Rowan Mosaic Flower Jacket Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Kaffe Fassett |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71-76cm to 152-157cm (28"-30" to 60"-62") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | ZB303-00003-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Phantom (153)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Cinnamon (175)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Celadon (184)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Pink Bliss (199)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
French Mustard (216)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Heliotrope (219)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Sulfur (220)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Peach (212)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Candy Floss (221)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Scree (165)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Lime (213)
In stock
× $16.50
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Product Description
Rowan Mosaic Flower Jacket from Say It With Flowers is a fabulous women’s cardigan with a classic silhouette that is amazingly easy to wear knit in Felted Tweed. The sweater uses a combination of Fair Isle and intarsia techniques. The sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Rowan Felted Tweed is a luxurious blend available in a delightful array of heathered shades. Felted Tweed is also a great choice for any pattern calling for a DK weight - from fair isle to cables, and you will be pleased with the results. The Fair Isle and intarsia patterns are 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 Measurement:
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Rayon; 50g/190yds)
Color A – 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls shown in 153 Phantom (WEBS do not carry this color)
Color B – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) balls shown in 175 Cinnamon
Color C – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 184 Celadon
Color D – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 199 Pink Bliss
Color E – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 216 French Mustard
Color F – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 219 Heliotrope
Color G – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 220 Sulfur
Color H – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 212 Peach
Color I – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 221 Candy Floss
Color J – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 165 Scree
Color K – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 213 Lime
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 26 sts and 27 rows = 4” in pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
Rowan Mosaic Flower Jacket
Project Overview
The Rowan Mosaic Flower Jacket is an intermediate-level knitted garment designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). This downloadable PDF pattern features a sophisticated floral design created through colorwork techniques, making it an engaging project for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore patterned garment construction.
What Is Being Made
This is a fitted jacket featuring a structured body with shaped armholes and tailored shoulder shaping. The garment is worked primarily in stockinette stitch with an all-over floral mosaic pattern that extends across the back and body pieces. The pattern includes detailed shaping for armholes, back neck, and shoulders, resulting in a polished, wearable garment suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece.
Techniques Used
The Mosaic Flower Jacket employs two primary colorwork techniques to achieve its intricate floral design:
- Intarsia Technique: Used for larger color blocks and design elements within the pattern, allowing for clean color changes without carrying yarn across the back of the work.
- Fairisle Technique: Applied in combination with intarsia to create detailed pattern sections, enabling multiple colors to be worked within rows while maintaining fabric integrity.
Beyond colorwork, the pattern incorporates standard garment shaping techniques including cast-off edges for armhole and shoulder construction, decreasing at edges for armhole depth and neck shaping, and row-by-row stitch management to create a fitted silhouette.
Stitches Used
Stockinette Stitch (St St): The foundation stitch throughout the entire garment. The pattern is worked entirely in stockinette stitch beginning with a knit row, creating a smooth, classic fabric base that allows the colorwork pattern to stand out clearly. This stitch is worked flat in rows across the back and body sections.
The pattern chart guides stitch placement and color changes row by row, with specific attention to maintaining pattern alignment during shaping operations. Knitters must keep the pattern correct while simultaneously executing armhole decreases and shoulder shaping, demonstrating the intermediate skill level required.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn: The pattern calls for Rowan Felted Tweed yarn in 50-gram balls. Seven distinct colors create the mosaic flower design:
- Color A: Phantom 153
- Color B: Cinnamon 175
- Color C: Celadon 184
- Color D: Pink Bliss 199
- Color E: French Mustard 216
- Color F: Heliotrope 219
- Color G: Sulfur 220
Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 1 to 6 balls of individual colors depending on the finished bust measurement selected. Felted Tweed is a durable, tweedy yarn with excellent stitch definition, making it ideal for displaying colorwork patterns with clarity.
Needles: While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided content, Rowan patterns typically recommend needles appropriate to the yarn weight to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape. Knitters should consult the complete pattern document for exact needle specifications and recommended gauge.
Pattern Structure and Shaping
The jacket body is constructed by working from a chart that spans 116 to 154 rows depending on size, with the pattern beginning after initial setup rows. Armhole shaping occurs at row 70 (with minor variations by size), involving casting off 5–13 stitches at the beginning of two rows, followed by gradual decreasing over subsequent rows to create a fitted armhole depth of approximately 17–27.5 cm depending on size.
Back neck shaping is worked separately, with one side of the neck shaped at a time after the main body pattern is complete. Shoulder shaping uses a stepped cast-off method, removing 8–14 stitches at the beginning of alternating rows to create clean shoulder seams. This structured approach results in a professionally finished garment with excellent fit.
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