Rowan Tipene Jumper Crochet Pattern

Rowan Tipene Crochet Sweater by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

The Rowan Tipene is a crocheted sweater designed by Lisa Richardson, available in five sizes to fit bust measurements of 81-86 cm (32-34 in), 91-97 cm (36-38 in), 102-107 cm (40-42 in), 112-117 cm (44-46 in), and 122-127 cm (48-50 in). This garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach with lace detailing worked flat, creating an elegant and breathable summer sweater suitable for warm weather wear.

Techniques Used

The Tipene sweater employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its finished design:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easy length adjustments and straightforward sizing modifications as needed.
• Flat working method: All pieces are worked flat rather than in the round, making this pattern accessible for crocheters who prefer traditional flat construction techniques.
• Lace patterning: The design incorporates lace elements throughout, created using chain spaces and strategic stitch placement to form openwork sections that provide breathability and visual interest.
• Shoulder shaping: The pattern includes detailed shoulder section construction with two distinct shoulder pieces that are joined together, demonstrating intermediate-level shaping techniques.
• Neck finishing: The neckline is completed by working across foundation chains and previously established stitches, creating a cohesive neck edge.

Stitches Used

The Tipene pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined in strategic ways to create the lace effect:

• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, forming the main fabric structure and appearing in most rows.
• Double treble (dtr): Employed for stitch placement and shaping, particularly in the shoulder sections where height variation is needed.
• Chain stitches (ch): Used extensively to create the openwork lace spaces that characterize the design, with chain spaces forming the distinctive pattern repeats.
• Slip stitch (ss): Applied to join sections together seamlessly, particularly when connecting the two shoulder sections.
• Cluster stitches: Multiple double crochets worked into single chain spaces (notably "5 dc into next ch sp") create textured elements and dimensional details within the lace pattern.

Materials and Tools

The Rowan Tipene requires specific materials to achieve the intended drape and appearance:

• Yarn: Rowan Summerlite 4ply yarn is specified for this pattern, with yardage requirements of 5, 6, 6, 7, or 7 x 50 gram balls depending on the chosen size. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Washed Linen 418, which provides a natural, neutral aesthetic suitable for warm weather garments.
• Crochet hook: A 3.00mm (US C2/D3) crochet hook is required for both working the pattern and achieving the specified tension.
• Tension: The pattern specifies 4 pattern repeats to 9 centimeters and 16 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over the pattern using the 3.00mm crochet hook. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper garment fit across all five sizes.

Pattern Details

The Tipene demonstrates intermediate crochet skills with its multi-part construction. The pattern involves working foundation chains for the back neck edge, creating two separate shoulder sections that are subsequently joined together, and then working across all stitches to establish the main body. The lace pattern repeats are clearly marked with asterisks and repeat notation, making it straightforward to follow the stitch sequences across multiple rows. The pattern reference number is ZB231-00009 v.1, and additional yarn information can be found on knitrowan.com.