Winterson Jumper in Rowan Summerlite DK - Downloadable PDF

Winterson Jumper by Martin Storey – Knitting Pattern Summary (Rowan Summerlite DK)

The Winterson Jumper is a beautifully crafted knitted sweater designed by Martin Storey and published by Rowan as an online exclusive downloadable PDF pattern. Worked in Rowan Summerlite DK yarn — photographed in the fresh, clean shade White 465 — this jumper is a versatile wardrobe staple that suits a wide range of body types, offering an impressive ten sizes to fit bust measurements from 81 cm to 127 cm (32 in to 50 in).

What Is Being Made

The Winterson is a classic pullover jumper — a garment knitted in the round and flat sections to create a structured, fitted sweater. Its clean lines and considered shaping make it suitable for both casual and smart-casual occasions. The design is elegant in its simplicity, allowing the quality of the yarn and the precision of the construction to take centre stage.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is graded across ten sizes, labelled 8 through 26, corresponding to bust measurements of 81 cm, 86 cm, 91 cm, 97 cm, 102 cm, 107 cm, 112 cm, 117 cm, 122 cm, and 127 cm. This inclusive size range makes the Winterson accessible to a broad spectrum of knitters. Shaping instructions vary meaningfully between sizes, with specific decrease rows and repeat counts tailored to each size to ensure a consistent, flattering silhouette throughout the range.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting — sections of the jumper are worked back and forth in rows on straight needles, allowing for precise seamed construction.
• Circular knitting — a 3¼mm circular needle is referenced, indicating that certain sections such as neckbands or edgings are worked in the round.
• Fully fashioned decreasing — the pattern employs elegant, visible decrease techniques including sl 1, K1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) on right-side rows and P2tog tbl (purl two together through the back loop) on wrong-side rows, creating neat, mirrored shaping lines at armholes and other shaped edges.
• Stitch pattern integration — the body incorporates a defined stitch pattern (referred to throughout as patt), flanked by selvedge stitches worked in plain knit or purl to maintain neat edges during shaping.
• Selvedge stitch management — during shaping rows, border stitches of 2 or 3 stitches are maintained in stockinette outside the pattern repeat, a technique that ensures clean seaming and professional finishing.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the fundamental building blocks of the fabric.
• Slip 1, K1, psso (sl 1, K1, psso) — a left-leaning decrease used consistently on right-side shaping rows.
• K2tog — a right-leaning decrease paired with the psso decrease to create symmetrical, fully fashioned shaping.
• P2tog and P2tog tbl — purl-side decreases used on wrong-side rows for additional shaping in certain sizes.
• A stitch pattern (referenced as patt throughout the instructions) forms the decorative body of the jumper, worked between plain selvedge stitches.

Materials Required

The Winterson Jumper is knitted in Rowan Summerlite DK, a lightweight DK-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The quantity required ranges from 8 to 13 balls depending on the size being knitted. The yarn is photographed in White 465, though knitters may substitute any shade from the Summerlite DK palette. Rowan Summerlite DK is known for its breathable, relaxed drape — qualities that make it particularly well suited to a fitted jumper intended for warmer seasons or layering.