Rowan 11 Tunic Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan 11 Tunic - Knitted Sweater Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Rowan 11 Tunic is a knitted round neck or V-neck sweater designed as a classic tunic-style garment. This pattern offers versatility with multiple neckline options, allowing crafters to choose between a round neck version or a V-neck variation. The tunic is available in five sizes ranging from Small to XXL, with bust measurements from 81-86 cm up to 122-127 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of body types.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs bottom-up construction, meaning the tunic is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and is ideal for knitters seeking a structured, finished garment with clean seams.

The pattern includes several shaping techniques essential to garment construction:

• Armhole shaping - Created by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows followed by gradual decreases along the edges
• Shoulder shaping - Achieved through stepped cast-offs to create a proper shoulder line
• Neckline shaping - Different approaches for round neck and V-neck options, with decreases worked at the neck edges to create the desired neckline depth and fit
• Back neck finishing - Stitches are held on a holder for later neckband application

Stitches Used

The Rowan 11 Tunic is constructed using fundamental knitting stitches suitable for Skill Level 1 crafters. The pattern primarily employs knit stitch and purl stitch in a stockinette stitch fabric, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. Shaping is accomplished through knit decreases (worked at armhole and neckline edges) and cast-off techniques for structured shoulder and armhole edges. The neckband finishing involves picking up stitches around the neck opening for a professional, fitted neckline.

Materials - Yarn and Needles

The Rowan 11 Tunic pattern is designed to be worked with Rowan yarns, offering flexibility in yarn choice depending on the desired finished look:

• Alpaca Soft DK - Used for the round neck sweater version photographed in Rainy Day 210; requires 10-13 balls of 50gm (depending on size)
• Alpaca Classic - Used for the round neck sweater version photographed in Soft Satin 116; requires 10-13 balls of 25gm (depending on size)
• Alpaca Classic - Used for the V-neck sweater version photographed in Snowflake White 115; requires 10-13 balls of 25gm (depending on size)

The pattern requires two pairs of needles in different sizes to create proper fabric tension and structure:

• 3¼mm needles (US 3) - Used for ribbed edgings and initial cast-on
• 3¾mm needles (US 5) - Used for the main body of the tunic

The use of DK weight yarn (double knitting) with these needle sizes creates a lightweight, drape-friendly fabric ideal for a tunic silhouette. The alpaca fiber content provides softness, warmth, and a luxurious feel while remaining breathable and comfortable for extended wear.