Chlo Sweater in Rowan Kid Classic (DE) - Downloadable PDF

Chlo Sweater in Rowan Kid Classic (DE) – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Chlo Sweater is a classic, elegantly fitted pullover designed by Quail Studio and knitted in Rowan Kid Classic yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern is written in German and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and working multiple pattern sections simultaneously. The sweater features a raglan construction, set-in sleeves worked from the cuff upward, and a carefully shaped neckline — all hallmarks of a well-structured, timeless knitwear design.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a seamless-style raglan sweater with a fitted silhouette. It includes a back body, matching front body, and two set-in sleeves, all shaped with raglan decreases at the armhole edges. The neckline is finished with a neat ribbed trim worked on a circular needle. The garment is photographed in Champagne 898, giving it a soft, warm, neutral tone that highlights the luxurious texture of the yarn.

Sizes Available

The pattern covers nine sizes, designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm. The actual knitted bust measurements range from approximately 105.5 cm to 187.5 cm, providing generous positive ease across all sizes for a relaxed, comfortable fit.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Rowan Kid Classic, a luxuriously soft aran weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. Kid Classic is a beloved blend known for its halo of kid mohair combined with a wool and nylon base, giving finished garments a beautifully soft drape and a subtle, airy warmth. The yarn quantity required ranges from 7 to 11 balls depending on the size being knitted.

Needles Required

• 4.5 mm straight knitting needles – used for the ribbed welts and cuffs
• 5 mm straight knitting needles – used for the main stocking stitch fabric
• One 4.5 mm circular knitting needle – used for picking up and working the neckband in the round

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension is 19 stitches and 25 rows to 10 × 10 cm, measured over stocking stitch using 5 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern, as the nine available sizes are closely graded and accurate sizing depends on matching the gauge swatch precisely.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking stitch (glatt rechts) – the primary fabric of the body and sleeves, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• 2×1 Rib (Rippenmuster) – used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband; worked as a repeat of 2 knit stitches followed by 1 purl stitch, creating a stretchy, structured border

Shaping Techniques

• Raglan armhole shaping – decreases are worked simultaneously on both edges of the back, front, and sleeves to create the characteristic diagonal raglan seam line
• Neckline shaping – stitches are placed on a holder at the centre front, and both sides of the neck are worked separately with decreases worked over several rows to create a smooth, rounded neckline
• Sleeve increases – stitches are increased at regular intervals along the sleeve to shape the sleeve from cuff to underarm
• Three-needle or central stitch decrease – a specific technique is described for the final shaping of the raglan point, using a slip-stitch decrease method (1 M abh, 2 M re zus-str, die abgeh M überziehen) to neatly close the remaining stitches
• Holding stitches