Rowan Beatriz Jumper Crochet Pattern

Rowan Beatriz Crochet Sweater by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

The Rowan Beatriz is an intermediate-level crochet sweater designed by Lisa Richardson. This garment is available in nine size options to fit bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches), with corresponding finished bust measurements from 82.5 cm to 164.5 cm. The sweater features a structured, fitted silhouette with set-in sleeves and is suitable for intermediate crocheters seeking a refined, wearable project.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Beatriz sweater employs a repeating lace pattern as its primary design element. The pattern is constructed using a combination of chain spaces and stacked treble clusters that create an open, textured fabric. The garment is worked in separate pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then assembled. The pattern instructions include detailed shaping for armholes and sleeve cap increases, demonstrating intermediate-level shaping techniques. The sweater is worked from the bottom up, with pattern repeats that decrease as the garment progresses toward the shoulders and armholes.

Stitches Used

The Beatriz pattern relies on several fundamental crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation chains and to create the open spaces within the lace pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – forms the structural base and anchor points for the pattern repeats
• Treble (tr) – worked in groups of three to create the raised, textured clusters that define the lace motif
• Slip stitch (ss) – used to join rounds and transition between pattern sections
• Double treble (dtr) – referenced in the abbreviation list for potential use in pattern variations

Materials and Tools

The Rowan Beatriz is designed to be worked with Rowan Summerlite 4 ply yarn, a lightweight fingering-weight yarn available in 50-gram balls. The photographed sample is shown in the shade Washed Linen 418. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 5 balls for the smallest size to 12 balls for the largest size. The pattern requires a 3.00mm (US C2/D3) crochet hook throughout the project.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies that 3 pattern repeats should measure 9.5 cm and 12 rows should measure 10 cm when worked over the lace pattern using the recommended 3.00mm hook. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the finished garment will match the intended bust measurements.

Pattern Characteristics

The stitch pattern alternates between two primary rows. Row 2 establishes double crochet stitches with chain-space separations, while Row 3 introduces the treble clusters into those spaces, creating the lace effect. This two-row repeat is worked multiple times across the body and sleeves, with the number of pattern repeats decreasing as shaping progresses. The pattern includes specific instructions for armhole depth, which varies by size from approximately 18.5 cm to 28.5 cm, and sleeve cap shaping to ensure proper fit at the shoulder.