Sadie Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sadie Sweater in Rowan Merino Aria

What Is Being Made

The Sadie Sweater is a knitted pullover sweater designed as a beginner-level project. This garment features a classic crew neckline with a structured shoulder seam and is available in nine size options, ranging from chest circumferences of 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm. The sweater is photographed in the colorways Snow 47 and Biscuit 48, showcasing the versatility of the design across different color palettes.

Techniques Used

The Sadie Sweater employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The construction begins with ribbed edging at the lower body, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a 2×2 pattern. The front and back pieces are knitted separately from cast-on edges, with the front featuring a shaped neckline that requires decreasing stitches along the neck edge over multiple rows to create a comfortable and flattering fit. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows, executed in stages to create a sloped shoulder line. The sleeves are worked separately and require increases to expand the circumference gradually from cuff to armhole. All pieces are constructed using flat knitting in the round via two needles, with seaming required to join the finished components together.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (Knit Stitch): Abbreviated as "m end" in the pattern, this fundamental stitch creates a textured, reversible fabric and appears throughout the garment.
• Purl Stitch: Abbreviated as "m env," this stitch is used in combination with knit stitches to create visual and textural interest.
• Ribbed Stitch (2×2 Rib): A repeating pattern of 2 knit stitches followed by 2 purl stitches, used at the cuffs, hem, and neckline to create elasticity and a finished appearance. The pattern specifies 11 rows of ribbing at the lower edge, beginning with a knit row and ending with a knit row.
• Fancy Stitch (Point Fantaisie): The main body fabric is worked in a decorative stitch pattern, which creates the primary visual texture of the sweater.
• Decreases: Single stitch decreases are used along the neckline to shape the front opening, with decreases worked at regular intervals (every 4 rows initially, then every 2 rows) to create a smooth, curved neckline.
• Bind-offs: Multiple bind-off techniques are used to shape the shoulders, with varying numbers of stitches bound off in stages to create the sloped shoulder seam.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Sadie Sweater is designed to be worked in Rowan Merino Aria, a premium yarn from the Rowan brand. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 9 balls (for the smallest size) to 13 balls (for the largest size), with each ball weighing 50 grams. This yarn choice provides a soft, breathable fabric ideal for a versatile everyday sweater.

The pattern requires two pairs of needles: size 6 needles for the ribbed edging and size 7 needles for the main body and fancy stitch pattern. The needle size progression allows the ribbing to be worked at a tighter gauge, ensuring a snug, elastic cuff and hem, while the slightly larger needles used for the body create a more open, drapey fabric in the fancy stitch.

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches and 21 rows over 10 centimeters when working the fancy stitch pattern on size 7 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, particularly given the wide range of sizes offered. The sweater is graded across nine sizes with chest circumferences increasing in increments of approximately 10 centimeters, ensuring options for a broad range of body types.