Cloud Jumper in Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Summerlite 4 ply - RM006-00001-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Cloud Jumper by Quail Studio – Knitting Pattern in Rowan Kidsilk Haze and Summerlite 4 Ply

The Cloud Jumper is a delicate, lightweight knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio for Rowan. This pattern, available as a downloadable PDF, produces a beautifully airy raglan-style jumper worked in a combination of two complementary Rowan yarns. The result is a softly textured, cloud-like fabric that lives up to its evocative name. Rated as a beginner difficulty project, the Cloud Jumper is an accessible make for those who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques and ready to explore simple shaping.

Design Overview

The Cloud Jumper is a classic pullover silhouette featuring raglan shaping at the shoulders and a neat front neckline. The construction follows a straightforward approach: the back and front are worked separately in flat pieces, with the front mirroring the back up to a marked point before the neckline shaping diverges. Stitches are placed on a holding needle while each side of the neckline is finished independently, giving the garment a clean, professional finish.

The pattern is sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, making it a versatile wardrobe addition for many knitters:

• To fit bust (cm): 71–76, 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–157
• Actual knitted bust (cm): 96, 107, 116, 127, 136, 147, 156, 167, 176

This generous size range ensures that the Cloud Jumper can be enjoyed by a broad spectrum of knitters, from petite to plus sizes.

Techniques and Construction

The Cloud Jumper is constructed using flat knitting, meaning the front and back pieces are worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The key structural feature is the raglan armhole shaping, which involves decreasing stitches at both ends of right-side rows at regular intervals. This classic technique creates the characteristic diagonal seam lines that run from the underarm to the neckline, giving the jumper its relaxed, modern fit.

Shaping details include:

• Raglan decreases worked at both ends of rows, beginning with a set number of decrease rows worked consecutively, then continuing every right-side (alternate) row
• Front neckline shaping worked simultaneously with the raglan shaping, requiring the knitter to divide the work and complete each side separately
• Stitches placed on a stitch holder to keep the unworked side secure while the other side is completed
• Neckline decreases worked over the first two rows, then on every alternate row, creating a smooth, curved edge

The combination of raglan and neckline shaping worked at the same time is a hallmark of well-engineered knitwear design and gives the Cloud Jumper its elegant, fitted upper body.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs straightforward knitting stitches suited to a beginner-level project:

• Knit stitch (right side rows) – the primary stitch used throughout the main fabric sections
• Purl stitch (wrong side/return rows) – used on the return rows to create a smooth stockinette-style fabric
• K2tog (knit two together) – the decrease stitch used for both raglan shaping and neckline shaping, creating a neat right-leaning decrease

The simplicity of the stitch pattern allows the exquisite yarn combination to take centre stage, with the fabric's beauty coming from the materials rather than complex stitch work.

Yarn and Materials

One of the most distinctive features of the Cloud Jumper is its use of two Rowan yarns held together, blending different weights and textures to create the signature hazy, luminous fabric:

• Rowan Kidsilk Haze – a lace weight yarn of moh