Sofa Cardigan in Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted - ZB299-00001-UK - Downloadable PDF

Rowan Sofa Cardigan by Chloe Thurlow – Knitting Pattern Summary (ZB299-00001-UK)

About This Pattern

The Sofa Cardigan is a cosy, relaxed-fit knitted cardigan designed by Chloe Thurlow for Rowan. As the name suggests, this is the kind of comfortable, everyday garment you reach for when curling up at home — generously sized, easy to wear, and crafted with a satisfying textural pattern that makes the knitting process itself enjoyable. Published as a downloadable PDF (pattern reference ZB299-00001-UK), this is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it well suited to knitters who are confident with basic techniques and ready to work with simple stitch patterning and shaping.

Sizing and Fit

The Sofa Cardigan is offered in five sizes, designed to fit a bust measurement of:

• 81–86 cm (32–34 in)
• 91–97 cm (36–38 in)
• 102–107 cm (40–42 in)
• 112–117 cm (44–46 in)
• 122–127 cm (48–50 in)

The actual bust measurement of the finished garment ranges from 97 cm (38¼ in) up to 139 cm (54¾ in), indicating a comfortable, relaxed ease across all sizes — very much in keeping with the laid-back, slouchy character of the design.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted cardigan — a front-opening, sleeved garment worked in a combination of ribbing and a simple but effective textural stitch pattern. The design features a structured body with shaping worked through increases, and the use of a repeating knit-and-purl motif gives the fabric a subtle surface interest without being overly complex. The cardigan is designed to be a wardrobe staple: versatile, wearable, and satisfying to knit.

Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

The pattern is written specifically for Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, a 100g worsted-weight yarn that is both practical and luxurious. This yarn is 100% wool with a superwash treatment, meaning it can be machine washed — an important quality for a garment intended for everyday, relaxed wear. The colourway specified in the pattern is Sage 199 (colour A), giving the cardigan a soft, muted, natural-toned appearance that suits its cosy, understated aesthetic.

Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern calls for between 5 and 7 balls of the yarn, each ball weighing 100g. Worsted-weight yarn knits up relatively quickly and produces a fabric with good stitch definition, making it an excellent choice for the textural patterning used in this design.

Needles

The pattern uses two needle sizes:

• A smaller needle for the ribbed sections, used to create a neat, firm edge on welts and cuffs
• 4½mm (US 7) needles for the main body of the cardigan, where the textural stitch pattern is worked

Standard straight or circular knitting needles are appropriate for this project.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Sofa Cardigan draws on a range of knitting stitches and techniques that are well within reach of an intermediate knitter:

• Rib stitch — used for the welts, cuffs, and borders, worked in a traditional format to create elasticated, tidy edges. The ribbing sections include rib decreases (rib2tog) to transition smoothly into the main body stitch count.
• Textural stitch pattern — the main fabric is formed by a 10-stitch repeat combining knit and purl stitches: specifically a pattern of K9, P1 on right-side