Whisk (DE) in Rowan - Downloadable PDF

Whisk (DE) by Lisa Richardson – Chunky Knit Sweater Pattern in Rowan Tweed Haze

The Whisk pattern by designer Lisa Richardson, published by Rowan, is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a cosy, relaxed-fit pullover sweater worked in the brand's signature Tweed Haze yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF written in German (DE), making it ideal for German-speaking knitters seeking a contemporary, textured chunky knit. The design is sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 32 cm up to 157 cm actual bust, with a generous knitted ease built in throughout.

Garment Overview

Whisk is a single sweater design featuring a seamless, in-the-round construction for both the body and the sleeves. The relaxed silhouette and chunky weight make it a satisfying project that works up relatively quickly while still offering enough shaping detail to engage an intermediate knitter. The finished knitted bust measurement ranges from approximately 84 cm to 165.5 cm depending on the chosen size, giving knitters flexibility in how much ease they prefer to wear.

Sizes Available

• To fit bust: 71–76, 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, and 152–157 cm
• Knitted bust measurement: 84, 94, 103.5, 114.5, 124, 134, 143.5, 154.5, and 165.5 cm
• Nine sizes in total, offering excellent range for a variety of body types

Construction and Techniques

The sweater is worked in the round using a set of double-pointed needles (Nadelspiel), a technique that eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. This in-the-round method is used for both the body and the sleeves, which is typical of modern seamless sweater construction and results in a polished, professional finish.

Key Construction Details

• Stitches are cast on and distributed evenly across three of four double-pointed needles, with a stitch marker placed between the beginning and end of each round
• Care is taken in the first round to ensure stitches are not twisted — a critical step in circular knitting
• The ribbed cuff section is worked for 8 cm before transitioning to the main body needle size
• Sleeve shaping includes both increases (Zunahmen) and decreases (Abnahmen) worked at specific intervals depending on the size being knitted
• Stitch counts are adjusted mid-work in certain sizes — for example, some sizes require increasing or decreasing by 2 stitches on a transition round to achieve the correct stitch count for the sleeve

Stitches Used

The pattern uses a focused selection of classic knitting stitches, keeping the fabric construction approachable for an intermediate knitter while allowing the yarn's texture to take centre stage.

• Stocking stitch (glatt rechts / alle Maschen rechts stricken) — the primary stitch pattern used for the body and sleeves, worked in the round as all knit stitches
• Ribbing (Ripp) — used for the cuffs and likely the hem and neckband, worked for approximately 8 cm to create a stretchy, fitted edge
• Make 1 increases (Zunahmen) — used for sleeve shaping, worked one stitch in from each end of the round
• Decreases (Abnahmen) — used in sleeve shaping for larger sizes to achieve the correct stitch count

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Rowan Tweed Haze, a chunky weight yarn that combines the softness of a haze-style construction with the rustic character of a tweed. Two colourways are referenced in the pattern: