Gosford Sweater in Ella Rae Calluna - ER02-05 - Downloadable PDF

Gosford Sweater in Ella Rae Calluna

What Is Being Made

The Gosford Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed in multiple sizes. This downloadable PDF pattern from Knitting Fever Inc. provides comprehensive instructions for constructing a fitted sweater with detailed shaping and decorative stitch panels.

Garment Construction and Sizing

The sweater is available in multiple sizes with finished lengths ranging from 58 to 64 centimeters. The pattern includes specific shaping instructions for shoulders and armholes, with cast-off sequences that vary by size to accommodate different gauges and fit preferences. The pattern uses a systematic approach to shaping, incorporating 12 shaping rows that reduce stitches from 20 to 35 stitches depending on the chosen size.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques that add visual interest and texture to the finished garment:

• Cable twists are central to the design, including T8B (twist 8 back) and T8F (twist 8 front) maneuvers that create dimensional twisted elements
• Decreasing techniques such as k2tog (knit 2 together) and p2tog (purl 2 together) are used for shaping the garment
• Ribbed sections provide structure and elasticity, particularly in the Double Twisted Rib used on the back
• Lace openwork patterning creates delicate, breathable sections within the sweater

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Gosford Sweater features multiple distinct stitch patterns that work together to create the finished design:

• Cable Panel (24 stitches): A 10-row repeat pattern that forms the primary decorative element. Row 1 and Row 3 establish the base with P1, k10, p2, k10, p1 sequences. Rows 5 and 7 incorporate the twisted cable stitches, with Row 5 featuring P1, k2, T8B, p2, T8F, k2, p1 and Row 7 showing P1, k2, p4, k4, p2, k4, p4, k2, p1. The pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches to create raised, textured panels.
• Double Twisted Rib: Used on the back panel, this 2-row repeat combines p4, k2 sequences on the right side with C2B (cable 2 back) and C2F (cable 2 front) cross stitches to create a dynamic ribbed texture
• Lace Openwork Pattern: Incorporated into the front section to add visual lightness and airiness to the design

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Gosford Sweater is designed to be knitted with Aran weight yarn from Ella Rae's Calluna collection (colorway ER02-05). Aran weight yarn is a medium-heavy yarn that works well for creating defined stitch patterns and structured garments. While specific needle size recommendations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, Aran weight yarn typically calls for US 8 to 10 (5 to 6mm) needles, though exact specifications should be confirmed in the complete pattern documentation. The yarn choice ensures that the cable panels and twisted rib details will be clearly visible and maintain their structural integrity throughout wear and laundering.

Pattern Details and Finishing

The pattern includes front and back pieces with coordinated shaping. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through sequential cast-offs, with the initial cast-off removing 6 to 12 stitches (depending on size) followed by an additional cast-off on an alternate row. The remaining stitches are cast off to complete the shoulder seam. The sweater is worked to a consistent length before armhole shaping begins, ensuring balanced proportions across all sizes.