Rowan Kanagawa Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Kanagawa Sweater by Galina Carroll

What Is Being Made

Rowan Kanagawa is an advanced-level knitted sweater designed by Galina Carroll. This pullover jumper is available in ten sizes, ranging from bust 81 cm to 127 cm (size 8 through size 26), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The sweater features a classic construction with a shaped back, armholes, and neck shaping, creating a fitted silhouette.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques appropriate for experienced crafters. The construction includes strategic increases and decreases to shape the garment, with increases worked at regular intervals along the sides of the back piece. Armhole shaping is achieved through a combination of cast-off stitches at the beginning of rows and graduated decreases worked on consecutive rows and alternate rows. Neck shaping involves dividing the work and shaping each shoulder separately, with decreases worked at the neck edge while simultaneously casting off stitches to form the shoulder line. The pattern requires careful attention to stitch counts and row measurements to ensure proper fit across the ten size variations.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout Rowan Kanagawa is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance. This fundamental stitch is worked consistently across the back piece and other sections, providing a clean canvas for the yarn's color and texture.

Materials

Rowan Kanagawa is knitted using Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a luxurious yarn available in five coordinating colors. The yarn requirements are modest, with each color requiring one 25-gram ball, except for color A (Pearl 590), which requires four balls. The five colors featured in this design are:

• A: Pearl 590 – 4 × 25gm
• B: Steel 664 – 1 × 25gm
• C: Anthracite 639 – 1 × 25gm
• D: Grace 580 – 1 × 25gm
• E: Wicked 599 – 1 × 25gm

The pattern calls for two needle sizes: 2¾mm (US 2) needles and 3¼mm (US 3) needles, allowing for ribbing or other stitch variations on the smaller needles and main fabric on the larger needles.

Tension and Fit

The specified tension for this pattern is 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10 centimeters, measured over stockinette stitch using 3¼mm (US 3) needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper fit across all size options. The back piece measures approximately 36 to 41 centimeters in length depending on size, with armholes measuring approximately 17 to 21 centimeters.