Selene - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

Selene Women's Jumper Knitting Pattern by Debbie Bliss – Full Pattern Summary

The Selene Jumper is a beautifully designed women's knitted sweater from Debbie Bliss, released in 2024. This pattern creates a classic, elegant pullover jumper worked in a two-colour stripe design, making it a versatile wardrobe staple. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as an intermediate level project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and working with multiple colours but are not yet at an advanced level.

What Is Being Made

The Selene pattern produces a women's pullover jumper with a clean, timeless silhouette. It is designed to be seamed together from flat-knitted pieces, giving the finished garment a structured, tailored feel. The jumper is offered in a generous range of sizes to fit a wide variety of body types:

• To fit chest sizes: 81–86, 92–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, and 142–147 cm (32–34 to 56–58 inches)
• Finished chest measurements: 120, 131, 140, 151, 160, 171, and 182 cm respectively

The generous range of finished measurements means the jumper has a relaxed, comfortable fit across all sizes, with positive ease built into each size option.

Techniques Used

The Selene jumper is constructed using several key knitting techniques that intermediate knitters will find both familiar and rewarding to practise:

• Worked flat: All pieces of the jumper are knitted flat, meaning back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round. This is a traditional construction method that produces neat, even fabric.
• Seamed construction: Once the individual pieces are complete, they are joined together using seaming techniques. Seamed garments are known for their durability and clean finish, and the seams themselves can add structure to the shoulders and sides.
• Stripes: The design features a two-colour stripe pattern worked throughout, alternating between the two chosen shades of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK. Stripe knitting at an intermediate level may involve managing yarn carries up the side of the work and keeping tension consistent across colour changes.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Selene jumper is stocking stitch (st st), which is the classic combination of knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. Stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric that is ideal for showcasing stripe colourwork. Additional stitches and techniques referenced in the abbreviations include:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) – the foundational stitches of the pattern
• skpo – slip one stitch, knit one stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; a left-leaning decrease used in shaping
• k2tog – knit two stitches together; a right-leaning decrease used for shaping necklines, armholes, and other areas
• sl – slip stitch, used as part of decrease techniques
• tbl – through the back loop, which twists a stitch and is used in specific shaping contexts

These shaping stitches are typical of intermediate-level garment knitting and allow the jumper to be neatly tailored at the armholes, shoulders, and neckline.

Tension

The stated tension for the Selene pattern is 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches, measured over stocking stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important in a garment of this type, as it directly affects the finished chest measurement and overall fit. Knitters are encouraged to swatch carefully before beginning.

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Quantities

The Selene jumper is designed specifically for Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a premium yarn known for its smooth finish and stitch definition, which makes it particularly well suited to stripe patterns and stocking st