Rowan Adore Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Adore Knitted Sweater by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

Rowan Adore is a knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson, available in five sizes to fit bust measurements from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127 cm (48-50 inches). The finished garment features an actual bust measurement range of 158-198 cm (62¼-78 inches), offering a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for various body types.

Construction Techniques

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then joined together with seams. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional shaping and finishing techniques.

The design incorporates detailed shoulder shaping and front neck shaping to create a well-fitted neckline. The sleeves are worked separately with strategic increases at each end to create the proper sleeve cap shaping, then seamed to the body. The pattern includes a collar element, with stitches held on a holder at the neckline for finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout Rowan Adore is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side. The tension is worked at 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters over stockinette stitch, providing a dense, structured fabric suitable for a luxury fiber.

Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases at the neck edge and cast-offs at the shoulders, creating clean, professional-looking seams. Sleeve increases are worked at regular intervals to gradually widen the sleeve from cuff to armhole.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Rowan Adore is designed to be knitted in Rowan Pure Cashmere, a luxury yarn requiring 11 to 15 balls of 50-gram weight depending on the size being made. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Flannel 100.

The pattern requires two pairs of straight needles: 3¼mm (UK size 10, US size 3) needles for the ribbed cuffs and lower edges, and 3¾mm (UK size 9, US size 5) needles for the main body and sleeves. Additionally, two double-pointed 3¼mm (UK size 10, US size 3) needles are needed for finishing the neckline collar.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The pattern provides clear instructions for five distinct sizes with graduated measurements throughout. The back piece is cast on with 174 to 218 stitches depending on size, establishing the width of the garment. The front features a center neck opening with stitches held for the collar, requiring careful attention to shaping instructions that vary by size.

Sleeve construction begins with 75 to 81 stitches and includes increases worked at regular intervals—every 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th row depending on the size—to achieve the final sleeve width. This graduated increase method ensures proper sleeve cap ease and professional fit.