Sesia Rosie Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sesia Rosie Pullover

What is Being Made

The Sesia Rosie Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This pullover is a versatile, fitted garment available in five sizes ranging from Small to XXL, with finished bust measurements from 37½ inches (95.5 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm). The sweater is designed to be worn with 3½–5½ inches of positive ease for a comfortable, modern fit. The length ranges from 20¼ inches (51.5 cm) in the smallest size to 25¼ inches (64 cm) in the largest size, making it suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used

The Rosie Pullover employs a sophisticated combination of knitting techniques that make it an excellent project for intermediate-level knitters. The sweater is constructed using a bottom-up construction method, meaning the body is begun at the lower edge and worked upward toward the neckline. The body is initially worked in the round using circular needles, which creates a seamless fabric and allows for continuous knitting without turning the work. A distinctive feature of this design is the use of the Entrelac technique for the body, which creates an interlocking, woven appearance in the knitted fabric. Once the armholes are reached, the back and front are worked separately and flat to shape the neckline and shoulders. The sleeves are made separately and seamed to the body, allowing for precise fit and professional finishing.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with the more advanced Entrelac technique. Stockinette stitch serves as the primary stitch pattern and is worked both in the round and flat depending on the section being knitted. The pattern begins with a K1, P1 ribbing at the lower edge, which provides elasticity and helps the sweater maintain its shape at the hem. The Entrelac technique, used for the body, is constructed using Base Triangles that are worked over groups of 31 to 47 stitches depending on the size being knitted. Standard decreasing techniques including k2tog (knit two together) and p2tog (purl two together) are employed throughout, along with M1 (Make 1) increases worked by lifting the strand between needles to create new stitches without visible holes.

Materials

The Sesia Rosie Pullover is knitted using Sesia BATIK yarn, a high-quality blend composed of 98% organic cotton and 2% iridescent polyester. The yarn comes in 1.75-ounce (50-gram) balls with a yardage of 93 yards (85 meters) per ball. The specified color is #0554 Celestial Sky, a beautiful shade that complements the Entrelac texture. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 9 balls for the smallest size to 16 balls for the XXL size. The pattern calls for US size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles—specifically a 32-inch (80 cm) needle for working the body in the round and a 16-inch (40 cm) needle for the neckband. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and section divisions, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming the sleeves.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on US size 8 (5.0 mm) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished sweater meets the intended measurements. The five available sizes offer the following finished bust measurements: Small 37½ inches (95.5 cm), Medium 42 inches (106.5 cm), Large 46½ inches (118 cm), XL 49½ inches (125.5 cm), and XXL 54 inches (137 cm). The corresponding lengths are Small 20¼ inches (51.5 cm), Medium 21½ inches (54.5 cm), Large 22¾ inches (58 cm), XL 24 inches (61 cm), and XXL 25¼ inches (64 cm).