Rowan Pine Forest Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Martin Storey |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 86 to 157 cm (32 to 62") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) and 3.75mm (US 5) Single Point Needles |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Clay (177)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $12.38
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Maritime (167)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $12.38
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Scarlet (222)
In stock
× $12.38
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
French Mustard (216)
In stock
× $12.38
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Seafarer (170)
In stock
× $12.38
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK
Phantom (153)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× $12.38
3 Accessories
Product Description
Rowan Pine Forest Cardigan by Martin Storey
What is Being Made
The Rowan Pine Forest is an advanced-level knitted cardigan designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). This garment features a sophisticated fairisle patterned design worked throughout the body, creating a multi-colored forest-inspired aesthetic suitable for experienced knitters seeking a complex, rewarding project.
Techniques Used
This cardigan employs the fairisle technique, a traditional method of working multiple colors within a single row to create intricate patterned designs. The fairisle pattern is repeated across a 168-row pattern repeat and is worked entirely in stockinette stitch, beginning with a knit row. The construction includes standard shaping techniques: armhole shaping achieved through cast-off stitches followed by graduated decreases, shoulder shaping using stepped cast-offs, and back neck shaping to create proper neckline depth and fit.
Stitches Used
- Ribbing – Used for the lower edge and cuff details to create elasticity and structure
- Stockinette stitch (st st) – The primary stitch throughout the entire garment, providing a smooth, flat fabric ideal for displaying fairisle colorwork
- Decreases – Single stitch decreases worked at each end of alternating rows during armhole shaping to create proper sleeve cap depth
- Cast-offs – Used for armhole, shoulder, and neckline shaping to establish garment structure
Materials
This pattern calls for Rowan Felted Tweed yarn in 50-gram balls. The multi-coloured version requires six distinct shades: Clay (177), Maritime (167), Scarlet (222), French Mustard (216), Seafarer (170), and Phantom (153). A two-coloured version option is also available using Clay and Maritime. The pattern is worked on 3¾mm (US 5) needles, with ribbed sections worked on smaller needles to create proper tension and elasticity. The Felted Tweed yarn provides a traditional, durable fabric with excellent stitch definition for displaying the intricate fairisle colorwork.
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