Nina - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Angel by Debbie Bliss

Nina Sweater Knitting Pattern by Debbie Bliss

What Is Being Made

The Nina Sweater is a women's jumper designed by Debbie Bliss, available in five size options to fit bust measurements from 82-86cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127cm (48-50 inches). The finished garment features bust measurements ranging from 110cm (43¼ inches) to 150cm (59 inches), with a length to shoulder between 55-59cm (21¼-23¼ inches). The sleeve length is consistent at 43cm (17 inches) across all sizes. An optional hood is included as an additional design element for this pattern.

Techniques Used

The Nina Sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the pieces are knitted starting from the lower edges and worked upward, then assembled together using seaming techniques. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction of individual pattern pieces that are later joined.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

This intermediate-level pattern primarily utilizes stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), the fundamental knit fabric created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic appearance. The pattern incorporates several essential knitting techniques including:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches as the foundation
• Make one (m1) increases, created by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) for decreasing
• Yarn forward (yf) for creating decorative openings
• Through back of loops (tbl) for twisted stitch variations
• Slip stitches (sl) for edge finishing and pattern transitions

Materials and Gauge

The Nina Sweater is knitted in Debbie Bliss Angel, a lace-weight yarn in the colorway Heather 36. The main jumper requires 10 to 14 balls of 25g yarn depending on the size selected, with the optional hood requiring an additional 3 balls of the same yarn.

The pattern calls for two pairs of needles: 3.75mm (US 5) needles for ribbed edges and 4mm (US 6) needles for the main body fabric. The stitch gauge is 20 stitches and 26 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square, which is essential to achieve the correct finished measurements and garment fit.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-piece garment construction and seaming techniques.