Patsy Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cotton DK

Patsy Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women – Debbie Bliss Cotton DK

The Patsy Sweater is a beautifully structured women's pullover designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in Debbie Bliss Cotton DK yarn. This pattern produces a classic, elegant jumper featuring a striking combination of cable panels and stripe detailing, making it a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy texture and colour work within a relatively accessible framework. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as a beginner-friendly design, though the inclusion of cables and stripe sequences adds satisfying depth for those looking to build their skills.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's fitted-to-relaxed pullover sweater, knitted flat in separate pieces and then seamed together. It is designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 82–87 cm (32–34 in) up to 112–117 cm (44–46 in), with finished bust measurements of 120 cm, 130 cm, 141 cm, and 151 cm across the four sizes. The length to back neck ranges from 62 cm to 68 cm depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 44 cm (17¼ in) across all sizes. The sweater has a ribbed hem and cuffs, a cable-textured body, and a neatly finished neckline worked on a circular needle.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Cotton DK in three colourways:

• Pale Pink 72 (shade M – main colour): 13, 15, 17, or 19 50g balls depending on size
• Duck Egg 09 (shade A): 2, 3, 3, or 4 50g balls
• White 01 (shade B): 2, 3, 3, or 4 50g balls

Debbie Bliss Cotton DK is a smooth, 100% cotton double knitting weight yarn, well-suited to stitch definition in cable work and clean colour separation in striped sections. Its natural fibre content makes the finished sweater breathable and comfortable to wear across seasons.

The required needles and notions include:

• A pair of 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles
• A pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
• A 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle
• A 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle
• A cable needle

Tension

The stated tension is 23 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern using 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving correct tension is especially important in a garment with significant ease variation across sizes, and knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning.

Techniques Used

The Patsy Sweater employs a range of classic hand-knitting techniques that combine to create its distinctive textured appearance:

• Cables – The body of the sweater features cable panels worked using a cable needle. Two specific cable crossings are defined in the pattern: C4F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle held at front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle) and C4B (slip 2 stitches to cable needle held at back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle). These four-stitch cable crossings create the classic twisted rope or plait effect that gives the garment its structured, tactile surface.
• Stripes – The lower ribbed section of the back and front pieces is worked in a stripe sequence, alternating between Duck Egg 09 (A) and White 01 (B) before transitioning to the main colour