Debbie Bliss Flurina Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 81cm to 107cm |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK |
What you'll need
| To Fit Chest: | 81cm | 86cm | 92cm | 97cm | 102cm | 107cm |
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Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Pewter (4)
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10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Ruby (24)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Ecru (2)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
The Flurina Cardigan from Debbie Bliss combines several techniques to create a stunning sweater you can make your own. Knit in Cashmerino DK, the fronts, back, and sleeves feature cables, bobbles, and embroidery. The flowers are embroidered around the bobbles after knitting is completed. The cardigan is finished off with coordinating pom poms and a twisted cord at the neck. Note: The cable pattern is written only, and the embroidery is at your discretion.
Debbie Bliss Flurina Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Flurina Cardigan is an advanced-level knitted cardigan pattern designed using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern provides comprehensive instructions for creating a sophisticated cardigan suitable for experienced knitters seeking a challenging project.
Craft and Technique Overview
This is a knitting project classified as advanced difficulty, indicating it incorporates complex shaping, intricate stitch patterns, and precise construction techniques. The pattern uses UK knitting terminology with US equivalents provided throughout for international crafters.
Stitches Used
The Flurina Cardigan employs several fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:
- Garter stitch — created by knitting every row, providing a textured, reversible fabric
- Moss stitch (also called seed stitch) — an alternating knit and purl pattern that creates a bumpy, dimensional texture; worked as K1 [p1, k1] to end when using an odd number of stitches, or [K1 p1] to end when using an even number of stitches
- Ribbing — likely used for cuffs, waistbands, or neckline finishing
- Increases — including kfb (knit into front and back of stitch), pfb (purl into front and back), m1 (make one), and inc techniques for shaping
- Decreases — including skpo (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over), sk2togpo (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over), and s2togkpo (slip 2 together, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over) for tapering and fitted construction
Materials
The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK yarn, a luxury blend combining cashmere, merino wool, and microfiber for softness and durability. DK (double knitting) weight yarn is a medium-weight option that produces refined drape and definition in stitch patterns. Knitters will require appropriate needles for DK-weight yarn, with specific needle sizes detailed in the full pattern instructions. Measurements are provided in both metric (centimetres, millimetres, metres, grams) and imperial (inches, ounces) units to accommodate different regional preferences.
Pattern Structure and Instructions
The PDF includes a comprehensive abbreviations glossary covering standard knitting terminology. Instructions detail essential techniques such as casting on, casting off (binding off), maintaining rib patterns during finishing edges, picking up and knitting or purling along edges, and working stitches knitwise or purlwise. The pattern uses standard notation including abbreviations for repeat sections, stitch counts, and shaping instructions, making it suitable for experienced knitters familiar with reading advanced patterns.
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