Fancy Jumper in Rowan Kidsilk Haze - ZM72-00036-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Fancy Jumper in Rowan Kidsilk Haze by Erika Knight – Pattern Summary

This pattern, reference ZM72-00036-DEP, is a downloadable PDF by renowned British designer Erika Knight, published under the Rowan brand. It provides instructions for knitting a fancy jumper (sweater) — a sophisticated, textured pullover worked in the iconic Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn. The design is rated advanced in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for experienced knitters who are comfortable with complex stitch manipulation and garment shaping.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a classic pullover jumper featuring a structured body, set-in sleeves, a shaped neckline, and shoulder shaping. It is photographed in Grace 580, one of Rowan Kidsilk Haze's signature colourways, giving the finished piece a soft, luminous, halo-effect appearance. The jumper is available in five sizes to suit a range of bust measurements:

• S – 81–86 cm
• M – 91–97 cm
• L – 102–107 cm
• XL – 112–117 cm
• XXL – 122–127 cm

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a lace-weight yarn celebrated for its delicate blend of kid mohair and silk. This yarn produces a distinctive soft halo and a beautiful drape, ideal for textured stitch patterns. The quantity required is 4 (4:5:5:5) x 25 g balls, depending on the size being knitted. The yarn is worked on a single pair of 4.5 mm (UK 7 / US 7) needles.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this advanced pattern. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 22 rows to 10 x 10 cm, measured over the pattern stitch using 4.5 mm needles. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning, as Kidsilk Haze can behave differently depending on individual knitting style.

Techniques Used

This is an advanced-level knitting pattern that draws on a range of construction and shaping techniques:

• Armhole shaping – decreases worked at both ends over multiple rows to create the set-in sleeve head
• Front neck shaping – a divided front with stitches placed on a holder, then each side worked separately with graduated decreases along both the neck and armhole edges simultaneously
• Shoulder shaping (cast-off shaping) – stitches bound off in stages at the beginning of rows to create a neat, angled shoulder seam
• Sleeve construction – sleeves are worked flat and shaped to match the set-in armhole of the body
• Working with a stitch holder – stitches are placed on a spare needle or holder while one side of the front neck is completed, then rejoined with new yarn for the second side
• Yarn-over wrapping – a key element of the signature stitch pattern (see Knot 5 below)

Stitches Used

The jumper features a distinctive textured pattern stitch that gives the design its "fancy" character. The pattern includes a special abbreviation central to the design:

• Knot 5 – A highly decorative cluster stitch. The next 5 stitches are slipped to the right needle, allowing all yarn-overs to drop, then the same 5 elongated stitches are returned to the left needle. All 5 stitches are then worked together as follows: 1 stitch knitted through the back loop (twisted knit), 1 purl through the back loop, 1 twisted knit, 1 twisted purl, 1 twisted knit — with the yarn wrapped twice around the needle after each stitch.