Cropped Cable Sweater - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss

Cropped Cable Sweater – Knitting Pattern for Women by Debbie Bliss

This pattern by Debbie Bliss provides instructions for a cropped cable sweater designed for women, knitted in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran yarn. The design features bold, textured cable panels that give the finished garment a classic yet contemporary look, making it a versatile wardrobe staple. The cropped silhouette keeps the style modern and flattering, sitting above the natural waist for a relaxed, fashion-forward fit.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written across seven sizes, covering a wide range of chest measurements:

• To fit chest: 76–81, 86–92, 97–102, 107–112, 117–122, 127–132, and 137–142 cm (30–32, 34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, and 54–56 in)
• Finished chest circumference: 84, 95, 106, 117, 128, 140, and 151 cm (33, 37½, 41¾, 46, 50¼, 55, and 59½ in)
• Length: 52–61 cm (20½–24 in), varying by size
• Sleeve length: 45 cm / 17¾ in (consistent across all sizes)

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a cropped women's sweater (jumper) featuring prominent cable detailing. The cropped length and cable texture combine to create a garment that works equally well dressed up or worn casually. The sweater includes set-in or structured sleeves of a fixed length, giving a neat, tailored appearance.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills further. The key techniques involved include:

• Cable knitting – the defining feature of this design, creating the raised, rope-like twisted columns of stitches that give the sweater its texture and visual interest
• Worked flat – the pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, which is the traditional method for seamed garment construction
• Seamed construction – the individual pieces (front, back, and sleeves) are knitted separately and then joined together using seaming techniques, producing a structured finish with clean edges
• Increases and decreases – used for shaping the body and sleeves, including the make 1 (m1) increase method
• Garter stitch (g-st) – referenced in the pattern, likely used for borders, cuffs, or hem bands to provide a neat, non-curling edge
• Stocking stitch (st st) – used as a background fabric alongside the cable panels

Stitches Used

The pattern uses a combination of fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches:

• C8B (Cable 8 Back) – slip the next 4 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back, knit 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle; this creates a right-leaning cable twist
• C8F (Cable 8 Front) – slip the next 4 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front, knit 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle; this creates a left-leaning cable twist
• Knit (k) – the foundational stitch used throughout
• Stocking stitch – alternating knit and purl rows to create a smooth, flat fabric
• Garter stitch – knitting every row to create a ridged, reversible texture

Cable stitches like C8B and C8F are worked using a cable needle – a short auxiliary needle used to hold