Puff Sleeve Sweater - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Nell by Debbie Bliss

Puff Sleeve Sweater Knitting Pattern by Debbie Bliss in Nell Yarn

This Puff Sleeve Sweater is a women's knitted jumper designed by Debbie Bliss, worked in her luxurious chunky-weight Debbie Bliss Nell yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as an intermediate difficulty project, making it an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to tackle more structured shaping and construction techniques. The finished garment is a stylish, contemporary sweater featuring dramatically voluminous puff sleeves — a fashionable design detail that adds visual interest and a modern silhouette to a classic pullover shape.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written to fit a range of chest sizes, offering excellent versatility across five size options:

• To fit chest: 86–92, 97–102, 107–112, 117–122, and 127–132 cm (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, and 50–52 inches)
• Finished chest measurement: 100, 111, 123, 134, and 145 cm (39¼, 43¾, 48½, 52¾, and 57 inches)
• Length to shoulder: 48, 50, 52, 54, and 56 cm (19, 19¾, 20½, 21¼, and 22 inches)
• Sleeve length: 60 cm / 23½ inches for all sizes

The finished measurements include a degree of positive ease, which is typical for a relaxed, comfortable jumper fit. Knitters are encouraged to choose their size based on their actual chest measurement and desired ease preference.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50g / 1¾oz balls. The colourway used in the pattern is Ruby 10. The number of balls required varies by size:

• 7 balls for sizes 86–92 cm and 97–102 cm
• 8 balls for sizes 107–112 cm
• 9 balls for size 117–122 cm
• 10 balls for size 127–132 cm

Debbie Bliss Nell is exclusively available at LoveCrafts.com, making it straightforward to source the exact recommended yarn for this project.

Needles

Two pairs of straight knitting needles are required:

• 5.5mm (US 9) knitting needles — typically used for ribbing or borders
• 6mm (US 10) knitting needles — used for the main body of the sweater

Tension / Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished garment. The stated tension for this pattern is 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm / 4 inches measured over stocking stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles. Knitters are strongly advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size if necessary to match this gauge.

Construction Techniques

The Puff Sleeve Sweater is constructed using a combination of well-established knitting techniques suited to an intermediate skill level:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the lower hem upward toward the shoulders, which is a traditional and intuitive method that allows knitters to try on the garment as they go and make length adjustments easily.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles, meaning the knitter works back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This is a classic approach for seamed garments.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces — body panels and sleeves — are sewn together upon completion. Seaming adds structure and durability to the finished sweater, and is particularly well-suited to