Rowan Greenbay Top Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Lisa Richardson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 81cm to 127cm (31.8" to 50") |
| Needles Required: | 3.00mm (US 2.5) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | RM004-00009-UK |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 81-86cm | 91-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm |
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Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Green Bay (445)
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4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Product Description
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 37½ (41½, 45½, 49½, 53¼)”
Length – 24¾ (25½, 26½, 27¼, 28)”
Yarn Requirements: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) ) skeins Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply (100% Cotton; 50g/191yds) shown in 0445 Green Bay and 0436 Ecru
Needles: US 2½ (3.00mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 51 rows = 4” in pattern stitch
Rowan Greenbay Knitted Top
What is Being Made
The Rowan Greenbay is an intermediate-level knitted top designed by Lisa Richardson. This garment is a fitted pullover 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 actual finished bust measurements from 95.5 cm (37½ in) to 135.5 cm (53¼ in). The design features a sophisticated lace and cable pattern throughout, making it suitable for those with some knitting experience.
Techniques Used
The Greenbay employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create its distinctive aesthetic. Cable work is a central feature, with the C4B (cable 4 back) abbreviation indicating cables that are slipped onto a cable needle and crossed to create textured vertical lines. Lace techniques are used extensively, incorporating yarn forward (yfwd) and knit two together (K2tog) decreases to form eyelet patterns throughout the garment. The pattern includes shaping at the armholes, requiring decreases worked over multiple rows and alternate rows, as well as back neck shaping for a fitted neckline. The construction follows a traditional method with a back piece that requires careful pattern maintenance while shaping.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches in this pattern include:
- Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches as the foundation
- Yarn forward (yfwd) to create lace eyelets
- Knit two together (K2tog) for decreasing and lace shaping
- Cable 4 back (C4B) for the textured cable elements
- Slip stitches onto a cable needle for cable construction
The stitch pattern repeats over 32 rows, with rows 17–24 repeating the pattern from rows 1–4 twice. The lace and cable motifs are interspersed throughout, creating a balanced, all-over patterned effect on the finished garment.
Materials
The Rowan Greenbay is knitted using Rowan Summerlite 4 ply yarn, a lightweight four-ply weight suitable for creating delicate, breathable garments. The yardage required varies by size, ranging from 4 to 6 balls of 50 gm each (the sample shown is photographed in Green Bay 445 and Ecru 436 colorways). Knitting is worked on 3 mm (US 2/3) needles, which are appropriately sized for the yarn weight. A cable needle is also required for executing the cable stitches. The recommended tension is 24 stitches and 51 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over the pattern, ensuring the lace and cable details work at the intended scale.
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