Debbie Bliss Anni Jumper Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Anni Raglan Jumper

What is Being Made

The Debbie Bliss Anni Raglan is a knitted sweater featuring a classic raglan sleeve construction. This intermediate-level garment is designed to fit bust sizes from 81cm to 112cm (32 to 44 inches), with finished bust measurements ranging from 87cm to 127cm (34¼ to 50 inches). The jumper offers a length to back neck between 59cm and 65cm (23¼ to 25½ inches), with consistent sleeve length of 45cm (17¾ inches) across all sizes.

Techniques Used

The Anni Raglan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the various pieces together once knitting is complete. The design incorporates striped colorwork throughout, creating visual interest and dimension in the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used in this pattern is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side. The pattern begins with a ribbed edging using a 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2 repeat), which provides elasticity and a neat, finished appearance at the cast-on edge. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases, including skpo (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) and k2tog (knit 2 together) techniques, which are worked at regular intervals to form the distinctive raglan armhole shaping that tapers from the underarm toward the neckline.

Materials and Yarn

The Anni Raglan is designed to be knitted with Debbie Bliss Paloma yarn, a 50g hank weight. The pattern requires three colors: Pebble 02 (color A) for the main body, Black 04 (color B) for contrast striping and ribbed edging, and Blossom 45 (color C) for additional striping detail. Yardage requirements vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 5 hanks of Pebble, 4 hanks of Black, and 2 hanks of Blossom, increasing proportionally for larger sizes.

Needles and Gauge

This pattern is worked using 10mm (US 15) knitting needles. The specified gauge is 12 stitches and 18 rows to a 10cm (4 inch) square worked in stocking stitch using the recommended needle size. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper fit of the garment.

Construction Details

The back and front panels are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward. After the ribbed cuff, the body is worked in stocking stitch with stripe patterning until reaching the appropriate length. The raglan armhole shaping begins by casting off a set number of stitches at the beginning of two rows, followed by gradual decreases worked on alternating rows to create the characteristic sloped raglan line. The front features slightly different shaping proportions compared to the back, with decreases positioned to create a flattering neckline. Once all pieces are complete, they are seamed together to form the finished jumper, with the raglan seams joining the sleeves to the body in a continuous line from underarm to neckline.