Crochet Striped Sweater - Jumper Crochet Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Nell by Debbie Bliss

Crochet Striped Sweater Pattern by Debbie Bliss in Nell Yarn — Full Pattern Summary

This intermediate-level crochet pattern by Debbie Bliss produces a beautifully colourful striped pullover sweater for women, worked primarily in half treble crochet (UK) / half double crochet (US). Published under the Debbie Bliss Nell yarn collection, this design combines bold, cheerful stripe sequences with a classic, relaxed silhouette that suits a wide range of body types. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is exclusively sold through lovecrafts.com.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's striped crochet jumper worked in six coordinating colours of Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky-weight yarn. The sweater features a straight body, set-in or drop-shoulder sleeves, and a neat neckline shaped through decreases. It is designed with generous positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit garment suitable for everyday wear.

The pattern covers six sizes, fitting chest measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 132–137 cm (52–54 in), with finished chest measurements ranging from 100 cm (39½ in) to 150 cm (59 in). The length to back neck ranges from 58 cm to 69 cm, and the sleeve seam is a consistent 48–50 cm (19–19¾ in) across all sizes.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The body pieces are worked from the lower edge upward, which is a traditional and intuitive approach that makes length adjustments straightforward.
• Worked flat: The back and front panels are crocheted as flat, rectangular-based pieces, making it easy to manage stripe colour changes row by row.
• Worked in the round: Certain elements, most likely the sleeves or cuffs, incorporate working in the round for a seamless finish on those sections.
• Seamed construction: The finished pieces are joined together using seaming, giving the sweater a structured, garment-quality finish comparable to knitted seamed construction.
• Stripe patterning: Multiple yarn colours are introduced in a deliberate sequence, with each colour fastened off and rejoined as needed. This creates the signature multi-stripe effect across the body and sleeves.
• Neck shaping: The front neckline is shaped using a dividing row to separate left and right sides, with decreases worked using htr2tog / hdc2tog (half treble / half double crochet two together) to create a smooth, curved edge.

Stitches Used

• Half treble crochet (htr) / half double crochet (hdc): This is the primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves. It sits between a double crochet and a treble crochet in height, producing a dense yet slightly drapey fabric that works beautifully in chunky yarn.
• Double crochet (dc) / single crochet (sc): Used in specific sections, likely for edgings, neckbands, or finishing rows.
• htr2tog / hdc2tog: A decrease stitch worked by drawing through two stitches simultaneously, used to shape the armholes and neckline on both the front and back pieces.
• dc2tog / sc2tog: A paired decrease in double/single crochet, used where finer shaping is required.
• Slip stitch (ss): Used for joining rounds, seaming, or moving across stitches without adding height.
• Chain (ch): Foundation chains and turning chains — notably a 2-chain turning chain that counts as the first htr/hdc throughout the pattern.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50g / 1¾oz balls. Six colourways are used to create the stripe sequence: