Ribbed Yoke Sweater - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Nell by Debbie Bliss

Ribbed Yoke Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women by Debbie Bliss in Nell Yarn

This Ribbed Yoke Sweater is a women's pullover knitting pattern designed by Debbie Bliss, worked in the designer's own Debbie Bliss Nell yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and produces a classically shaped, cosy sweater with a distinctive ribbed yoke — a design detail that adds both texture and visual interest to the upper body and shoulder area. The ribbed yoke construction is a timeless technique that creates a naturally fitted, flattering silhouette while keeping the knitting engaging from cast-on to cast-off.

Garment Overview

The Ribbed Yoke Sweater is a single-design pattern featuring one complete women's jumper worked in a chunky weight yarn. It is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, making it accessible to a broad range of knitters and body types. The finished garment is a relaxed, wearable everyday sweater with set-in or yoke-style construction, a ribbed upper section, and standard long sleeves.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes, designed to fit the following chest measurements:

• 86–92 cm (34–36 in)
• 97–102 cm (38–40 in)
• 107–112 cm (42–44 in)
• 117–122 cm (46–48 in)
• 127–132 cm (50–52 in)
• 137–142 cm (54–56 in)

The finished chest measurements range from 103 cm (40½ in) up to 153 cm (60¼ in), providing generous positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Length to shoulder ranges from 63 cm to 73 cm across the size range, and the sleeve length is a consistent 45 cm (17¾ in) for all sizes.

Techniques Used

This pattern is a knitting project and employs several key techniques that knitters will encounter throughout the construction:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) — used for the main body sections, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Ribbing — the signature feature of this design, used prominently across the yoke to create the textured, elasticated upper section
• Increasing — specifically the make one (m1) increase, worked by picking up and knitting into the back of the loop lying between stitches, used to shape the garment
• Working in the round — the pattern calls for circular needles, suggesting that portions of the sweater, particularly the yoke or neckband, are worked circularly
• Flat knitting — straight needle sections are used for body and sleeve panels

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in the Ribbed Yoke Sweater include:

• Knit (k) — the foundational knitting stitch, used throughout
• Purl (p) — worked alongside knit stitches to create the ribbed texture on the yoke
• Rib stitch — an alternating combination of knit and purl stitches that forms the defining ribbed yoke detail
• Make one (m1) — a neat, nearly invisible increase stitch used for shaping

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern is written specifically for Debbie Bliss Nell, a chunky weight yarn available in 50 g / 1¾ oz balls. The colourway used in the pattern is Rose 09. The quantity of yarn required varies by size:

• 7 balls — sizes 86–92 cm and 97–102 cm
• 8 balls