Bounty Jumper in Rowan Brushed Fleece - RTP004-0009-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Bounty Jumper in Rowan Brushed Fleece by Martin Storey – Pattern Summary

The Bounty Jumper is a chunky-weight knitted sweater designed by Martin Storey and published by Rowan as a downloadable PDF pattern (reference RTP004-0009-DEP). It is a classic, cosy pullover worked in Rowan Brushed Fleece, a luxuriously soft chunky yarn that gives the finished garment a beautifully airy, halo-like texture. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable with shaping, stitch pattern combinations, and cable techniques.

Sizing and Fit

The Bounty Jumper is offered in a generous range of nine sizes, designed to fit bust measurements from 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm. The corresponding actual knitted bust measurements range from 90 cm to 172 cm, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes. This wide size range makes the pattern accessible to a broad range of knitters and body types.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Rowan Brushed Fleece, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The pattern calls for between 9 and 12 balls depending on the size being knitted. The photographed samples are shown in Cairn 263 and Ness 282, two of Rowan's colourways for this yarn.
• Needles: A pair of 5 mm (size 5) knitting needles and a pair of 6 mm (size 6) knitting needles.
• Extras: Stitch holders (Hilfsnadeln), stitch markers, and a cable needle are required to complete the project.

About Rowan Brushed Fleece

Rowan Brushed Fleece is a popular chunky yarn known for its soft, brushed surface that creates a warm, fluffy halo effect when knitted up. It is well suited to textured stitch patterns because the halo adds visual softness while still allowing the underlying stitch definition to show through, particularly in seed stitch and cable sections.

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 13 stitches and 22 rows to 10 × 10 cm, measured over seed stitch (moss stitch) using 6 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important in a garment of this type, where the combination of different stitch textures and the chunky yarn weight can easily affect the final dimensions.

Construction and Structure

The Bounty Jumper is constructed in the traditional flat, seamed method, with separate pieces worked back and forth in rows and then joined. The pattern includes a back, front, and sleeves, all shaped with conventional knitting techniques including armhole shaping, shoulder shaping, and neckline shaping.

The lower sections of the garment begin on the smaller 5 mm needles to work the rib border, before switching to the larger 6 mm needles for the main body. This is a standard approach in knitwear construction that ensures the cast-on edges have a neat, firm finish while the body retains the correct drape and gauge.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Rib Pattern

The welts and cuffs are worked in a rib stitch, alternating knit and purl stitches to create a stretchy, elasticated border. The rib section is repeated over 6 rows, with a stitch increase or decrease worked at the end of the final rib row to transition smoothly into the main stitch pattern. This shaping adjustment ensures the correct stitch count is established for the body of the garment.

Seed Stitch (Moss Stitch / Perlmuster)

The main body of the Bounty Jumper is worked in seed stitch (referred