Manon Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

Manon Jumper – Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

The Manon Jumper is a beautifully structured women's cable knit sweater designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in Rialto DK yarn. Rated as an advanced knitting project, this pattern rewards experienced knitters with a sophisticated, textured fabric created through a combination of classic cable techniques. The jumper is seamed and worked flat, giving it a traditional, tailored finish that suits a wide range of bust sizes.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Manon Jumper is designed to fit the following bust measurements:

• 81–86 cm (32–34 in) – Finished bust: 84 cm / 33 in
• 92–97 cm (36–38 in) – Finished bust: 93 cm / 36½ in
• 102–107 cm (40–42 in) – Finished bust: 102 cm / 40¼ in

The length to shoulder ranges from 63 cm to 65 cm (approximately 24¾–25½ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 44 cm (17¼ in) across all sizes. These generous, wearable proportions make the Manon a versatile wardrobe staple.

Materials Required

This pattern is worked in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a premium yarn celebrated for its smooth stitch definition — an essential quality when working intricate cable patterns. The colourway specified in the pattern is Mallard 82, a rich, deep tone that beautifully showcases the raised texture of the cables.

• Yarn: 11 (12:14) x 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Mallard 82
• Needles: A pair each of 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5), and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
• Circular needle: 4mm (US 6) circular knitting needle (used for finishing details such as neckbands)
• Cable needle: Required for working all cable crossings throughout the pattern

Construction Method

The Manon Jumper is worked flat in separate pieces — typically a front, back, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together to create the finished garment. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and a neat, structured silhouette. Knitters comfortable with mattress stitch or backstitch seaming will find this approach produces a polished, professional result.

Techniques Used

As an advanced pattern, Manon employs a range of techniques that require confidence and experience:

• Cable knitting – The defining feature of this design, cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle and crossing them either to the front or back of the work before knitting them off. This creates the characteristic twisted, rope-like columns of texture.
• Seamed construction – Individual pieces are joined using seaming techniques after blocking, ensuring a structured and durable garment.
• Worked flat – All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, requiring the knitter to manage both right-side and wrong-side rows.
• Increases and decreases – Shaping throughout the body and sleeves uses standard increase and decrease methods, including m1 (make one) and s2kpo (slip 2, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over).

Stitches and Cable Abbreviations

The Manon pattern introduces several specific cable stitches that form the core of its textural design:

• C3F – Slip next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, purl 1, then knit 2 from the cable needle. Creates a left-leaning cable cross with a purl stitch