Rowan Dijon Top Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Georgia Farrell |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 81cm to 127cm (31.8" to 50") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | RM004-00004-UK |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK
Ecru (725)
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7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Product Description
Rowan Dijon from Mode at Rowan: Collection 4 is a must-have
tank for your spring and summer wardrobe knit in Cotton Glacé with an allover
cable pattern. This is the perfect piece
to wear at the office or a night on the town! The sleeveless pullover is knit
flat in pieces and then seamed. Rowan Cotton Glacé is a 100% combed cotton yarn
in a DK weight. Cotton Glacé comes in a beautiful, wide range of solid colors and has a slight luster. The cable pattern is charted and written out.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust –
35¾ (39¾, 43, 47¼, 51½)”
Length – 19 (19¾, 20½, 21¼, 22)”
Yarn Requirements: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8) balls Rowan Cotton Glacé (100% Cotton;
50g/126yds) shown in 739 Dijon, 725 Ecru, and 727 Bleached
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm)
Gauge: 23 sts and 44 rows = 4” in pattern
Rowan Dijon Knitted Top by Georgia Farrell
What is Being Made
The Rowan Dijon is an intermediate-level knitted top designed by Georgia Farrell. This garment is available in five sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 81-86 cm (32-34 in) through to 122-127 cm (48-50 in), with finished bust measurements from 90.5 cm (35¾ in) to 130.5 cm (51½ in). The design features a sophisticated cable pattern that creates visual interest and texture across the garment.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Dijon employs several key knitting techniques characteristic of intermediate-level projects. Cable knitting forms the primary design element, requiring the use of a cable needle to create twisted stitch patterns. The pattern incorporates slip stitches worked with yarn in front (Sl1wyif), which creates a distinctive texture alongside the cable crossings. The garment is worked primarily in garter stitch (knit every row), which provides a stable, reversible fabric that showcases the cable and slip stitch details effectively.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The construction uses fundamental knitting stitches combined into a repeating pattern sequence. The main stitches include:
- Knit stitch (K) – the foundation of the fabric
- Cable stitches – specifically C2B (cable 2 back) and C2F (cable 2 front), created by slipping stitches onto a cable needle, working the next stitch, then working the held stitch(es). These two-stitch cables are worked across the pattern rows at regular intervals, creating a moving diagonal cable effect
- Slip stitches with yarn in front (Sl1wyif) – used to create texture and definition between cable crossings
The pattern works across an 8-stitch repeat with edge stitches, and the cable and slip stitch sequence repeats over 24 rows (rows 14-37), creating a complex but manageable pattern rhythm for intermediate knitters.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Rowan Dijon is designed to be worked in Rowan Cotton Glace, a smooth, lightweight yarn. The pattern requires 7 x 50g balls for the two smaller sizes and 8 x 50g balls for the three larger sizes. The yarn is photographed in three colorways: Dijon 739, Ecru 725, and Bleached 727, offering versatile neutral options for this classic design.
The project is worked on 3¼mm (US 3) needles (also listed as no 10 in UK sizing), with a cable needle required for executing the cable stitches. The recommended tension is 23 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over the pattern using the specified needles, which is essential to achieve the correct finished garment dimensions.
Downloadable PDF Format
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF document (reference RM004-00004-UK), making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern includes complete sizing information, yarn requirements, needle specifications, tension guidance, special abbreviations, and detailed row-by-row instructions for executing the cable and slip stitch pattern.
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