Rowan Big 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: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71-76cm to 152-157cm (28"-30" to 60"-62") |
| Needles Required: | 4.00mm (US 6), 4.50mm (US 7) & 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | ZB303-00004-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
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Black (211)
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Product Description
Rowan Big Flower Jacket from Say It With Flowers features an enlarged flower motif across the entire women’s longline cardigan knit in Felted Tweed, held double. The loose-fitting sweater has exaggerated drop shoulder sleeves, button front closure, and contrast ribbed edging around the neckband, cuffs, and hem. The Big Flower Jacket is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Rowan 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:
Bust – 45½ (49¾, 53¼, 57¾, 61¼, 65½, 69, 73½, 78)”
Length – 27¼ (28, 28¾, 29½, 30¼, 31, 31½, 32¼, 32¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Rayon; 50g/190yds)
Colorway 1:
Color A – 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) balls shown in 211 Black
Color B – 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls shown in 222 Scarlet
Color C – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 214 Ultramarine
Color D – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls shown in 215 Ciel
Color E – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 165 Scree
Colorway 2:
Color A – 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) balls shown in 198 Zinnia
Color B – 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) balls shown in 222 Scarlet
Color C – 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls shown in 199 Pink Bliss
Color D – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 217 Astor
Color E – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls shown in 165 Scree
Color F – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 197 Alabaster
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm)
US 7 (4.50mm)
US 8 (5.00mm)
Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows = 4” in pattern on US 8 (5.00mm, with 2 strands of yarn held together
Rowan Big Flower Jacket
What is Being Made
The Rowan Big Flower Jacket is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan jacket featuring large-scale floral patterning. This garment is designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with corresponding actual garment bust measurements from 115.5 cm to 198 cm. The jacket is constructed as a fitted piece with shaping at the back neck and is worked primarily in stockinette stitch with detailed colorwork throughout.
Techniques Used
The Big Flower Jacket employs multiple advanced colorwork techniques to achieve its distinctive floral design:
- Fairisle Technique: Used for working with two colors in alternating rows, creating a stranded colorwork effect. In Colourway 1, Fairisle is applied to yarns A and B, while in Colourway 2, it is used for yarns A, B, and C.
- Intarsia Technique: Used for larger color blocks and design elements. In Colourway 1, intarsia is worked with yarns C, D, and E. In Colourway 2, intarsia is applied to yarns D, E, and F. This technique allows for bold, solid areas of color without the bulk created by stranding.
- Shaping: The jacket includes structured shaping at the back neck with strategic decreases to create a fitted neckline.
- Ribbed Edging: The pattern begins with a 3x3 rib (alternating 3 knit stitches with 3 purl stitches) worked for 12 rows total, providing elasticity and a finished edge.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch (St St): The primary stitch throughout the garment body, creating a smooth, flat fabric ideal for displaying the colorwork pattern.
- Ribbed Stitch: A 3x3 rib pattern (K3, P3 repeat) used for the lower edge and cuffs, providing stretch and recovery.
- Decreases: Single stitch decreases at the neck edge to shape the back neckline and distributed decreases across the ribbed section to adjust stitch counts before transitioning to the main pattern.
Materials and Specifications
The jacket is worked using Rowan Felted Tweed yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. Two distinct colorway options are provided:
Colourway 1 features:
- Yarn A: Black 211 (8-14 balls depending on size)
- Yarn B: Scarlet 222 (8-14 balls depending on size)
- Yarn C: Ultramarine 214 (1 ball)
- Yarn D: Ciel 215 (1-2 balls depending on size)
- Yarn E: Scree 165 (1 ball)
Colourway 2 features:
- Yarn A: Zinnia 198 (4-7 balls depending on size)
- Yarn B: Scarlet 222 (4-7 balls depending on size)
- Yarn C: Pink Bliss 199 (8-11 balls depending on size)
- Yarn D, E, and F quantities as specified in the pattern
The pattern is worked on 5mm (US 8) needles for the main fabric after the initial ribbing section. The garment features a 124-row repeat pattern worked from a chart, with the back measuring between 66.5 cm and 80.5 cm in length depending on the chosen size.
Pattern Characteristics
This intermediate-level project requires competency with both Fairisle and intarsia colorwork techniques, making it suitable for knitters with prior experience in multi-color knitting. The Big Flower motif is worked entirely in stockinette stitch from a detailed chart, allowing the floral design to emerge through strategic color placement. The garment construction includes proper shaping for a tailored fit, with the back neck shaped through decreases to create a comfortable neckline. The use of Rowan Felted Tweed yarn provides a durable, textured fabric with excellent stitch definition ideal for showcasing the intricate color
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