Rowan Huxley Slipover Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Martin Storey |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Notes: | 3¼mm (no 10) (US 3) circular needle, 60-80 cm long |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Slipover: To Fit Chest: 81cm to 137cm (32" to 54") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles, 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | RM007-00020-ENPFRP |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK |
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Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Yarn - Wool DK
Charcoal (211)
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Product Description
Huxley from Mode at Rowan –
Collection 7 is a stunning men’s vest knit in Alpaca Soft DK, a
luxurious blend of wool and alpaca with tight plies that provide excellent
stitch definition. The vest features an all-over argyle-inspired texture, a deep
v-neckline, and dropped shoulders for a relaxed daytime look. Huxley is knit flat
in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The neckband stitches are picked
up and worked in the round. The textured pattern is in chart form only.
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
Sizes: 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 39¾ (43¼, 47¾, 51¼, 55½, 59)”
Length – 23¼ (24, 24¾, 25½, 26½, 27¼)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (70%
Virgin Wool/30% Alpaca; 50g/137yds) shown in 211 Charcoal
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) single points and 24–32” circular
US 6 (4.00mm) single points to get gauge
Gauge:
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in
stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm)
23 sts and 31 rows = 4” in the textured
pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
Rowan Huxley Slipovers and Vests by Martin Storey
What Is Being Made
The Rowan Huxley pattern provides instructions for knitting slipovers and vests in multiple sizes ranging from 81-86 cm to 132-137 cm chest measurement (32-34 inches to 52-54 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic pullover silhouette with fitted armholes and a shaped neckline, suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone garment.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs several essential knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. Ribbed edging forms the foundation and neckline details, created through alternating knit and purl stitches. Patterned knitting using a 28-stitch repeat motif that repeats across rows and a 58-row patterned repeat throughout the body creates visual interest and texture. Armhole shaping is achieved through strategic cast-offs and decreases to create fitted sleeveless openings. Neck shaping involves dividing stitches and working each side separately with graduated decreases to form a flattering neckline. The pattern requires careful attention to tension and stitch alignment, particularly when working the patterned sections.
Stitches Used
- Ribbing: K2, P2 (knit 2, purl 2) ribbing creates elastic edges and neckline finishes
- Stockinette stitch: Smooth knit-side-facing fabric used as the base tension measurement
- Patterned stitch: A 28-stitch repeat pattern worked over 58 rows, repeated 4 to 6 times depending on size
- Decreases: Single stitch decreases at armholes and neck edges to shape the garment
- Cast-offs: Multiple stitches cast off at armhole openings for structured shaping
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn: Alpaca Soft DK by Rowan in 50-gram balls. The pattern is photographed in Charcoal 211, though other colorways are available. Quantities vary by size but are specified in the full pattern instructions.
Needles: The pattern requires two pairs of needles in different sizes. 3¼mm (US 3) needles are used for the ribbed sections at cuffs and necklines, creating a tighter gauge. 4mm (US 6) needles are used for the main body and patterned sections. A 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle measuring 60-80 cm long is also needed, likely for neckline finishing or working in the round.
Gauge and Tension
Achieving correct tension is critical for this pattern. 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 centimeters should be measured over stockinette stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. 23 stitches and 31 rows over 10 centimeters should be measured over the patterned stitch, also using 4mm (US 6) needles. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the finished garment will fit correctly across all size options.
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