Suki Jumper - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK

Suki Jumper: Women's Knitting Pattern Overview

The Suki Jumper is an advanced-level knitting pattern designed for women, featuring a sophisticated cable-knit sweater worked in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern provides detailed instructions for creating a classic pullover sweater with elegant cable detailing and a saddle shoulder construction.

What Is Being Made

The Suki Jumper is a women's pullover sweater available in four sizes to fit bust measurements from 76-81cm (30-32 inches) up to 107-112cm (42-44 inches). The finished bust measurements range from 96cm (37¾ inches) to 126cm (49½ inches), with length measurements including the saddle shoulder ranging from 66cm to 69cm (26 to 27¼ inches). All sizes feature a consistent sleeve length of 43cm (17 inches).

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, then sewn together upon completion. The primary decorative technique featured throughout the design is cable knitting, which creates raised, twisted rope-like textures across the fabric. The cable work includes C6B cables, where six stitches are crossed by slipping three stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the back of the work, knitting the next three stitches, then knitting the three held stitches.

Stitches Used

The Suki Jumper utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with cable techniques:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the base fabric
• Cable stitches, specifically C6B (cable 6 back), create the dimensional cable patterns
• Increases using the m1 (make one) method, created by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch
• Decreases including skpo (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) and psso (pass slipped stitch over) techniques
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) for smooth fabric sections

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK yarn in Mid Blue 04, with yardage requirements of 7, 7, 8, or 8 balls of 100g weight depending on the size being knitted. The pattern requires three pairs of knitting needles in different sizes: 3.25mm (US 3), 3.75mm (US 5), and 4mm (US 6) needles, allowing for proper gauge control and ribbed edgings. A cable needle is essential for managing the cable stitches throughout the project.

The Cotton Denim DK yarn weight provides a medium-weight fabric suitable for a structured, durable sweater with excellent stitch definition for showcasing the cable work.