design incorporates worked-in-the-round elements as well, providing versatility in the knitting approach.

The pattern includes detailed shaping techniques for a professional finish:

• Armhole shaping achieved through strategic cast-offs at the beginning of rows followed by paired decreases (K2tog and K2tog tbl on knit rows; P2tog and P2tog tbl on purl rows) worked consistently at each end
• Shoulder shaping using wrap-and-turn short-row techniques to create smooth, angled shoulders without visible steps
• Right back neck and shoulder shaping for proper neckline placement and fit

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric appearance. The pattern specifies a tension of 23 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch. The back begins with a rib pattern indicated by the repeat of K1, P1, providing elasticity at the lower edge. Decreases are worked using standard knitting decreases: K2tog (knit two together) and K2tog tbl (knit two together through the back loop) on right-side rows, with corresponding P2tog and P2tog tbl decreases on wrong-side rows to maintain balanced shaping.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino yarn, a luxury blend combining the softness of cashmere with merino wool characteristics. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 11 to 16 balls of 50-gram weight yarn (photographed in the colorway Cecily 125).

Needles required include:

• One pair of 3½mm (US size 4, UK size 10/9) straight needles for main garment construction
• One additional 3½mm needle reserved specifically for casting off at the shoulders
• One 3¼mm (US size 3, UK size 10) circular needle measuring no more than 40 centimeters long, typically used for ribbing or neckline finishing

The pattern also specifies 10 grey buttons, each 2 centimeters in diameter with 2 holes, indicating this sweater features a button-front closure.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The Jojoba offers five distinct size options accommodating bust measurements from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127 cm (48-50 inches). The back panel should measure approximately 50 to 52.5 centimeters in width depending on size selected. Armhole depth ranges from 19.5 to 25.5 centimeters, with the pattern providing specific row counts for each size to ensure proper proportions. The skill level designation indicates this is an intermediate project requiring competency with shaping techniques, seaming, and short-row construction.