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Bargello In Rowan Kaffe Fassett Felted Tweed - Downloadable PDF
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Rowan Colours by Kaffe Fassett Felted Tweed
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Regal (K0015)
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Product Description
Bargello In Rowan Kaffe Fassett Felted Tweed Knitted Sweater
What Is Being Made
This is a knitted sweater designed in the Bargello colorwork pattern, created by renowned textile designer Kaffe Fassett. The garment is available in nine sizes to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), with corresponding actual chest measurements of the finished sweater from 114.5 cm to 196 cm. This is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for knitters with some experience in garment construction and colorwork techniques.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Bargello sweater employs colorwork knitting as its primary design technique, utilizing the distinctive Bargello pattern which creates a dynamic, geometric visual effect through strategic color placement. The pattern requires shaping techniques including cast-on increases at the beginning of rows to expand the garment width, and strategic decreases at the neck edge to create proper neckline shaping. The construction involves working in the round or flat depending on the garment section, with careful attention to maintaining pattern continuity throughout the shaping process. Stitch markers and holders are essential for managing multiple stitches and tracking pattern repeats across the width of the piece.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes stockinette stitch as the foundation fabric, which provides a smooth, flat surface ideal for displaying the Bargello colorwork design. Stitches are increased through cast-on methods at the beginning of rows to expand the back piece, and decreased through single decreases at the neck edge to shape the neckline properly. The pattern instructions specify precise stitch counts at each stage, with decreases worked over multiple rows and alternating rows to create a gradual, professional-looking neck shaping.
Materials
This pattern is designed for Rowan Felted Tweed yarn, a DK weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. The yarn specified includes Daffodil (K0012) as one of the colorway options. DK weight yarn is a medium-weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and definition, making it ideal for displaying the intricate Bargello pattern work. Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required, along with stitch holders for managing stitches during garment construction.
Pattern Structure
The sweater is constructed with a traditional back and front piece method. The back piece begins with casting on 71 to 80 stitches (depending on size) at the beginning of two rows, building up to a total of 238 to 300 stitches. The piece is then worked for 60 to 114 rows depending on size before shaping the back neck. Neck shaping is accomplished through a series of decreases: 1 stitch decreased at the neck edge for 4 consecutive rows, then on alternating rows, then on every 4th row, creating a smooth curved neckline. This structured approach ensures proper fit and professional finishing across all nine available sizes.
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed Colour by Kaffe Fassett |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 71cm to 157cm |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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