Rowan Forever Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Lisa Richardson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71cm to 157cm (28" to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 3.75mm (US 5) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 03 |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK |
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Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK
Blush (21)
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Product Description
Rowan Forever Sweater from Felted Tweed Colours Collection is a simple women’s v-neck pullover using two balls of yarn at once and working two rows alternately from each ball throughout. The sweater showcases rib details at the neck, cuffs, hem, and set-in long sleeves. Rowan Felted Tweed has been a classic go-to yarn for many years, with its tweedy blend of Merino wool, alpaca, and viscose that works up beautifully and comes in an impressive color palette. Rowan took colors curated by Kaffe Fasset and created Rowan Felted Tweed Colour just when we thought it couldn’t get any better.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62)” bust
Finished Measurement:
Bust – 32 (35¾, 39¾, 43¾, 47¾, 51½, 55½, 59½, 64)”
Length – 23½ (24½, 25¼, 26, 26¾, 27½, 28, 28¾, 29¼)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) balls Rowan Felted Tweed Colour (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Viscose; 50g/191yds) shown in 021 Blush
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 5 (3.75mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm)
Rowan Forever Sweater in Felted Tweed Colours
What is Being Made
The Forever Sweater is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Lisa Richardson. This intermediate-level garment is available in nine size options, with bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm up to 152-157 cm, offering a comprehensive size range for various body types. The finished garment features fitted armholes, shaped shoulders, and a crew neckline with careful construction details.
Techniques Used
This sweater employs several essential knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The construction includes armhole shaping achieved through strategic decreases on both sides of the work over multiple rows. Shoulder shaping is created by binding off stitches at the beginning of rows to form angled shoulders. The neckline is formed through neck shaping, with decreases worked along the neck edge while simultaneously binding off shoulder stitches to create a balanced, finished neckline. The pattern demonstrates color work through striping, where the visual effect is created by alternating between two different yarn colors every two rows, adding visual interest without complex colorwork techniques.
Stitches Used
The Forever Sweater is constructed primarily in stockinette stitch (jersey endroit in French), which creates a smooth, classic fabric appearance. The pattern incorporates knit stitches and purl stitches as the foundation. Decreasing techniques include single decreases (surjet simple) and knit two together (2 m end ens) for shaping armholes and necklines. Binding off is used to secure stitches at shoulders and neckline edges.
Materials
The Forever Sweater is knitted using Rowan Felted Tweed Colour yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. The pattern photograph was created using the colorway Blush 021. Two needle sizes are required for this project: size 3¼ needles and size 3¾ needles, allowing for proper gauge and fabric control. The gauge is established at 10 cm equals 24 stitches and 32 rows when working stockinette stitch on size 3¾ needles, ensuring proper fit across all size options.
Construction Details
The sweater is worked in pieces, with separate front and back sections. Armhole shaping begins with decreases worked over consecutive rows, followed by additional decreases spaced every two rows for a gradual, professional taper. The armhole depth varies by size, ranging from approximately 18 cm to 28 cm. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through stepped bind-offs at the beginning of rows, creating angled shoulders that sit properly on the body. The neckline features a centered front neck opening with stitches held for later finishing, while the back neck is shaped with decreases and bind-offs worked simultaneously to create a finished edge.
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