Debbie Bliss Cabled Tank Top Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Cabled Tank Top

What Is Being Made

The Cabled Tank Top is a sleeveless knitted garment featuring decorative cable stitch work throughout. This design comes from the Coastlines collection by renowned knitwear designer Debbie Bliss. The tank top combines classic cable knit techniques with a contemporary sleeveless silhouette, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece during warmer months.

Techniques Used

This project employs traditional hand-knitting techniques centered around cable work. Cable knitting requires manipulating stitches by crossing groups of stitches over one another to create raised, rope-like patterns on the fabric surface. The process involves using a cable needle to temporarily hold stitches while others are worked, then returning the held stitches to the main needle. This fundamental cable technique adds both visual interest and structural depth to the finished garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes cable stitches as the primary decorative element. Cable stitches are formed by crossing knit stitches over each other at regular intervals, typically worked over a base of stockinette stitch (alternating knit and purl rows). The combination of these stitches creates the characteristic textured appearance of cable knit fabric while maintaining the garment's wearability and drape.

Materials

• Yarn: Specific yarn weight and fiber content details are included in the pattern guidelines
• Needles: Knitting needles in the appropriate size for your chosen yarn
• Additional Tools: A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitch techniques featured throughout this design

Pattern Information

This downloadable PDF pattern is published by Knitting Fever, Inc. (KFI) and is intended for personal use only. The pattern includes measurements and gauge information to guide your knitting process. For questions or additional support, Knitting Fever can be reached through knittingfever.com.