Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater Knitting Pattern
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: 82-97cm to 132-137cm |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Intarsia, Seamed, Stripes, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 6.00mm (US 10) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB378 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky
Mist (2)
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Cloud (1)
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Rose (9)
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Ruby (10)
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Willow (8)
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Product Description
Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater is a stunning women’s
pullover knit in Nell, a luxurious blend of mohair and Merino wool that will
work up in a fluffy flash on large needles. The sweater features a patchwork of
colors and texture that makes intarsia and mohair work well together. The
pullover is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 43¼ (47¾, 50, 54¾, 59, 66)”
Length to Shoulder – 21¼ (21¼, 22, 23, 23½,
24½)”
Sleeve Length – 17¼ (18, 18, 18, 19, 19)”
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Nell (78% Mohair/ 13% Merino Wool/
9% Polyamide; 50g/109yds)
Color A – 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls
shown in 02 Mist
Color B – 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls shown in
01 Cloud
Color C – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s) shown
in 09 Rose
Color D – 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls shown in
10 Ruby
Color E – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s) shown
in 08 Willow
Needles: US 10 (6.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater
What is Being Made
The Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 82-87cm (32-34 inches) up to 132-137cm (52-54 inches). The finished garment features chest measurements from 110cm (43¼ inches) to 167cm (66 inches), with length options from 54cm to 62cm (21¼ to 24½ inches) and sleeve lengths from 44cm to 48cm (17¼ to 19 inches). This sweater combines colorwork and textural elements to create a sophisticated patchwork design suitable for various occasions.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs several advanced knitting techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level:
- Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and a more intuitive building process
- Intarsia colorwork: Multiple colors are incorporated using the intarsia technique, which allows for larger blocks of contrasting colors without carrying yarn across the back of the work
- Stripes: Striped sections add visual interest and variety to the patchwork design
- Worked flat: The pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to finish the garment
- Seamed construction: Individual pieces (front, back, and sleeves) are sewn together to create the finished sweater
Stitches Used
The Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined to create texture and structure:
- Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The primary stitch used throughout most of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a defined V-pattern on the right side
- Moss stitch (seed stitch): Used in specific sections to create textural contrast, formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern that appears identical on both sides
- Garter stitch: Likely used for edge finishing or ribbing details to provide structure and prevent curling
Materials
The Debbie Bliss Patchwork Sweater is worked using Debbie Bliss Nell yarn, a premium knitting yarn available exclusively through Lovecrafts. The pattern requires five coordinated colorways in 50g (1¾oz) balls:
- Mist 02 (A): 3 to 5 balls depending on size
- Cloud 01 (B): 2 to 4 balls depending on size
- Rose 09 (C): 1 to 3 balls depending on size
- Ruby 10 (D): 2 to 4 balls depending on size
- Willow 08 (E): 1 to 3 balls depending on size
The pattern is worked on 6mm (US 10) knitting needles with a gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square measured over stocking stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit across all six size options provided in this pattern.
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