Curved Edge Cardigan - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Nell by Debbie Bliss

Curved Edge Cardigan – Knitting Pattern for Women by Debbie Bliss in Debbie Bliss Nell

The Curved Edge Cardigan is a women's knitted cardigan designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky-weight yarn. This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a relaxed, generously sized cardigan with a distinctive curved hem edge, making it a stylish and cosy wardrobe staple. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers six sizes to suit a wide range of figures.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written to fit chest sizes ranging from 86–92 cm (34–36 in) up to 137–142 cm (54–56 in), offering six size options in total. The finished chest measurements span from 120 cm (47¼ in) to 177 cm (69½ in), reflecting a comfortable, relaxed fit with generous positive ease. The length to back neck ranges from 78 cm (30¾ in) to 88 cm (34¾ in) depending on size, while the sleeve length is a consistent 17 cm (6¾ in) across all sizes, giving the garment a cropped, three-quarter or short-sleeve aesthetic.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's cardigan with a curved lower edge — a design detail that adds visual interest and a contemporary, relaxed silhouette. The short sleeve length and oversized chest measurements make it ideal as a layering piece. The curved hem is a signature shaping element that distinguishes this cardigan from a standard straight-hem design.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: The pieces of this cardigan are knitted flat, meaning each section — back, fronts, and sleeves — is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction: Once all pieces are complete, they are joined together using seaming techniques, giving the finished garment structure and a neat, professional finish typical of classic knitwear construction.
• Shaping: The curved edge detail requires careful shaping, likely involving increases and decreases worked at the lower edges of the fronts and/or back to create the characteristic curved hem silhouette.
• Make one increase (m1): The pattern uses the m1 technique — picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch — as a method of adding stitches during shaping.
• Circular needle usage: Both circular needles are called for, most likely for picking up and working neckband or button band stitches around the curved edges, even though the garment itself is worked flat.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st): The main body fabric is worked in stocking stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing a smooth, classic knitted fabric. The tension is measured over stocking stitch.
• Knit (k): Standard knit stitch forms the foundation of the fabric throughout the pattern.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50 g / 1¾ oz balls. The colourway used in the pattern is Willow 08, a soft, muted tone. The quantity required ranges from 8 balls for the smallest size up to 12 balls for the largest size. Debbie Bliss Nell is exclusively available at LoveCrafts.com.

The needles required are:

• Pair of 5.5 mm (US 9) knitting needles
• Pair of 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles
• 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needle
• 6 mm (US 10) circular needle

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 14 stitches and 20