Debbie Bliss Weekender Collection Ebook Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Weekender Collection Ebook

The Weekender Collection is a downloadable PDF ebook from Debbie Bliss Limited featuring four intermediate-level knitting projects designed for crafters seeking stylish, wearable pieces. This collection offers a range of cardigans, sweaters, and tops suitable for weekend wear and everyday occasions.

Saoirse Cropped Cardigan

The Saoirse Cropped Cardigan is a structured, fitted cardigan designed to sit at the natural waist. This project showcases classic cardigan construction with button-front closure and tailored shaping. The design is available in multiple sizes ranging from chest measurements of 81-86cm (32-34 inches) through to 142-147cm (56-58 inches), with finished chest widths from 107cm to 168cm depending on size selection.

Techniques and Construction: The Saoirse employs fundamental knitting techniques including cast-on methods, stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) as the primary fabric, armhole shaping, and button band finishing. The pattern uses slip stitches and decrease techniques such as skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) for shaping. Stitch holders are utilized to manage stitches during construction.

Materials and Gauge: This cardigan is crafted using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn in the Mustard 316 colorway. Yarn requirements range from 10 to 17 balls of 50g (1¾oz) depending on size. The project uses both 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles. The working tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square measured over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles. Three 3cm (1¼-inch) buttons complete the front closure.

Finished Measurements: Back and front length ranges from 46cm to 56cm (18 to 22 inches). Sleeve length measures 44cm (17¼ inches) for smaller sizes, reducing to 42cm (16½ inches) for larger sizes.

Odette Boxy Top

The Odette Boxy Top represents a contemporary silhouette with relaxed, oversized proportions. This top design provides a modern alternative to fitted styles, offering comfort and ease of movement while maintaining structured shaping through careful stitch placement and decreasing techniques.

Rafaela Wrapover Cardigan

The Rafaela Wrapover Cardigan features a distinctive wrap-front construction, combining elegance with practical layering capability. This design demonstrates intermediate-level shaping and closure techniques, offering versatility in styling options through its wrapover front detail.

Maude Sweater

The Maude Sweater completes the collection with a classic pullover design. This garment showcases essential sweater construction methods including body shaping, sleeve cap shaping, and neckline finishing, making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters seeking to refine their sweater-making skills.

Yarn and Materials Overview

Fiber Content: All projects in the Weekender Collection utilize Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, a premium yarn blend offering softness and drape. This yarn is available through LoveCrafts and comes in 50g (1¾oz) balls.

Needle Requirements: Projects employ 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles. The 3mm needles are typically used for ribbed edgings and borders, while 3.25mm needles work the main fabric in stocking stitch.

Additional Notions: Patterns include stitch holders for managing active stitches during construction and shaping phases.

Skill Level and Techniques

Rated as intermediate difficulty, these projects assume familiarity with fundamental knitting techniques including casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, and basic garment assembly. Crafters will encounter armhole shaping, sleeve cap construction, and various finishing methods throughout the collection.