"Rosie Fitted Roll Neck" - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Ramble by Willow & Lark

Rosie Fitted Roll Neck – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Rosie Fitted Roll Neck is a women's jumper knitting pattern from Willow & Lark, part of their Chintz Collection. Designed with a close, flattering silhouette and a classic roll neck finish, Rosie is an elegant yet wearable project for knitters who enjoy structured, shaped garments. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent step up for confident beginners ready to tackle shaping and seaming.

What Is Being Made

Rosie is a fitted roll neck jumper worked in DK weight yarn. The design features a neat, close-fitting body, set-in or shaped sleeves, and a distinctive roll neck collar that adds a polished, contemporary touch. The finished garment is available in five sizes, covering bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), with actual underarm measurements ranging from 88 cm to 132 cm. The finished length sits between 60 and 64 cm depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 48 cm (19 in) across all sizes.

Construction Techniques

Rosie is constructed using a combination of traditional techniques well-suited to an intermediate knitter:

• Bottom-up construction: The jumper is worked from the lower hem upward, allowing the knitter to try on the piece as they go and adjust length if desired.
• Worked flat: The body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles, producing individual panels rather than working in the round for the main fabric.
• Seamed finishing: Once the flat pieces are complete, they are joined using seaming techniques. Seamed garments often have excellent structure and durability, and the seams themselves can add stability to the finished jumper.
• Roll neck: The neckband is worked to create the signature rolled collar, typically achieved by working stocking stitch in the round so the fabric naturally curls outward at the top.

Stitches Used

The pattern is primarily worked in stocking stitch, which forms the smooth, classic fabric of the jumper body and sleeves. The tension is set at 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch. The pattern also references an additional stitch pattern used alongside stocking stitch, suggesting a textural or decorative element incorporated into the design — consistent with the elegant aesthetic of the Chintz Collection. Ribbing or a similar edging stitch is likely used at the cuffs and hem to provide a neat, stretchy finish, as is standard in fitted jumper construction.

Materials – Yarn

Rosie is designed using two yarns from Willow & Lark, used together to create a two-colour or contrast design:

• Willow & Lark Ramble in Wisteria 129 (Main colour, M): A 100% Wool DK yarn, sold in 50g / 1¾ oz balls. This is the primary yarn, requiring between 7 and 9 balls depending on size. Ramble's pure wool composition gives the jumper warmth, stitch definition, and a satisfying rustic character.
• Willow & Lark Poetry in Clotted Cream 600 (Contrast colour, C): A luxurious DK weight blend of 60% Merino Wool, 30% Microfibre, and 10% Camel, sold in 50g / 1.8 oz balls. Between 3 and 5 balls are required depending on size. The addition of camel fibre lends Poetry a subtle halo and exceptional softness, while the merino and microfibre content adds drape and durability.

The pairing of Ramble and Poetry creates an interesting textural and tonal contrast — the earthy, rustic quality of the wool-rich Ramble in Wisteria playing