Rowan & Jourdon Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Quail Studio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Notes: | 4½mm (no 7) (US 7) circular needle at least 140 cm long |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | Cardigan: To Fit Bust: 71 to 157 cm (28" to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 4.50mm (US 7) & 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles, 4.50mm (US 7) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | RM007-00004-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK
Foliage Green (110)
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3 Accessories
Product Description
Jourdon from Mode at Rowan – Collection 7 is
a stunning and effortlessly stylish women’s cardigan knit in Alpaca Classic, a
blend of superfine alpaca and cotton that provides the best of both worlds! The
sweater is knit with the yarn held double throughout, creating a soft and
sumptuous fabric. Jourdon is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then
seamed.
Skill Level: Beginner/Easy
Sizes: 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58,
60–62)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 44 (47¾, 52, 55½, 59¾, 63½, 67¾, 71¼,
76¼)”
Shorter Length – 32¾ (33½, 34¼, 35, 35¾, 36½,
37, 37¾, 38¼)”
Longer Length – 43¼ (44, 45, 45¾, 46½, 47¼,
47¾, 48½, 48¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Alpaca Classic (57% Alpaca/43%
Cotton; 25g/131yds)
Shorter Length – 24 (28, 31, 33, 367, 38, 41,
43, 46) balls shown in 110 Foliage Green
Longer Length – 34 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54,
58) balls shown in 115 Snowflake White
Needles:
US 7 (4.50mm) single points and approximately
55” circular
US 8 (5.00mm) single points to get gauge
Gauge: 22 sts and 22 rows = 4” in the pattern on US 8 (5.00mm) with
yarn held double throughout
Rowan & Jourdon Cardigans
What is Being Made
This downloadable knitting pattern from Rowan features two versions of a cardigan design: a longer version and a shorter version. The garments are available in multiple sizes ranging from 71–76 cm to 152–157 cm bust measurements, accommodating a wide range of body sizes. Both versions share the same construction techniques and stitch patterns, with the primary difference being garment length.
Techniques Used
The cardigans are constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern employs ribbed edging for a fitted, elastic finish at the lower edge and cuffs. Decreasing stitches through working two stitches together is used to shape the garment during the transition from ribbed sections to patterned sections. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic cast-offs at the beginning of rows, creating a structured neckline. The pattern requires working with yarn held double, which adds weight and texture to the finished fabric while maintaining beginner-level accessibility.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches featured in this pattern are:
- Knit stitch (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base of the fabric
- Purl stitch (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to create texture
- Ribbing (K1, P1) – alternating knit and purl stitches that create an elastic, fitted edge
- Knit two together (work 2 tog) – a left-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Two-stitch by two-stitch pattern (K2, P2) – a textured stitch repeat that forms the main body pattern of the garment
Materials
The pattern calls for Rowan Alpaca Classic yarn in 25-gram balls. Yarn quantities vary by size and version; the longer version requires between 34 and 58 balls depending on size, while the shorter version requires between 24 and 46 balls. The pattern is photographed in two colorways: Snowflake White 115 for the longer version and Foliage Green 110 for the shorter version.
Needles required include one pair of 4½mm (US 7) needles, one pair of 5mm (US 8) needles, and a 4½mm (US 7) circular needle at least 140 cm long. The circular needle accommodates the larger stitch counts needed for the cardigan body.
Tension and Gauge
The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 22 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over the main pattern using 5mm (US 8) needles with yarn held double. Achieving the correct tension is essential for garment sizing and fit.
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