Debbie Bliss Lund Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Lund Striped Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Lund is a sophisticated striped sweater designed by Debbie Bliss, suitable for advanced knitters. This garment is a classic pullover jumper available in three finished bust sizes: 86–97 cm (34–38 in), 102–112 cm (40–44 in), and 117–127 cm (46–50 in). The sweater features a length to shoulder of 52–56 cm (20½–22 in) and sleeve length of 35 cm (13¾ in), making it a versatile piece for various body proportions.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Lund is worked using the bottom-up seamed construction method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the lower edge upward, then assembled together with seams. This approach allows for precise shaping and easier adjustments during the knitting process.

The sweater employs worked flat knitting, using straight needles rather than circular needles for the main sections, though the pattern notes that a circular needle may be used and worked backwards and forwards for convenience. The design features horizontal and vertical striping as the primary patterning technique, creating visual interest through strategic color placement.

Vertical stripes are achieved by carrying yarn up the wrong side of the work between color changes, eliminating the need to cut and rejoin yarn repeatedly. The pattern uses separate balls of yarn for specific vertical blocks: Stone yarn for each 8-stitch vertical block, Mallard for each 3-stitch vertical block, and Mustard for each 4-stitch vertical block. This technique allows the main Stone color to carry across single stitches in Deep Rose, and Mustard to carry across single stitches in Sea Green, creating a cohesive striped design without excessive yarn management.

Stitches Used

The Lund primarily features stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) as the main fabric structure, creating a smooth, classic knit surface. Additional stitch techniques include:

• Two-color rib pattern for textured sections, worked at a gauge of 28 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (4 in)
• Make one (m1) increases, executed by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) for decreases
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) for additional decrease options
• Yarn forward (yf) for creating decorative eyelet effects within the pattern

The stocking stitch sections are worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over a 10 cm (4 in) square, providing a stable, wearable fabric with good drape.

Materials and Tools

The Lund is designed to be knitted with Debbie Bliss Rialto DK yarn, a double-knit weight yarn that offers excellent stitch definition and color clarity for the striped design. The yarn requirements vary by size:

• 7–8 balls (50g each) of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Stone 06 (the primary color, marked as A)
• 3 balls (50g each) each of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Sea Green 81 and Mallard 82
• 2 balls (50g each) of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Mustard 99
• 1 ball (50g) of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Deep Rose 50

Knitting needles required include a pair each of 3.75 mm (US 5) and 4 mm (US 6) needles. The 3.75 mm needles are typically used for ribbed cuffs and edges, while the 4 mm needles are used for the main body and striped pattern work. Advanced knitters may choose to use a circular needle worked flat for increased comfort and flexibility during the construction process.