Tropical Brocade in Rowan Felted Tweed DK - ZB303-00007-ENPFRP - Downloadable PDF
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Tropical Brocade by Kaffe Fassett in Rowan Felted Tweed DK – Pattern Summary
Tropical Brocade is an intermediate-level knitting pattern by the celebrated colorwork designer Kaffe Fassett, published by Rowan and available as a downloadable PDF (pattern reference ZB303-00007-ENP). The design is a richly patterned pullover sweater or jumper worked in a signature brocade-style colorwork that reflects Fassett's iconic use of bold, nature-inspired motifs — in this case, a lush tropical theme.
Garment Overview
The pattern produces a single pullover sweater featuring an all-over brocade colorwork design with tropical motifs. The garment is shaped with a structured shoulder and back neck shaping, achieved through a series of cast-offs worked across multiple rows on both the right and left sides of the neck, giving the finished sweater a clean, tailored neckline finish.
Sizing
Tropical Brocade is offered in a generous range of nine sizes, designed to fit a wide variety of bodies:
- To fit bust: 71–76 cm / 28–30 in through to 152–157 cm / 60–62 in
- Actual garment bust measurement: 109 cm / 43½ in through to 189 cm / 74½ in
The generous range of sizes makes this pattern accessible to knitters across a broad spectrum of measurements, with positive ease built into each size for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Techniques Used
As an intermediate-level project, Tropical Brocade requires a solid foundation in knitting and colorwork. Key techniques featured in the pattern include:
- Brocade colorwork: The defining technique of this design, brocade knitting involves working with multiple colours to create a richly textured, woven-looking surface pattern. Kaffe Fassett is renowned for his mastery of this style, and this pattern is a characteristic example of his approach to layered, complex colour arrangements.
- Shoulder shaping: Worked through a sequence of cast-offs at the beginning of right-side rows, with different stitch counts depending on the chosen size, creating a sloped shoulder line.
- Back neck shaping: Stitches are placed on a holder and each side of the neck is worked separately, with additional cast-offs to shape the curve of the neckline.
- Keeping pattern correct: Throughout the shaping sections, knitters are instructed to maintain the established brocade pattern while simultaneously working decreases and cast-offs — a skill that requires careful attention and is characteristic of intermediate-level colorwork construction.
Stitches Used
The pattern makes use of the following stitches and stitch techniques:
- Brocade / stranded colorwork pattern stitches: The body of the sweater is worked in an all-over repeat that forms the tropical brocade motif, likely involving knit and purl combinations alongside colour changes to achieve the textured, fabric-like appearance.
- Cast-off stitches: Used extensively in the shoulder and neck shaping sequences, with precise stitch counts given for each size to ensure accurate fit.
- Holding stitches: Stitches are placed on a holder during neck shaping so that each side can be finished independently.
Materials – Yarn and Needles
Yarn
The pattern is written specifically for Rowan Felted Tweed DK, a beloved yarn in the Rowan range. Key details include:
- Weight: DK (double knitting)
- Ball size: 50 g per ball
- Composition: Rowan Felted Tweed DK is a wool-rich yarn blended with alpaca and viscose, known for its characteristic tweedy, slightly felted texture that gives garments a warm, rustic quality with excellent stitch definition.
- Colour palette: As a Kaffe Fassett design, the pattern is expected to use multiple shades of
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Felted Tweed DK |
| Needles Required: | 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 71-76cm to 152-157cm (28"-30" to 60"-62") |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Kaffe Fassett |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |