Debbie Bliss Heart Sweater
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 82cm to 137cm |
Product Description
Debbie Bliss Heart Sweater is an adorable women’s pullover knit in Nell, a luxurious blend of mohair and Merino wool that will work upin a fluffy flash on large needles. This sweet and fun to knit sweater isperfect to learn The pullover is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up andthen seamed. The intarsia motif is in chart form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 35ؘ½ (39¾, 44½, 48¾, 53½, 57¾)”
Length to Shoulder – 17¼ (18, 19, 19¾, 20½, 21¼)”
Sleeve Length – 3¼” for all sizes
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Nell (78% Mohair/ 13% Merino Wool/9% Polyamide; 50g/109yds)
Color A – 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) ballsshown in 06 Aqua
Color B – 1 ball for all sizes shownin 10 Ruby
Needles:
US 9 (5.50mm)
US 10 (6.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 10(6.00mm)
Debbie Bliss Heart Sweater
What is Being Made
The Debbie Bliss Heart Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 82–137 cm (32–54 inches). This sweater features a decorative heart motif worked into the design and is available in six size options. The finished measurements range from 90 cm (35½ inches) at the chest to 147 cm (57¾ inches) for the largest size, with length to shoulder measurements varying from 44 cm (17¼ inches) to 54 cm (21¼ inches) depending on size. All sizes feature a consistent sleeve length of 8 cm (3¼ inches).
Techniques Used
This knitting project employs several intermediate to advanced techniques. The sweater uses stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology) as the primary fabric construction method. The pattern incorporates charted colorwork to create the heart design, requiring the knitter to follow a detailed chart while working in the round or flat. The pattern also includes make one increases (m1) strategically placed to shape the garment, and knit two together decreases (k2tog) for shaping at the armholes and neckline. The sweater is constructed with set-in sleeves, requiring careful measurement and placement of stitches before binding off sections.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the main fabric
- Purl stitch (p) – used for reverse stockinette sections and texture variation
- Make one (m1) – increases worked by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between stitches, used for shaping
- Knit two together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used for armhole and neckline shaping
- Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) – a left-leaning decrease for balanced shaping
- Stocking stitch (st st) – alternating knit and purl rows to create a smooth, uniform fabric
- Cast off (bind off) – the finishing technique to secure stitches at edges
Materials and Tools
The Debbie Bliss Heart Sweater is knitted using Debbie Bliss Nell yarn, a 50g (1¾ oz) ball weight. The project requires 4–6 balls in Aqua 06 (the main color, abbreviated as A) depending on size, and 1 ball in Ruby 10 (the contrast color for the heart motif, abbreviated as B). Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 5.5mm (US 9) needles and 6mm (US 10) needles. The working gauge is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles, which is essential to achieve the correct finished measurements. The pattern is presented in downloadable PDF format and includes a charted heart design for colorwork placement.
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