Rowan Hebron Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Hebron Knitted Sweater by Amy Herzog

What is Being Made

Hebron is a knitted sweater designed by Amy Herzog for Rowan. This pullover sweater is available in five sizes ranging from Small (to fit bust 81-86 cm / 32-34 in) through to XXL (to fit bust 122-127 cm / 48-50 in). The garment features a classic fitted silhouette with waist shaping created through strategic increases and decreases, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types.

Construction Techniques

Hebron is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the sweater is knitted from the lower edge upward and individual pieces are sewn together upon completion. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction. This approach provides excellent control over shaping and creates clean seams when properly assembled.

The sweater incorporates waist shaping as a key design feature. The lower body begins with ribbed edging for approximately 3.5 cm, followed by strategic increases worked at marked positions to create a gentle flare. After the waist increases are complete, the sweater continues straight until the armhole shaping begins. The armhole shaping involves casting off stitches at the beginning of rows followed by gradual decreases worked at each end over multiple rows, creating a fitted sleeve cap. The shoulder and back neck are shaped through additional cast-offs, providing structure for a professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Ribbing (Rib): Used at the lower edge for the first 3.5 cm, this elastic stitch creates a fitted waistband that hugs the body
• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric with visible V-shaped columns
• Increases (M1): Make one increases are worked at marked positions to add fullness at the waist and create the sweater's shaping
• Decreases (K2tog and sl 1, K1, psso): Knit two together and slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over decreases are used symmetrically on either side of markers to create waist definition and armhole shaping
• Markers (PM): Placed strategically to denote shaping lines, helping maintain consistent decreases and increases at the correct positions
• Cast off: Used to finish edges and create armhole and shoulder shaping

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Hebron offers flexibility in yarn choice, with two distinct yarn options provided:

Option 1: Rowan Hemp Tweed – The primary yarn choice, requiring 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 x 50gm balls depending on size selected. The pattern is photographed in Duck Egg (color 139), a soft blue-green shade that showcases the texture and drape of this yarn beautifully. Hemp Tweed is a blend that combines natural fiber properties with durability.

Option 2: Rowan Kid Classic – An alternative yarn option requiring 6, 6, 7, 8, or 9 x 50gm balls depending on size. The pattern also shows this option photographed in Smoke (color 831), a neutral gray tone. Kid Classic offers a softer handle and different aesthetic while maintaining the sweater's intended fit and structure.

The pattern specifies 4½mm (US 7) needles for working the ribbed edging with Hemp Tweed, and 5mm (US 8) needles for the main body stockinette stitch, allowing for the characteristic slight fabric relaxation between ribbed and smooth sections. When using Kid Classic yarn, needle sizes are adjusted accordingly to achieve proper gauge.

Additional notions include 10 x 20mm buttons if the sweater is being made as a cardigan variation, though the base pattern describes a pullover construction.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The pattern provides comprehensive sizing information with finished bust measurements and corresponding stitch counts for each size. Armhole depth measures between 19-23 cm depending on size, and the total body length reaches approximately 37-41 cm before armhole shaping begins. The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions with specific stitch counts at each stage, ensuring accurate construction and proper fit across all