Sheringham in Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool - Downloadable PDF

Sheringham Sweater Knitting Pattern by Quail Studio – Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool

The Sheringham is a beautifully textured pullover sweater designed by Quail Studio and published as a downloadable PDF pattern under the Mode at Rowan collection. Worked in Chunky Wool, this garment is an ideal project for knitters at the advanced beginner level who are ready to explore decorative stitch techniques while still working with a straightforward construction. The chunky weight yarn and relatively simple shaping make the pattern approachable, while the bobble detailing adds a satisfying layer of texture and visual interest.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pullover sweater with a generous, relaxed fit. It is offered across a wide range of sizes, fitting chests from 71–76 cm (28–30 in) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 in), with actual garment chest measurements ranging from 104.5 cm (41¼ in) to 184.5 cm (72¾ in). This inclusive size range makes the Sheringham a versatile pattern suitable for a broad variety of body types. The sweater is photographed in the colourway Ghost 014, giving it a soft, neutral aesthetic that suits the textured stitch pattern beautifully.

Techniques and Construction

The Sheringham is constructed using classic flat knitting techniques, worked in pieces on a pair of straight needles before finishing. The pattern incorporates a combination of smooth stockinette sections and decorative bobble rows, requiring knitters to follow a structured sequence of rows to achieve the correct placement and frequency of texture. Specifically, the pattern instructs knitters to work a set number of bobble rows — ranging from 18 to 24 bobble rows depending on the size — with bobbles placed 3 stitches apart, followed by plain stockinette rows to frame the texture. This rhythmic alternation between textured and plain rows gives the finished fabric a distinctive, tactile quality.

Stitch holders and stitch markers are listed as required extras, indicating that the pattern involves placing stitches on hold — typical when shaping necklines or shoulders — and using markers to track stitch placement, particularly for the bobble repeats. These are standard intermediate construction techniques that help knitters maintain accuracy across the garment pieces.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (st st) – the primary background fabric, worked throughout the body of the sweater and used to frame the bobble rows
• MB (Make Bobble) – a special abbreviation central to the design; worked by knitting into the front, back, front, back, and front of a single stitch to create five stitches, slipping those five stitches back onto the left needle, then knitting all five stitches again, producing a raised, three-dimensional bobble on the fabric surface

The bobble technique, while straightforward in principle, requires careful attention to tension and stitch count, making it an excellent skill-building exercise for advanced beginners looking to move beyond plain knitting. The repetitive nature of the bobble placement — evenly spaced across the row — also helps knitters develop rhythm and confidence with textured stitch patterns.

Materials

• Yarn: Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Quantities range from 12 balls for the smallest size up to 22 balls for the largest. The sample garment is knitted in Ghost 014.
• Needles: Two pairs of straight needles are required — 6mm (US 10 / no 4) needles, typically used for ribbing or edging, and 7mm (US 10½ / no 2) needles for the main body fabric
• Tension: 14 stitches and 16 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch using the 7mm needles. Achieving this tension swatch before beginning is strongly recommended, as the chunky yarn and large needle size mean that even small variations in gauge will significantly affect the finished dimensions of the sweater.
• Extras: Stitch holders and stitch markers

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