Rowan Gjoran Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Gjoran Sweater by Arne & Carlos

What Is Being Made

The Rowan Gjoran Sweater is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Arne & Carlos. This garment is available in six sizes to fit bust/chest measurements ranging from 81–86 cm up to 132–137 cm, with corresponding actual garment bust/chest measurements from 99 cm to 150 cm. The sweater features a classic pullover construction with shaped neckline and shoulder shaping.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Gjoran Sweater employs several intermediate knitting techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and a traditional garment assembly method.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted on straight needles in flat rows rather than in the round, then seamed together.
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces (back, front, and sleeves) are sewn together using mattress stitch or similar seaming techniques.
• Stranded colorwork: The design incorporates stranded knitting, a technique where two colors are carried across the row to create a patterned fabric.
• Intarsia technique: The front of the sweater uses intarsia colorwork, a method where different colored yarns are used for distinct areas of the pattern rather than carrying yarn across the entire row. This technique is specifically noted in the pattern instructions for working the front chart.

Stitches Used

The Gjoran Sweater is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The pattern is worked entirely in stockinette stitch beginning with a knit row. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases at the neck and shoulder areas, with decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple rows and alternate rows to create smooth, graduated shaping.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The sweater is designed to be worked in Rowan Felted Tweed yarn, a wool-based yarn available in two colorways for this design:

• Yarn A – Lotus Leaf (color 205): 7–12 balls of 50g, depending on size
• Yarn B – Alabaster (color 197): 2 balls of 50g for all sizes

The pattern calls for two needle sizes to create proper tension and structure:

• 3¼mm (US 3) needles: Used for ribbed cuffs and edges
• 4mm (US 6) needles: Used for the main body of the sweater

The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving proper tension is essential for the sweater to fit correctly across all six size options.

Pattern Structure and Design Details

The back piece is worked first, with the pattern beginning from a chart. The front features a more complex colorwork design using the intarsia technique, with the pattern chart beginning at different rows depending on the size being knitted. Both front and back include shaped necklines with graduated decreases to create a comfortable, fitted neckline opening. The pattern includes a neckband worked from held stitches after the main body pieces are complete.