Rowan Fiery Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Rowan Fiery Cardigan by Georgia Farrell

What is Being Made

Rowan Fiery is a children's cardigan designed by Georgia Farrell, available in four sizes to fit ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 years. The garment features a fitted silhouette with actual chest measurements ranging from 61 cm to 81 cm (24 to 32 inches). This knitted cardigan is constructed with a button front closure, incorporating three decorative buttons, and is designed to be worked from the top down for a custom fit.

Techniques Used

The Rowan Fiery cardigan employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished design. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easy seaming during construction. The top-down construction method enables knitters to try on the piece as it progresses and adjust length as needed. Seaming is used to join pieces together, creating clean, professional edges. The pattern incorporates strategic increases using make-one stitches (M1) to shape the yoke and body, ensuring proper fit across the chest and shoulders. Buttonholes are worked into the front opening edge using yarn forward increases and knit-two-together decreases, creating functional closures spaced throughout the front band.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative elements. Stockinette stitch (st st) forms the primary fabric throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic appearance. Garter stitch (g st) is worked on the front opening edges—5 stitches at both sides—providing a neat, non-curling border that frames the cardigan opening. Make-one increases (M1) are used extensively for yoke shaping and body increases, allowing seamless expansion of stitch counts at specific intervals. Knit-two-together decreases (work 2 tog) are incorporated for buttonhole construction. The pattern includes make bobble (MB) stitches, which create textured decorative elements across the yoke section, adding visual interest and dimension to the design. The combination of these stitches creates a garment with both structural integrity and decorative appeal.

Materials and Tools

The Rowan Fiery cardigan is knitted using Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK yarn, a lightweight double-knitting weight yarn that provides softness and drape suitable for children's garments. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 4 to 6 balls of 50-gram skeins. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Iceberg 699, showcasing the yarn's light, versatile aesthetic. Knitting is worked on 4mm (US 6) needles, which are sized to achieve the specified tension. The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters measured over stockinette stitch using the recommended needle size, ensuring proper garment proportions and fit. Three BN1979 buttons from Bedecked are required to complete the cardigan's front closure.

Pattern Information

This is an official Rowan pattern (reference ZB266-00015-UK, version 1) designed by Georgia Farrell and published by MEZ Crafts UK Ltd. in 2020. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and includes detailed instructions for multiple sizes within a single pattern document. The skill level is indicated as appropriate for crafters with intermediate experience. Additional yarn information and resources are available on knitrowan.com for those seeking substitution options or further pattern support.