Rowan Ethel Cardigan Knitting Pattern
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Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Lisa Richardson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71cm to 157cm (28" to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5) Single Point Needles & 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 06 |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Bilberry (151)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Avocado (161)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Ginger (154)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Treacle (145)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Bottle Green (207)
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Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Rose Quartz (206)
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Product Description
Rowan Ethel from Felted Tweed is a stunning women’s longline Fair Isle cardigan. The sweater showcases dropped long sleeves, v-neckline, and pockets. Ethel is 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 Fair Isle 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 – 41½ (45¾, 49½, 53½, 57¼, 61½, 65¼, 69¼, 73)”
Length – 31 (32, 32¾, 33½, 34¼, 35, 35½, 36¼, 36½)”
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 151 Bilberry
Color B – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls shown in 161 Avocado
Color C – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) shown in 154 Ginger
Color D – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 145 Treacle
Color E – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls shown in 207 Bottle Green
Color F – 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 206 Rose Quartz
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) single points and 70” circular
US 5 (3.75mm) single points to get gauge
Gauge: 26 sts and 27 rows = 4” in patterned stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm)
Rowan Ethel Cardigan by Lisa Richardson
What is Being Made
The Rowan Ethel is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by Lisa Richardson. This garment is available in nine size options, with bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm to 152-157 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished garment measurements span from 105.5 cm to 185.5 cm across the bust, providing options for various fit preferences and styling choices.
Knitting Techniques Used
This cardigan pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The construction includes shaping at the shoulders and back neck, which requires careful attention to cast-off sequences and decreasing stitches at precise intervals. The pattern uses separate working of neck sections, where each side of the neckline is completed individually after the center stitches are secured on a holder. The garment also features pocket linings, which are constructed separately and require integration into the main body pieces. Additionally, the pattern incorporates stocking stitch as a primary fabric structure, providing a smooth, classic knitted appearance.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Ethel cardigan utilizes fundamental knitting stitches that form the foundation of this intermediate project. Stocking stitch (st-st) is the primary stitch pattern used throughout much of the garment, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. The pattern also incorporates purl stitches for textural variation and shaping details. Make one increases (M1) are used strategically, particularly in the pocket lining sections where increases are spaced at regular intervals to shape the fabric. The pattern requires proficiency with casting off in multiple sequences, as the shoulder shaping involves casting off different numbers of stitches across several rows to create proper garment structure.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Rowan Ethel is designed to be worked in Rowan Felted Tweed, a versatile wool-based yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and durability. The pattern calls for six coordinating colorways from the Felted Tweed range: Bilberry (color 151), Avocado (color 161), Ginger (color 154), Treacle (color 145), Bottle Green (color 207), and Rose Quartz (color 206). Yarn quantities vary by size, with requirements ranging from 2 to 5 balls of 50-gram skeins depending on the specific size and colorway selection.
The pattern requires two sizes of needles to accommodate different stitch gauges. 3¼mm (US 3) needles are used for ribbed sections and initial cast-on rows, while 3¾mm (US 5) needles are used for the main body fabric worked in stocking stitch. A 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle measuring at least 180 cm in length is also required, likely for working the neckband or other sections that benefit from circular needle construction. This needle combination allows for proper gauge control and ensures that ribbed edges remain elastic while the main fabric has appropriate drape and structure.
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