This listing is for the original Olann knitting pattern for the Roulé Sweater, designed in collaboration with @mergegoods and @ctristinagareau. This knitting pattern was created and written by Olann. Note that the Roulé Hat Knitting Pattern is also available to purchase.

Roulé in French means “rolled”. This design is an ode to softness, to roundness, to turning inwards for reflection and embracing life in all its curvature.

The Roulé Sweater is designed to be oversized. The neck and cuffs are meant to be rolled, for soft openings and a gentle sensation on the body. Knit using three strands of worsted weight mohair, is lightweight and perfect for layering pieces underneath. The raglan design has a dropped armhole, for extra slouchiness, and a flat finished hem, so you won’t experience any pinching. The sleeves are generous but tapered towards the cuff. It’s time to get your roll on!

The Roulé Sweater is an intermediate level knitting project. Knit from the top down, the seamless construction is easy to try on as you go. You will shape the neck using German Short Tows. Once the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in rounds from the upper arm to the wrist, and the collar is picked up and knit from the neck.

Size Guide

Generously roomy, with up to 10.25 inches/ 26 cm of positive ease, this sweater is designed for a boxy, cropped fit. The pattern is available in sizes 1 - 10 with finished body/bust measurements from 38.25 - 73.75 inches /97 - 187.5 cm. To begin, measure your bust and choose the size that gives you some extra inches for a roomy fit. Alternatively, if you’d prefer a neater look, you may wish to size down.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Finished bust circumference

38.25 (41.75, 46.25, 49.75, 54.25) [57.75, 62.25, 65.75, 70.25, 73.75] inches

97 (106, 117.5, 126.5, 138) [ 146.5, 158, 167, 178.5, 187.5] cm

Finished length measured from back neck

21.5 (21.5, 21.75, 21.75, 22.25) [22, 22.25, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5] inches

54.5 (54.5, 55, 55, 56.5) [56, 56.5, 57, 57, 57] cm

Gauge

9 STS and 11 ROWS/RNDS in Stockinette Stitch on 12 mm (US17) needles = 4x4 inches / 10x10 cm

Suggested Needles

16 inch/40 cm 10 mm (US size 15) circular needles.

16 inch/40 cm 12 mm (US size 17) circular needles.

24 inch/60 cm + 12 mm (US size 17) circular needles. Or alternative needle sizes to obtain gauge.

DPNS or Magic Loop can be used on the collar, sleeves and cuffs for this design.

Yardage

Approximately 1233 (1319, 1468, 1530, 1731) [1796, 1946, 2023, 2191, 2255] yd/1127 (1206, 1342, 1399, 1583) [1642, 1779, 1850, 2003, 2062] m of worsted weight mohair.

Suggested materials

Three strands of Katia Ingenua (1.75 oz/50 g = 153 yd/140 m) held together.

Yarn substitutions can include any other weight fluffy or brushed yarn, held together to get gauge, including mohair, wool, alpaca and silk. Note that depending on the yarn you chose, you may hold fewer or more strands together to get gauge.

You’ll also need stitch markers and a darning needle to complete this design. A row counter is an optional extra.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for knitting support and happy knitting!

The size shown in the photographs is a Size 3.

This pattern is for personal and private use only. You are not permitted to copy, resell or share this pattern. You are not permitted to sell items produced from this pattern. Copyright belongs to Olann Handmade.