Rowan Skegness Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Skegness Striped Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Rowan Skegness is a classic striped sweater designed by Marie Wallin. This garment is a pullover-style jumper available in six sizes ranging from small to 2XL, with finished chest measurements from 102 cm to 127 cm (40 to 50 inches). The sweater features a coordinated two-color striping pattern that runs throughout the entire garment, creating a distinctive horizontal striped design.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning the body is worked from the hem upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. The striped pattern is integral to the design, with a carefully planned stripe sequence that repeats throughout the piece to create visual interest and balance across all sections.

Stitches and Construction Details

The primary stitch used throughout the Skegness is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. The body begins with stripe row 1 and a knit row, then continues in stockinette stitch while maintaining the body stripe sequence throughout. The garment features shaped armholes created by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows, followed by decreases worked at each end on alternating rows to create a fitted sleeve cap. Back and front neck shaping is achieved through strategic casting off of stitches, and shoulder shaping is completed with additional cast-offs to create proper slope and fit.

Stripe Sequence Pattern

The stripe pattern follows a specific repeating sequence: rows 1 to 14 use yarn A, rows 15 to 24 use yarn B, rows 25 to 34 use yarn A, then rows 35 to 74 repeat rows 15 to 34 twice. This is followed by rows 75 to 82 in yarn B, rows 83 to 90 in yarn A, and rows 91 to 122 repeat rows 75 to 90 twice. The sequence concludes with rows 123 to 128 in yarn B, rows 129 to 134 in yarn A, and rows 135 to 158 repeat rows 123 to 134 twice. This complex striping creates a sophisticated visual effect throughout the finished sweater.

Yarn and Materials

The Skegness is designed to be knitted using Rowan Cotton Glace, a smooth, lightweight cotton yarn. The pattern calls for two colors: Twilight (829) for yarn A and Sky (749) for yarn B. Yardage requirements vary by size, with yarn A requiring between 9 to 12 balls of 50-gram weight depending on size, and yarn B requiring between 7 to 10 balls of 50-gram weight. The pattern specifies two pairs of needles: 3¼mm (US 3) needles and 3¾mm (US 5) needles. Tension is measured at 23 stitches and 32 rows to 10 centimeters over stockinette stitch using the larger 3¾mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished garment measurements.