Clemence Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

Clemence Jumper – Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

The Clemence Jumper is a beautifully crafted women's cable knit sweater designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in Cashmerino Aran yarn. This advanced-level knitting pattern produces a classically styled pullover jumper with rich cable detailing, making it a rewarding project for experienced knitters looking to showcase their skills. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it easy to access and reference at any time.

What Is Being Made

The Clemence is a women's fitted-to-relaxed pullover jumper featuring prominent cable panels. It is sized to fit a bust measurement of 81–86 cm (32–34 in), 92–97 cm (36–38 in), or 102–107 cm (40–42 in), with finished bust measurements of 93 cm (36½ in), 107 cm (42 in), and 122 cm (48 in) respectively. The finished length to shoulder ranges from 61 cm to 67 cm depending on size, and sleeve lengths range from 46 cm to 50 cm. The generous ease in the finished measurements gives the garment a comfortable, wearable silhouette suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

• Seamed construction: The Clemence is worked as separate flat pieces — typically a back, front, and sleeves — which are then sewn together. This traditional approach gives the finished garment excellent structure and shape retention.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, which is standard for seamed garments. The pattern notes suggest using a circular needle when managing a large number of stitches, working back and forth in rows rather than rounds — a practical tip for handling the width of the body pieces comfortably.
• Cable knitting: The defining feature of the Clemence is its intricate cable work. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle and holding them either at the front or back of the work before knitting them in a different order, creating the characteristic twisted rope and braid effects.

Stitches and Cable Abbreviations

The pattern uses a range of specific cable stitches that give the Clemence its distinctive texture. These include:

• C4B / C6B / C8B: Cable crossing where stitches are held at the back of the work, creating a right-leaning twist. The number indicates the total stitches involved in the cross.
• C4F / C6F / C8F: Cable crossing where stitches are held at the front of the work, creating a left-leaning twist.
• C4BP: A combination cable cross where two stitches are held at the back, two stitches are knitted, and then the held stitches are purled — used to create diagonal travelling cable lines.
• C4FP: The front-held version of the combination cross, where two stitches are held to the front, two are purled, and then the held stitches are knitted — producing the opposite diagonal direction.
• Standard knit and purl stitches form the background fabric between cable panels, providing contrast and definition to the raised cable motifs.

The interplay of these cable variations — back crosses, front crosses, and travelling knit-purl combination cables — creates the complex, textured surface that makes the Clemence a visually striking garment. Travelling cables, in particular, are a hallmark of sophisticated cable knitting, as they allow cable lines to move diagonally across the fabric rather than simply twisting in place.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as advanced, making it best suited to knitters who are already comfortable with cable techniques and reading multi-row pattern repeats. The pattern includes helpful notes to assist even experienced knitters — for example, guidance on the increase rows, noting that stitches can be worked as knit stitches as long as the stitch count is maintained correctly. These practical tips help knitters navigate the more complex sections with confidence.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The Clemence is designed specifically for