Rowan Bessie Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Lisa Richardson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| 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 |
| Pattern Code: | 07 |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Aluminium (210)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Avocado (161)
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× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Tawny (186)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Zinnia (198)
In stock
× $16.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Bottle Green (207)
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× $16.50
3 Accessories
Product Description
Rowan Bessie from Felted Tweed is a striking women’s Fair Isle pullover designed by Lisa Richardson. The sweater features dropped shoulder long sleeves with color tipping at the cuffs and hem. Bessie 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 – 43¼ (46¾, 51¼, 54¾, 59, 62½, 67, 70½, 74¾)”
Length – 25½ (26½, 27¼, 28, 28¾, 29½, 30, 30¾, 31)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Rayon; 50g/190yds)
Color A – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 210 Aluminium
Color B – 3 (3, 3,, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 161 Avocado
Color C – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 196 Tawny
Color D – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls shown in 1908 Zinnia
Color E – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 207 Bottle Green
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 5 (3.75mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 26 sts and 27 rows = 4” in patterned stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm)
Rowan Bessie Knitted Sweater by Lisa Richardson
What is Being Made
The Rowan Bessie is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson. This pullover garment features a fitted construction with shaped shoulders, a detailed neckline, and is available in nine different size options ranging from a 71–76 cm bust measurement up to 152–157 cm, with corresponding finished garment widths from 110 cm to 190 cm.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Bessie sweater employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its structured silhouette. Shoulder shaping is created through strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows, gradually reducing stitches to form a sloped shoulder line. Neckline shaping is accomplished through decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple rows, creating a refined and fitted neckline opening. The pattern requires working separate sections simultaneously, particularly when shaping the front and back necklines, which demands careful stitch management and attention to symmetrical decreasing on either side of the neck.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Bessie is stockinette stitch (jersey endroit in French), which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric. The pattern incorporates jacquard colorwork in stockinette stitch, adding visual interest and texture to the garment. Decreases are worked at the neckline edges to shape the opening, and bind-offs are used at the shoulders to create the garment's structured shoulders.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Rowan Bessie is designed to be worked in Rowan Felted Tweed, a 50-gram yarn weight that provides structure and durability to the finished sweater. The pattern offers five colorway options: Aluminium, Avocado, Tawny, Zinnia, and Bottle Green, allowing makers to customize their garment. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 2 to 4 balls of Felted Tweed depending on the chosen bust measurement.
Two pairs of needles are required to complete the sweater:
- 1 pair of size 3¼ needles
- 1 pair of size 3¾ needles
Gauge and Construction Details
The pattern specifies a gauge of 26 stitches and 27 rows over 10 centimeters when working jacquard stockinette stitch on size 3¾ needles. Achieving this gauge is essential for the sweater to knit to the correct finished dimensions. The back and front are worked separately with individual neckline shaping, and the pattern includes detailed instructions for managing multiple decreases and bind-offs to create the garment's tailored fit.
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