Debbie Bliss Diana V Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Diana V Neck Sweater

What is Being Made

The Diana V Neck Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover featuring a classic V-neckline. This garment is available in seven size options ranging from chest measurements of 81–86cm (32–34 inches) up to 142–147cm (56–58 inches), with finished chest measurements spanning from 113cm (44½ inches) to 173cm (68 inches). The sweater is designed to be worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, making it an accessible project for knitters with some experience.

Techniques Used

The Diana V Neck Sweater employs seamed construction and is worked flat rather than in the round. This traditional approach involves knitting separate pieces—the back, front, and sleeves—on straight needles before joining them with seams. The V-neckline shaping is achieved through strategic decreases worked during the front piece, creating a flattering neckline that requires careful attention to stitch counts and row measurements. The pattern includes ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem, which is a standard finishing technique that provides elasticity and a polished appearance.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this pattern are knit and purl stitches, which form the foundation of the garment. The ribbing sections utilize a 2×2 rib pattern (alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches), which creates vertical lines and helps the fabric maintain its shape. Additional shaping techniques include knit two together (k2tog) and slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) decreases, which are used to shape the neckline and sleeve caps. The main body of the sweater is worked in a stocking stitch pattern, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side.

Materials and Gauge

The Diana V Neck Sweater is designed to be worked in Debbie Bliss Saphia yarn, a premium yarn available through LoveCrafts. The pattern requires 7 to 10 hanks of 100g/3½oz depending on the size selected, with the sample shown in the colorway Leaf 02. The project calls for 7mm (US 10½) knitting needles for the ribbed sections and a 7mm (US 10½) circular needle measuring 40cm/16 inches for neckline finishing, along with 8mm (US 11) knitting needles for the main body. The recommended gauge is 12 stitches and 17 rows to a 10cm/4-inch square when worked over pattern using the 8mm (US 11) needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Construction Details

The back and front pieces are cast on using the smaller 7mm needles with a 2×2 rib pattern for the hem, then switched to the larger 8mm needles for the main body. The front piece includes V-neckline shaping that begins partway through the piece, with decreases worked at regular intervals to create the characteristic V shape. Sleeves are worked separately and set into the armholes using seaming. The pattern provides finished measurements for length to shoulder ranging from 52cm (20½ inches) for the smallest size to 60cm (23¾ inches) for the largest, with all sleeve lengths measuring 37cm (14½ inches) from cast-on edge. This intermediate project is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and seaming methods.