Sheringham Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sheringham Knit Sweater by Quail Studio for Mode at Rowan

What is Being Made

Sheringham is a knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio and published by Mode at Rowan. This pullover jumper is available in nine size options, ranging from chest measurements of 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with corresponding finished chest measurements from 104.5 cm to 184.5 cm. The sweater features textured bobble detailing and is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, making it suitable for advanced beginner knitters seeking a garment with moderate complexity.

Techniques Used

The Sheringham sweater employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished design. Bobble stitch is the primary decorative element, with bobbles worked at regular intervals (3 stitches apart) across specified rows of the garment. The bobble construction method involves knitting into the front, back, front, back, and front of a single stitch to create five stitches, then passing the second, third, fourth, and fifth stitches over the first stitch to complete the bobble. The pattern specifies working bobbles for 18 to 24 rows depending on size, followed by 3 rows of stockinette stitch after the final bobble row. Ribbed edging is used at the lower edge, worked in a 1x1 rib pattern (knit one, purl one alternating) over 4 centimeters. The garment is constructed using flat knitting on straight needles, with pieces worked separately and assembled. Shoulder shaping and neck shaping are incorporated through strategic decreases, with the pattern instructing knitters to work each side of the neck separately after dividing stitches.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the main body of the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Ribbed stitch (K1, P1): Used for the welted cuff at the lower edge, providing elasticity and structure
• Bobble stitch (MB): A textured embellishment created by increasing into a single stitch and then decreasing back to one stitch, creating a three-dimensional knob effect
• Purl two together (P2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping the neckline and shoulders

Materials and Specifications

The Sheringham sweater is knitted using Chunky Wool yarn by Rowan, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 100-gram balls. The yardage required varies by size, ranging from 12 balls for the smallest size to 22 balls for the largest size. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Ghost 014. Two needle sizes are required: 6mm (US size 10) needles for the ribbed cuff and 7mm (US size 10½) needles for the main body worked in stockinette stitch. The recommended tension is 14 stitches and 16 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over stockinette stitch using the 7mm needles. Additional notions required include stitch holders for managing live stitches during construction and stitch markers to track pattern placement and shaping points.

Pattern Overview

The Sheringham is constructed in pieces using the flat knitting method. The back piece begins with casting on between 72 and 128 stitches depending on size, followed by 4 centimeters of 1x1 ribbing worked on the smaller needles. After changing to the larger needles, knitters work 14 rows of stockinette stitch before introducing the bobble pattern. Bobbles are spaced 3 stitches apart and the bobble section continues for 18 to 24 rows total, concluding with 3 rows of stockinette stitch. The garment continues in stockinette stitch to the armhole depth, at which point shoulder and neckline shaping begins. The pattern includes detailed instructions for working each shoulder separately and shaping the back neck opening. This advanced beginner project combines fundamental knitting skills with the added challenge of executing bobble stitches and managing multiple shaping decreases simultaneously.