Kessingland in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool - Downloadable PDF

Kessingland Sweater by Quail Studio – Chunky Knit Pattern in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool

The Kessingland is a beautifully crafted pullover sweater designed by Quail Studio and published as part of the Mode at Rowan collection. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern offers knitters an inviting project worked in a richly textured ribbed stitch that creates a striking, tactile fabric with excellent stretch and drape. The generous, oversized silhouette makes this a versatile wardrobe staple, and the use of chunky yarn means the knit works up quickly and satisfyingly.

What Is Being Made

The Kessingland is a pullover jumper featuring a classic construction with a back panel and shaped neckline. The garment is designed with a notably relaxed, oversized fit — the actual chest measurement of the finished garment ranges from 120 cm / 47¼ inches up to 200 cm / 78¾ inches, accommodating a wide range of body sizes from a 28–30 inch chest through to a 60–62 inch chest across nine sizes in total. This generous ease is a hallmark of the Mode at Rowan aesthetic, giving the finished sweater a contemporary, fashion-forward look.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The pattern sample is photographed in the colourway Bondi 019.
• Quantity required: Between 10 and 17 balls depending on the size being knitted, making this a substantial but achievable project.
• Needles: One pair of 7mm (UK No. 2 / US 10½) straight needles.
• Extras: Stitch holders are required for managing live stitches during construction, particularly around the neckline shaping.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting result. The pattern specifies 12 stitches and 24 rows (equivalent to 12 visible rows) to 10 cm, measured over the rib stitch pattern using 7mm needles. Because this is a textured rib rather than a standard stocking stitch swatch, knitters should take care to measure their tension swatch in the correct stitch pattern before casting on.

Techniques and Construction

The Kessingland is rated as advanced beginner in difficulty, making it an excellent step-up project for knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle simple shaping. The construction follows a traditional flat-knitting approach, working the panels separately before seaming.

• Cast on: A standard cast on is used, beginning with a large number of stitches — for example, 72 stitches for the smallest size, scaling up to 120 stitches for the largest, worked on the back panel.
• Neckline shaping: The pattern includes neat neck shaping worked through a combination of decreases on consecutive rows and on alternate rows, giving a smooth, professional finish. For example, stitches are decreased at the neck edge on the next several rows, then on following alternate rows, with the exact counts varying by size.
• Flat knitting: The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning knitters work back and forth in rows rather than in the round.

Stitches Used

The defining feature of the Kessingland is its textured rib stitch, which creates the characteristic ridged, stretchy surface visible in the finished garment. The stitch pattern is worked over a simple two-row repeat:

• Row 1 (Right Side): *K1, P1, repeat from * to end — a standard 1×1 rib on the right side.
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): K1, *P1, K1b, repeat from * to last stitch — incorporating the special stitch K1b (knit 1 below) on the wrong side rows.