Debbie Bliss Edge to Edge Cabled Jacket Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Edge to Edge Cabled Jacket

What is Being Made

The Edge to Edge Cabled Jacket is a sophisticated knitted cardigan designed by Debbie Bliss, available in seven sizes to fit chest measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 inches) up to 142–147 cm (56–58 inches). The finished garment features chest measurements ranging from 92 cm (36¼ inches) to 148 cm (58¼ inches), with length to shoulder varying from 67 cm (26½ inches) to 73 cm (28¾ inches). All sizes feature a consistent sleeve length of 44 cm (17¼ inches). This is an advanced-level knitting project suitable for experienced crafters.

Techniques Used

Seamed Construction: The jacket is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, meaning individual pieces are knitted separately and then seamed together. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and detailed cable panel placement across the front and back.

Cable Work: The design features intricate cable panels as its primary decorative element. Multiple cable abbreviations are used throughout the pattern, including C4B (cable 4 back), C4BP (cable 4 back with purl), C4F (cable 4 front), and C4FP (cable 4 front with purl). These cables are created by slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding them to either the back or front of the work, and then knitting or purling stitches in a specific sequence to create the characteristic twisted rope effect. The pattern specifies a 24-row cable panel repeat that forms the foundation of the garment's visual design.

Edge-to-Edge Construction: The jacket employs an edge-to-edge finishing method, meaning the edges of knitted pieces are joined directly without additional selvage stitches, creating a seamless and refined appearance at seams.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with advanced cable techniques. Core stitches include:

• Knit (k): The basic knit stitch forms the foundation of the fabric
• Purl (p): Purl stitches create texture and are used strategically in the cable panel design to frame and define cable columns
• Cable stitches: C4B, C4BP, C4F, and C4FP variations create the dimensional cable patterns
• Increases (inc/m1): Make one stitch increases are used for shaping, created by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between stitches
• Decreases (dec/skpo): Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) decreases are employed for shaping the garment
• Stocking stitch (st st): Alternating knit and purl rows create the smooth, classic fabric base

Materials

The Edge to Edge Cabled Jacket is designed to be knitted using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK yarn in the colorway Ecru 02. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 18 balls (50g/1¾oz each) for the smallest size to 32 balls for the largest size, providing approximately 234–416 grams of yarn depending on the finished garment size. The pattern specifies 4mm (US 6) knitting needles for the main fabric, with a circular 4mm needle recommended for larger sizes. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches throughout the design. The pattern is worked to a gauge of 30 stitches and 31 rows over a 10 cm (4-inch) square when measured over the cable pattern using 4mm needles.