Rowan 07 Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan 07 Jumper by Georgia Farrell

What is Being Made

The Rowan 07 Jumper is a knitted sweater designed by Georgia Farrell, 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 actual bust measurements ranging from 116 cm (45¾ inches) in the smallest size to 159 cm (62½ inches) in the largest size, making it a versatile design suitable for various body types.

Techniques Used

This jumper is constructed using a combination of knitting techniques that create both structure and visual interest:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the lower edges upward, beginning with cast-on stitches at the back and front pieces
• Worked flat: The main body pieces are knitted flat on straight needles, allowing for seaming later
• Worked in the round: The collar is worked in the round using a circular needle, creating a seamless finish at the neckline
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are sewn together to form the complete garment
• Chart-based patterning: Decorative stitch patterns are introduced via charts, with Chart A and Chart B integrated into the front piece design
• Shaping techniques: The design includes shoulder shaping and front neck shaping, achieved through strategic cast-offs and decreases that create a fitted silhouette

Stitches Used

The Rowan 07 Jumper employs a variety of fundamental knitting stitches to create texture and structure:

• Stockinette stitch (st st): The primary stitch used throughout the main body, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a tension of 14 stitches and 21 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) when measured over stockinette stitch
• Ribbing: Knit and purl combinations (K1, P1 ribbing) are used at the lower edges and cuffs to create elasticity and a neat finish
• Patterned stitches: Knit and purl combinations in repeating sequences (such as *P3, K3, rep from *) create textured stitch patterns across the body
• Decreases: Single stitch decreases are worked at the neck edge to shape the neckline smoothly
• Cast-offs: Multiple stitches are cast off at once to create shoulder shaping and define the garment's structure

Materials

The Rowan 07 Jumper is designed to be knitted with Rowan Merino Aria yarn, a premium blend that provides both softness and durability. The pattern requires 13, 13, 14, 14, or 15 balls of 50-gram yarn depending on size selection. The photographed version showcases two colorways: Snow (047) and Slate (046), demonstrating the design's versatility with color combinations.

The needles required include 6½mm (US 10½) straight needles for the initial cast-on and ribbed sections, 7mm (US 10½/11) straight needles for the main body stockinette stitch work, and a 6½mm (US 10) circular needle measuring no more than 40 cm in length for working the collar in the round. Additional supplies include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and stitch holders to temporarily secure stitches during the shaping process.

Pattern Overview

This is a Skill Level 2 pattern, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond absolute beginners. The back piece begins with a cast-on and ribbed edging before transitioning to the main stockinette stitch fabric with integrated patterned sections. The front follows a similar construction but includes decorative chart-based patterns and features more complex neck shaping. The design incorporates both back and front neck shaping, with stitches held for a collar that is worked separately in the round, creating a professional, finished appearance at the neckline.