Willow & Lark Rosalind Sweater Knitting Pattern

Willow & Lark Rosalind Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Rosalind Sweater is a cable panel sweater from the Strath Collection by Willow & Lark. This is a classic pullover garment featuring prominent cable panels as the primary design element. The sweater is available in eight sizes, ranging from 30–32 inches to 54–56 inches chest width, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished length to back neck ranges from 22½ inches in the smallest size to 27¼ inches in the largest, with sleeve lengths varying from 17¾ to 19 inches depending on size.

Techniques Used

The Rosalind Sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for easier cable panel integration and shaping. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete garment. This construction method is traditional for sweaters with complex stitch patterns and provides excellent control over cable placement and alignment.

Stitches and Cable Work

Cable stitches form the decorative foundation of this design. The pattern uses several cable techniques:

• C3B (Cable 3 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 1, then knit 2 from cable needle
• C3F (Cable 3 Front): Slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit 2, then knit 1 from cable needle
• C6B (Cable 6 Back): Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• C6F (Cable 6 Front): Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle

The background fabric is worked in stocking stitch, which provides a smooth, classic base that allows the cable panels to stand out prominently. The combination of cables and stocking stitch creates visual depth and texture throughout the sweater.

Materials and Tools

The Rosalind Sweater is knitted using Willow & Lark Strath yarn in Rock 04, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 100-gram (3½-ounce) balls. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 6 balls for the smallest size to 11 balls for the largest size.

Essential tools include:

• Pair of 5mm (US 8) knitting needles
• Pair of 6mm (US 10) knitting needles
• 5mm (US 8) circular needle, 60cm (24 inches) long
• Cable needle for executing cable stitches
• Stitch holders for managing stitches during construction

The pattern specifies a tension of 15 stitches and 20 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper garment fit and finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

The Rosalind Sweater is rated as an intermediate project. This classification reflects the cable work involved, which requires familiarity with cable stitches and the use of a cable needle. The bottom-up, flat construction method is accessible to intermediate knitters, and the seaming process is straightforward. Knitters should have solid foundational skills in cast-on, bind-off, and basic shaping before attempting this design.