Rowan Palmyra Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Palmyra Sweater by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

Rowan Palmyra is a knitted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson, available in five size options to fit bust measurements from 81–127 cm (32–50 inches). The finished garment features an actual bust measurement range of 111–149.5 cm (43¾–58¾ inches), making it a relaxed, comfortable fit. This is a classic pullover-style sweater with raglan armhole shaping and side seam openings marked during construction.

Techniques Used

Palmyra is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the sweater is worked from the lower edges upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the finished sweater. The pattern incorporates raglan armhole shaping, a classic tailoring technique that creates diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline, allowing for a comfortable fit across the shoulders and upper arms. The design includes strategic increases along the front piece to create shaping, with increases worked every sixth row over a series of 14 rows, and markers are placed to denote the top of side seam openings for reference during construction.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater is worked primarily in a stitch pattern that is maintained throughout the back, front, and raglan shaping sections. The pattern instructions reference "patt row 3" as the starting point for the front piece, indicating a multi-row repeat pattern. Decreases for raglan shaping are worked at each end of rows using single-stitch decreases, and stitches are cast off at the beginning of rows to create the armhole depth. The pattern is kept "correct" throughout shaping, meaning the stitch repeat is preserved even as stitches are increased and decreased.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Palmyra is designed to be knitted using Rowan Island Blend Fine yarn. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 14 to 20 balls of 50-gram weight, depending on the chosen size. The photographed sample is worked in the colorway Parakeet 104. Construction requires one pair of 3¼mm (US 3) needles. The pattern specifies a tension of 29 stitches and 56 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over the stitch pattern using the recommended needle size, making accurate gauge checking essential before beginning the project. The design also calls for one button (BN1368 from Bedecked) as a finishing detail.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern published by MEZ Crafts UK Ltd. under the Rowan brand, with pattern code ZB265-00018-UK. The pattern is suitable for knitters with intermediate skill level and includes detailed shaping instructions for multiple sizes worked within a single pattern document. Additional yarn information and pattern support is available on knitrowan.com.