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Petal Jumper in Rowan Cotton Wool by Erika Knight – Pattern Summary

What You Are Making

The Petal Jumper is a women's knitted sweater designed by Erika Knight as part of the Rowan Bloom collection, published under pattern reference RB001-00002-ENP. It is a relaxed, generously sized pullover with a distinctive construction that includes shaped overarm and shoulder seams worked using short-row wrap-and-turn techniques, giving the garment a refined, seamless-style finish across the shoulders. The jumper also features a ribbed button band detail, making it a thoughtfully structured everyday knit with elegant, understated styling.

Sizes Available

The pattern is written to fit three size ranges:

• Small–Medium: To fit 81–91 cm (32–36 in) bust, with an actual garment measurement of 108 cm (42½ in)
• Medium–Large: To fit 97–107 cm (38–42 in) bust, with an actual garment measurement of 124 cm (48¾ in)
• Large–Extra Large: To fit 112–127 cm (44–50 in) bust, with an actual garment measurement of 140 cm (55 in)

The generous positive ease built into each size gives the Petal Jumper its characteristic relaxed, oversized silhouette.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Rowan Cotton Wool, a DK weight yarn, used double throughout to achieve the correct tension and a satisfying, substantial fabric. The photographed sample is worked in Nutkin 209, a warm, earthy tone. The quantity required is:

• Small–Medium: 13 x 50g balls
• Medium–Large: 15 x 50g balls
• Large–Extra Large: 17 x 50g balls

In addition to yarn, the pattern requires 6 x dark grey, 2.5 cm, 2-hole buttons, which are incorporated into the ribbed button band sections of the garment.

Needles Required

Three circular needles are specified for this project:

• 5 mm (UK No. 6 / US 8) circular needle, no more than 60 cm long – used for ribbing and smaller circumference sections
• 5.5 mm (UK No. 5 / US 9) circular needle, no more than 60 cm long – used for main body sections
• 5.5 mm (UK No. 5 / US 9) circular needle, at least 120 cm long – used for working larger sections in the round or across a greater number of stitches

The use of circular needles throughout, even for flat sections, is a common technique in modern knitting patterns to comfortably accommodate a large number of stitches, particularly in oversized garments like this one.

Tension

The stated tension is 15 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm, measured over stocking stitch using 5.5 mm (US 9) needles and the yarn held double. Achieving this tension is essential, as the pattern is sized precisely around it. Knitters are advised to swatch carefully before beginning, adjusting needle size as needed.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Petal Jumper draws on a combination of classic and more advanced knitting techniques, making it suitable for intermediate level knitters:

• Stocking stitch (st st): The primary fabric of the body, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Rib stitch (K2, P2 rib): Used at the edges and button band sections, providing elasticity and a neat, structured border. The rib is set as a 9-stitch panel at both ends of rows, framing the stocking stitch body
• Short-row shaping with wrap and turn (w&t): A key technique used to shape the over