Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Rowen Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern
Specifications
| Brand: | Stacy Charles Fine Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Teresa Chorzepa |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamed, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Rowen Tee is a lovely women’s pullover knit in Gina. The sweater features a crew neckline, set-in short sleeves with a fun mesh pattern around the top part of the body and sleeves. Rowen is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The neckband stitches are picked up along the neck edge and worked in the round. Gina from Stacy Charles Fine Yarns is a chainette cotton-blend yarn with bursts of shiny Lurex throughout. The yarn adds texture and shine to any project. The mesh pattern is in written form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 35 (39, 42½, 47, 51)”
Length – 21 (21¾, 22½, 23¼, 24)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls Stacey Charles Fine Yarns Gina (92% Cotton/ 8% Soft Lurex; 50g/136yds) shown in 1611 Sky
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) single points and 16” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
This pattern was updated 04/27/2023. If you have purchased the PDF, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Rowen Tee
Project Overview
The Rowen Tee is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment is a classic short-sleeved pullover available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 35 inches (89cm) to 51 inches (129.5cm) and lengths from 21 inches (53.5cm) to 24 inches (61cm).
Construction Techniques
The Rowen Tee employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The pattern utilizes seamed construction, with separate front and back pieces that are joined together. The body is worked flat on straight needles, while the neckband is worked in the round using a circular needle, creating a finished, professional appearance at the neckline.
Stitch Techniques and Pattern Details
The Rowen Tee features two primary stitch patterns that create visual interest and texture:
- Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The foundational stitch used throughout much of the garment, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric surface.
- Mesh Pattern – A lace stitch worked over a multiple of 12 stitches plus 8 additional stitches. This pattern incorporates yarn overs and decreases (k2tog and ssk) to create an open, airy mesh texture. The double yarn overs in the pattern add decorative eyelet details, with the pattern instructions specifying how to work these increases and decreases to maintain stitch count and create the intended openwork effect.
The pattern employs standard knitting abbreviations and techniques including K2tog (knit 2 together) for right-leaning decreases, ssk (slip, slip, knit) for left-leaning decreases, M1L (make 1 left) for increases, and yarn overs (yo) for creating the lace elements. Stitch markers are used to help track pattern repeats and construction sections.
Materials and Gauge
The Rowen Tee is knitted using Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GINA, a luxury blend yarn composed of 92% cotton and 8% soft lurex. The lurex content adds subtle shimmer and elegance to the finished garment. The yarn is available in color #1611 sky. Pattern requirements call for 6 to 10 balls of yarn depending on size, with each ball weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and containing 136 yards (124 meters) of yardage.
The pattern is worked on size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles for the main body pieces. A size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40cm) is used for the neckband worked in the round. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements and garment fit.
Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming the garment pieces together.
Yarn Characteristics
The GINA yarn used in this pattern is a premium cotton-blend yarn that offers breathability and drape suitable for a summer or transitional-season tee. The cotton content provides structure and comfort, while the soft lurex adds a refined shimmer without excessive shine, making the Rowen Tee an elegant, wearable garment for various occasions.
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