Air Wrap (DE) in Rowan - Downloadable PDF

Air Wrap (DE) by Lisa Richardson – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Air Wrap (DE) is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Lisa Richardson, published by Rowan. Written in German, this intermediate-level pattern presents two distinct knitted projects: a pullover sweater and a shoulder wrap (Schultertuch). Both pieces are worked in Rowan Tweed Haze, a chunky-weight yarn, and share a colour-striped construction that gives the collection its signature airy, textural aesthetic.

Project One: Pullover Sweater

Overview and Sizing

The pullover is a classically structured sweater worked in a stripe sequence using two colours of Rowan Tweed Haze held together or alternated according to the stripe pattern. It is available in nine sizes, fitting bust measurements of 71–76, 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, and 152–157 cm. The corresponding finished knitted bust measurements range from 104 cm to 186 cm, offering generous ease across all sizes.

Construction and Techniques

The back piece (Rückenteil) is the section detailed in the PDF extract. Construction begins with a ribbed welt worked over ten rows, followed by a transition to stocking stitch (glatt rechts) for the main body. Shaping is achieved through increases and decreases distributed evenly across the final rib row, adjusting stitch counts to suit each size before the needle change. The back is worked straight until a specified length is reached, after which shoulder shaping (Schulterschrägen) and a back neck (rückwärtiger Halsausschnitt) are formed. Neck shaping involves placing centre stitches on a holder and working each side separately, with a decrease row on the neck edge to create a neat, angled finish. Stitches are cast off at the shoulder in stages.

Stitches Used

• 2×2 Rib (Rippenmuster): *2 stitches knit, 2 stitches purl*, repeated across the row, used for the welt section
• Stocking Stitch (glatt rechts): knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows, used for the main body
• Stripe Pattern (Streifenmuster): a colour sequence worked throughout, beginning from Row 1 of the stripe repeat

Needles and Materials

The sweater is worked on needle size 8 (metric) for the ribbed welt and needle size 9 (metric) for the main stocking stitch body. The yarn is Rowan Tweed Haze, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The stripe colourway for the sweater uses five named shades:

• Colour A – Winter 550: 3–5 x 50 g balls depending on size
• Colour B – Clear Blue 551: 2–3 x 50 g balls depending on size
• Colour C – Setting Sun 555: 2–3 x 50 g balls depending on size
• Colour D – Rainy 552: 2–3 x 50 g balls depending on size
• Colour E – Sunset 557: 2–3 x 50 g balls depending on size

Each colour is worked as part of a structured stripe repeat, with one strand each of Colour A and Colour B held together or alternated as directed by the stripe sequence. This double-strand approach is characteristic of Rowan Tweed Haze patterns and contributes to the fabric's warmth and subtle colour blending.

Project Two: Shoulder Wrap (Schultertuch)

Overview and Dimensions

The second design in this pattern is a generously sized shoulder wrap, described in German as a