Rowan Plane Dress Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Georgia Farrell |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71cm to 157cm (28" to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | ZB301-00003-ENPFR |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Clay (177)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Seafarer (170)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Alabaster (197)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Granite (191)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Rose Quartz (206)
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Product Description
Rowan Plane from Abstract is a stunning women’s long-length tunic or dress that showcases a relaxed oversized fit, long sleeves, dropped shoulders, and a crewneck line knit in Felted Tweed. The sweater is a color and texture masterpiece 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. The textured patterns and colorwork 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 Measurements:
Bust – 51½ (55, 59½, 63, 67¼, 70¾, 75¼, 78¾, 83¾)”
Length – 30¼ (31½, 32¼, 33, 33¾, 34¾, 35, 35¾, 36¼)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Rayon; 50g/190yds)
Color A – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls shown in 177 Clay
Color B – 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) balls shown in 170 Seafarer
Color C – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 197 Alabaster
Color D – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) shown in 191 Granite
Color E – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 206 Rose Quartz
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 6 (4.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm)
Rowan Plane Knitted Dress by Georgia Farrell
What is Being Made
Rowan Plane is an intermediate-level knitted dress designed by Georgia Farrell. This garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches) bust measurements, with finished bust measurements from 131 cm (51½ inches) to 212.5 cm (83¾ inches). The dress features a classic construction with shaped shoulders and a structured neckline.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Plane dress employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is constructed using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, flat surface. The pattern begins with a knit row and continues in stockinette stitch throughout the body of the dress.
Shaping is achieved through strategic cast-off decreases at the shoulders and neckline. The shoulder shaping involves casting off groups of stitches at the beginning of successive rows to create angled shoulder seams. The back neckline is shaped by casting off stitches and working decreases at the neck edge over multiple rows, with the rate of decrease varying by size. The front neckline features a holder for stitches that will be picked up later for the neckband, allowing for a finished neck edge.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch (St St): The foundation stitch throughout the dress, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows to produce the characteristic smooth fabric
- Cast-off (Bind-off): Used extensively for shoulder shaping and neckline finishing to secure stitches and create defined edges
- Decreases: Single stitch decreases worked at the neck edge to shape the neckline gradually
Yarn and Materials
The Plane dress is designed to be knitted using Rowan Felted Tweed, a yarn offered in five coordinating colorways. The pattern calls for a multi-color approach, combining:
- Clay (color 177): The primary color, requiring 3 to 5 balls depending on size
- Seafarer (color 170): A secondary color, requiring 4 to 7 balls depending on size
- Alabaster (color 197): An accent color, requiring 2 to 3 balls depending on size
- Granite (color 191): A tertiary accent, requiring 1 to 2 balls depending on size
- Rose Quartz (color 206): A minimal accent color, requiring 1 ball across all sizes
Each ball of Rowan Felted Tweed contains 50 grams of yarn. The specific color distribution and quantities vary by size to accommodate the different finished measurements.
Needles and Tools
The pattern requires multiple needle sizes to achieve proper tension and accommodate varying stitch counts:
- 3¼mm (US 3) needles: A pair of straight needles used for ribbing and initial cast-on work
- 4mm (US 6) needles: A pair of straight needles used for the main body of the dress in stockinette stitch
- 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle: Optional, at least 70 to 110 cm long depending on size, for working the neckband and accommodating large stitch counts if preferred
- 4mm (US 6) circular needle: Optional, at least 70 to 110 cm long depending on size, for working the body if the crafter prefers circular needle construction
Tension and Gauge
Achieving the correct tension is essential for this dress to fit properly. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over stockinette stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. Swatching before beginning the project is recommended to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.
Pattern Notes
The pattern includes a helpful note regarding needle choice: due to the large number of stitches required for the front and back pieces, particularly in larger
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