Debbie Bliss Carnegie Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 82cm to 112cm (32.2" to 44") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Buttonhole, Buttons, Seamed, Stranded, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB246 |
What you'll need
| To Fit Bust: | 82cm | 87cm | 92cm | 97cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Mustard (316)
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6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Baby Pink (601)
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3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Lake (301)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| To Fit Bust: | 82cm | 87cm | 92cm | 97cm | 102cm | 107cm | 112cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Baby Pink (601)
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Mustard (316)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Cardigan:
Bust – 33 (35½, 38¼, 40½, 43¼, 45¾, 48)”
Length to Shoulder – 20½ (21, 21¼, !¾j, 22, 22½, 23)”
Tank Top:
Bust – 32 (34¾, 37, 39¼, 41¾, 44½, 46¾)”
Length to Shoulder – 19¾ (20, 20½, 21, 21, 21¾, 21¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Merino Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds)
Cardigan:
Color A – 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls shown in 316 Mustard
Color B – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 601 Baby Pink
Color C – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 301 Lake
Tank Top:
Color A – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls shown in 601 Baby Pink
Color B – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 316 Mustard
Color C – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 301 Lake
Needles:
Cardigan:
US 2½ (3.00mm) single points
US 3 (3.25mm) single points
Tank Top:
US 2½ (3.00mm) single points
US 3 (3.25mm) single points
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 3 (3.25mm)
Debbie Bliss Carnegie Cardigan and Tank Top Knitting Patterns
What is Being Made
The Debbie Bliss Carnegie pattern set includes two coordinated garments: a classic cardigan and a sleeveless tank top. Both pieces are designed to be worked flat on straight needles and feature stranded colorwork details. The cardigan is a button-front style with long sleeves, while the tank top offers a sleeveless alternative. Both garments are available in seven sizes ranging from 32 to 44 inches bust measurement, making them suitable for various body types.
Cardigan Specifications
The Carnegie Cardigan is designed to fit bust measurements from 82 to 112 cm (32 to 44 inches). The finished bust measurements range from 84 to 122 cm (33 to 48 inches), with length to shoulder varying from 52 to 58 cm (20½ to 23 inches). Sleeve length is a consistent 44 cm (17¼ inches) across all sizes. The cardigan features a button front closure with 10 buttons and is constructed using seamed construction techniques.
Tank Top Specifications
The Tank Top is designed to fit bust measurements from 82 to 112 cm (32 to 44 inches). Finished bust measurements range from 81 to 119 cm (32 to 46¾ inches), with length to shoulder from 50 to 55 cm (19¾ to 21¾ inches). This sleeveless design offers a lighter layering option that coordinates with the cardigan.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Carnegie patterns employ several intermediate-level knitting techniques. Stranded colorwork is a primary feature, requiring knitters to work with multiple colors in a single row while carrying unused yarn across the back of the work. The pattern includes specific instructions for twisting yarn on the wrong side to avoid creating holes. Buttonhole construction is used for the cardigan's front closure, requiring knowledge of eyelet or standard buttonhole techniques. Seamed construction means pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together, allowing for precise shaping and professional finishing. All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible intermediate project.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used throughout both garments is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric. The colorwork is charted, with knitters reading odd rows (knit rows) from right to left and even rows (purl rows) from left to right. The pattern includes abbreviations for essential stitches such as knit (k), purl (p), yarn round needle (yrn) for creating eyelets, slip one knit one pass slipped stitch over (skpo) for decreasing, and make one (m1) for increasing. A 23-stitch repeat chart guides the stranded colorwork sections. The pattern notes that blue stitches on the chart are not worked during knitting but rather added afterward using the Swiss darn technique, simplifying the colorwork process.
Materials and Yarn
Both garments are knitted using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, a luxurious blend yarn supplied in 50g balls. The cardigan requires 6 to 8 balls of Mustard 316 (color A), 3 to 4 balls of Baby Pink 601 (color B), and 1 ball of Lake 301 (color C), depending on size. The tank top uses 4 to 6 balls of Baby Pink 601 (color A), 1 ball of Mustard 316 (color B), and 1 ball of Lake 301 (color C). The cardigan construction requires 10 buttons for the front closure.
Needles and Gauge
The patterns call for two pairs of knitting needles: one pair of 3mm (US 2-3) needles and one pair of 3.25mm (US 3) needles. The smaller needles are typically used for ribbed edgings, while the larger needles are used for the main fabric. The working gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10 cm (4 inch) square measured over the pattern using the 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit, particularly important given the range of finished sizes available.
Construction Notes
The pattern provides detailed shaping instructions, including armhole shaping achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows. The seamed construction allows for neat, finished seams along the sides and sleeves. Knitters are advised to
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