Free Knit Pattern Rowan – Lune Womens Poloneck Sweater in Brushed Fleece (downloadable PDF).
This design utilizes the soft and lofty Rowan Brushed Fleece yarn to create a warm, textured garment with a stylish high collar. Available in sizes S to XXL (to fit bust 32-50 inches), this intermediate-to-advanced pattern features a beautiful 4-row lace pattern, shaping for a flattering fit, and a generously sized ribbed polo neck. The pattern includes detailed instructions for all sections, utilizing techniques such as yarn overs, slip-stitch decreases, and picking up stitches. Download this free pattern from Rowan and create a sophisticated and comfortable sweater for the cooler months!
- Skill Level: Not explicitly stated, but likely intermediate or advanced due to the lace pattern, shaping, and collar construction.
- Yarn Used: Rowan Brushed Fleece (50gm balls). Number of balls: 10 (S), 11 (M), 13 (L, XL), 15 (XXL). Sample color: Rosé Dégradé 276.
- Needles:
- 5mm (US 8) needles (for garter stitch and collar)
- 6mm (US 10) needles (for main body)
- 5mm (US 8) circular needle, 40 cm long (for collar)
- Gauge: 14 stitches and 21 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in pattern using 6mm needles.
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. To fit bust:
- S: 81-86 cm (32-34 inches)
- M: 91-97 cm (36-38 inches)
- L: 102-107 cm (40-42 inches)
- XL: 112-117 cm (44-46 inches)
- XXL: 122-127 cm (48-50 inches)
- Construction: The sweater is knit in pieces (Back, Front, Sleeves) and seamed. It features a high, ribbed polo neck (turtle neck).
- Back: Starts with garter stitch, then a 4-row lace pattern (using yarn overs and slip-stitch decreases). Waist shaping (decreases), armhole shaping, and shoulder/back neck shaping are worked.
- Front: Similar to the back, but with neck shaping starting earlier. The neck shaping is asymmetrical, with decreases on both sides of a center stitch section.
- Sleeves: Begin with garter stitch, then the same 4-row lace pattern as the body. Increases are worked for sleeve shaping. The sleeve cap is shaped with decreases.
- Collar: Stitches are picked up around the neckline using a circular needle, and a long K2, P2 rib is worked.
- Techniques Used: Garter stitch, 4-row lace pattern (including yfwd, sl2, K1, p2sso), decreasing (dec 1 st, patt 2tog), increasing (inc 1 st), casting on, casting off, picking up stitches, seaming (back stitch or mattress stitch), set-in sleeve method, ribbing (K2, P2).
- Special Abbreviations: sl 2=slip 2 sts; p2sso= pass 2 slipped sts over.
