Rowan Knitted with Love Knit Along - Release Nine - Downloadable PDF

Rowan Knitted with Love Knit Along - Release Nine: Making Up

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from Rowan features a collection of knitted projects designed by Martin Storey, including blankets, throws, and cushions. Release Nine focuses on the assembly and finishing stages of these coordinated pieces, providing detailed instructions for joining squares and completing cushion projects with professional results.

Project Overview

The pattern includes six distinct cushion designs, each created using the same fundamental knitting technique but showcasing different colorways from the Rowan yarn range. Additionally, the release covers instructions for assembling larger and medium-sized blankets and throws by joining pre-knitted squares according to provided diagrams.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

Primary Stitch: Garter stitch (glatt rechts gestrichen) forms the foundation of these projects, creating a classic, textured fabric with excellent drape and durability suitable for both decorative cushions and functional blankets.

Construction Method: The projects utilize a modular square construction technique, where individual squares are knitted separately and then systematically joined together according to diagram specifications. This approach allows for flexible project sizing and manageable knitting sessions.

Assembly Techniques: The pattern emphasizes professional finishing methods, including seaming three sides of cushion covers with mattress stitch or similar techniques, inserting cushion pads, and closing the final seam for a polished appearance.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: Sport weight yarn in six coordinating colorways: Island Blend (909), Routemaster (909), Lemon (908), Empire (906), Moss (907), Marine (905), and White (900). Each cushion requires one 45 x 45 cm cushion pad as an additional material.

Needles: Size 3¾ mm (US 5) straight or circular knitting needles are specified for all projects.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows over a 10 x 10 cm swatch in garter stitch using 3¾ mm needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for accurate finished dimensions.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques including casting on, knit stitches, and binding off. The primary challenge lies in precision with gauge, square assembly accuracy, and professional seaming techniques rather than complex stitch work.

Cushion Projects

• Cushion 1: Features Island Blend colorway
• Cushion 2: Showcases Routemaster colorway
• Cushion 3: Displays Lemon colorway
• Cushion 4: Highlights Empire colorway
• Cushion 5: Features Moss colorway
• Cushion 6: Showcases Marine colorway

Finishing Instructions

For cushion projects, the pattern provides specific finishing guidance: knit four squares per cushion front using 92 stitches on 3¾ mm needles, beginning with right-side rows and continuing in garter stitch until reaching 42 cm in length. Complete the final row with a wrong-side row before binding off all stitches. Cushion backs are constructed identically. Seam the front and back pieces together on three sides, insert the 45 x 45 cm cushion pad, and close the fourth side with invisible seaming for a professional finish.

Format and Designer

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by renowned knitwear designer Martin Storey for Rowan Yarns. The digital format allows immediate access to assembly diagrams and detailed finishing instructions, making it ideal for knitters completing their Knitted with Love projects.