Rowan Position Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Position Knitted Sweater by Georgia Farrell

What is Being Made

The Rowan Position is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Georgia Farrell. This garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 71-76 cm bust (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm bust (60-62 inches), with actual garment bust measurements spanning from 95.5 cm to 177.5 cm. The sweater features a structured construction with shaping at the back neck and front, making it a fitted, tailored piece suitable for various body sizes.

Techniques Used

Intarsia Technique: The pattern employs the intarsia method for color work, allowing for detailed patterning across the front of the garment. This technique involves using separate lengths of yarn for different colored sections, creating a smooth, professional finish without the bulk of traditional stranded colorwork.

Cable Work: The pattern incorporates cable stitches, indicated by the special abbreviation C2B (slip next stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work, knit one, then knit one from cable needle). This adds textural interest and dimension to the design.

Shaping and Decreasing: The sweater features deliberate shaping at the back neck with cast-off sections and decreasing rows, creating a professional neckline finish. Similar shaping techniques are applied to the front of the garment for a coordinated, well-fitted silhouette.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the garment, providing a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Ribbing: Used in the initial cast-on rows with a K2, P2 rib pattern (knit two, purl two), creating elasticity and structure at the garment edges
• Cable Stitches: Twisted stitches created using a cable needle for textural variation
• Slip Stitches: Indicated by sl 1P (slip next stitch purlwise), used for neat edge finishing and pattern transitions

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern uses Rowan Felted Tweed, a versatile worsted-weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. Three colors are required:

• Yarn A - Clay (color 177): The primary color, requiring 6 to 10 balls depending on size
• Yarn B - Duck Egg (color 173): An accent color, requiring 1 ball across all sizes
• Yarn C - Ancient (color 172): A secondary color, requiring 2 to 4 balls depending on size

Needles: The pattern requires two pairs of needles. A 3¼mm (US 3) needle is used for the ribbed cast-on and initial rows, while a 4mm (US 6) needle is used for the main body of the garment. A cable needle is also necessary for executing the cable stitches.

Tension: The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over stockinette stitch using the 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for obtaining the proper finished measurements.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses special abbreviations including wyaf (with yarn at front of work), which is relevant when working purl stitches and yarn-over techniques. The construction begins with a cast-on using yarn C in the smaller needle size, establishing a firm foundation before transitioning to the larger needles and stockinette stitch body. The front features a charted intarsia pattern that is worked simultaneously with the main fabric, requiring careful attention to color placement and pattern alignment.