Rowan Vegard Jumper Knitting Pattern

Rowan Vegard Sweater by Arne & Carlos

What is Being Made

The Rowan Vegard is a knitted sweater designed by the renowned design duo Arne & Carlos. This garment is constructed as a pullover-style jumper available in six sizes ranging from 81–86 cm to 132–137 cm chest measurement (32–34 inches to 52–54 inches). The finished garment features an actual chest measurement range of 101 to 150 cm, providing comfortable ease across the size range.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Vegard sweater is worked using a bottom-up construction method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted starting from the lower edge and progressing upward. The pattern employs intarsia colorwork technique, which allows for detailed patterned designs using multiple yarn colors worked into the fabric. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the finished sweater. This traditional construction approach provides excellent stitch definition and allows for precise pattern placement throughout the design.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern is worked primarily in stockinette stitch as the base fabric, with intarsia colorwork creating the decorative pattern elements. The sweater features shaping techniques including strategic cast-offs for armhole and shoulder construction, decreases worked at garment edges to create fitted armholes and neck shaping, and increases as needed for proper garment fit. Stitches are held on holders during neck shaping to allow for proper finishing of the back neckline. The pattern maintains stitch counts precisely throughout, with tension measured at 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters over the patterned fabric.

Materials Required

The Vegard sweater is knitted using two complementary yarns from the Rowan collection:

• Rowan Felted Tweed in Carbon (shade 159): 8 to 12 balls of 50 grams each, depending on size selected
• Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Golden Poppy (shade 683): 2 to 3 balls of 25 grams each, depending on size selected

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) needles and 4 mm (US 6) needles. The larger needles are used for the main fabric to achieve the specified tension, while the smaller needles are typically used for ribbed edgings and cuffs to create a neat, fitted finish.

Pattern Details and Garment Structure

The sweater body is worked over approximately 112 to 146 rows depending on size, with the main patterned section extending through row 202 or 208 of the intarsia chart. Armholes measure approximately 18.5 to 26 centimeters in depth across the size range. The pattern includes detailed shaping for both armholes and shoulders, with graduated cast-offs creating proper sleeve cap ease. Back neck shaping is worked separately on each side, with decreases at the neck edge creating a properly proportioned neckline. The design demonstrates intermediate to advanced knitting skill, as it requires proficiency with intarsia colorwork, multiple decreases, and precise pattern following.