Debbie Bliss Lizzy 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: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Bust: 81cm to 117cm (31.8" to 46") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles, 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.00mm (US 6) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB193 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK |
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Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK
Gold (13)
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Product Description
Debbie Bliss Lizzy is a sophisticated sweater with a drop-shoulder silhouette, long sleeves, and a deep v-neck that's echoed in its chevron texture pattern. Simple to dress up or down, Lizzy is also a pullover that you'll be able to wear much of the year, knit in cotton and viscose blend Debbie Bliss Piper. This yarn keeps you cool even as temperatures rise and it provides a crisp stitch definition that makes texture patterns pop. Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up, this pullover is seamed for structure and has deep ribbed trims framing the body and sleeves for a classic finish. Timeless style meets modern fit and feel with Lizzy—add this versatile sweater to your handmade wardrobe and always have an instantly elegant outfit at the ready! Texture pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 42 (46, 50, 54)”
Length to shoulder – 24½ (25¼, 26, 26¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 8 (8, 8, 9) balls Debbie Bliss Piper (50% Cotton/ 50% Viscose; 100g/218yds), shown in #13 Gold
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) single points and circular
US 6 (4.00mm) single points and circular
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in pattern with US 6 (4.00mm) needles
Debbie Bliss Lizzy Knitted Sweater
What Is Being Made
The Debbie Bliss Lizzy is a knitted sweater designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 112-117 cm (44-46 inches). The finished garment features bust measurements of 107 cm, 117 cm, 127 cm, or 137 cm (42, 46, 50, or 54 inches respectively) depending on the chosen size. The length to shoulder measures between 62-68 cm (24½-26¾ inches), with sleeve length fixed at 46 cm (18 inches) across all sizes. This intermediate-level sweater is worked in a seamed construction using the flat knitting method.
Techniques Used
The Lizzy employs seamed construction, meaning the back, front, and sleeves are knitted as separate flat pieces and then sewn together. This approach is characteristic of traditional garment assembly and allows for precise shaping and finishing. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles or circular needles used back-and-forth, rather than in the round. The pattern includes ribbed edgings at the cuffs and hem to provide elasticity and a finished appearance. Shaping techniques such as increases and decreases are incorporated to achieve the proper fit through the body and sleeves.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches to create textured fabric. The ribbing sections utilize a 2x2 rib pattern (alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches), which is worked for 8 cm (3¼ inches) on the lower edge. The main body features an eight-row repeat pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in a structured arrangement, creating visual interest while maintaining intermediate-level complexity. Standard abbreviations used throughout include k (knit), p (purl), inc (increase), dec (decrease), skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over), and sl (slip stitch).
Materials and Gauge
The Debbie Bliss Lizzy requires 8 to 9 balls of 100g Debbie Bliss Piper yarn in Gold, depending on the size selected. The yarn is worked on 3.75mm (US 5) and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles. Both straight needles and circular needles in these sizes are specified, with a note that larger sizes may benefit from using circular needles worked flat rather than straight needles for easier stitch management. The pattern achieves a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows to a 10 cm (4 inch) square when worked over pattern using the 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished measurements.
Pattern Structure
The pattern is organized into sections for the back, front, and sleeves. Initial instructions specify different row sequences for the 1st and 3rd sizes versus the 2nd and 4th sizes, allowing customization for each finished bust measurement. The cast-on numbers vary by size, ranging from 130 stitches to 166 stitches. After the ribbed cuff or hem section, the pattern transitions to the main stitch repeat, which is clearly defined and repeated throughout the body and sleeve sections until the required length is achieved. This downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions for knitters to construct a finished, wearable sweater.
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