Abstract Landscape - Layette Knitting Pattern For Toddlers in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK & Baby Cashmerino by Debbie Bliss

Abstract Landscape Layette Set – Knitting Pattern for Toddlers by Debbie Bliss

The Abstract Landscape Set is a coordinated collection of four toddler knits designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in her own Rialto DK and Baby Cashmerino yarns. The set is sized for ages 12–18, 18–24, and 24–36 months and includes a sweater, joggers, scarf, and hat — everything needed to dress a toddler in a cohesive, artistically inspired wardrobe. The bold colour-block aesthetic takes its cues from abstract landscape painting, combining a deep Navy base with vivid accent shades for a striking, modern look.

What Is Being Made

Sweater

The sweater is a classic toddler jumper with finished chest measurements ranging from 66 cm (26 in) to 81 cm (32 in), a length to shoulder of 34–40 cm, and sleeve lengths of 21–27 cm depending on size. It is worked flat in pieces and then seamed together, making it an approachable project for knitters comfortable with garment construction. The abstract landscape colour work is introduced through the use of multiple contrast shades worked against the Navy ground colour.

Joggers

The joggers are designed with a generous waist measurement of 54–62 cm to accommodate a nappy, with an overall length of 46–56 cm. Like the sweater, they are worked flat and seamed. The relaxed, practical silhouette makes them ideal for active toddlers, while the colour detailing ties them visually to the rest of the set.

Scarf

The scarf is a straightforward rectangular accessory measuring 10 cm (4 in) wide and 110–130 cm long across the three size options. Its simple construction makes it one of the more accessible pieces in the set, while the colour palette keeps it firmly part of the abstract landscape aesthetic.

Hat

The hat is sized to fit toddlers aged 12–18, 18–24, and 24–36 months. It completes the coordinated set and, like the other pieces, draws on the same colour story of Navy, Apple, Sea Green, Mustard, and Burnt Orange.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for two distinct Debbie Bliss yarns used across the different pieces of the set:

• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK – used for the sweater, this is a smooth, mercerised Merino wool yarn in a DK weight. Colours specified include Navy 017 (A) as the main colour, with contrast shades of Apple 09 (B), Sea Green 81 (C), Mustard 99 (D), and Burnt Orange 43 (E). The sweater requires 3–5 balls of the main Navy shade and one ball each of the four contrast colours.
• Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino – a sport weight blend of Merino wool, microfibre, and cashmere, known for its softness against delicate toddler skin. This yarn is used for the joggers, with 4–5 balls required depending on size.

Knitting needles in two sizes are required for the sweater: 3.75 mm (US 5) and 4 mm (US 6) straight needles. The smaller size is typically used for ribbed or border sections, while the larger size is used for the main body fabric.

Techniques and Construction

All four pieces in the Abstract Landscape Set are constructed using the worked flat method — meaning each section is knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round. The finished pieces are then joined using seaming, which gives the garments a neat, structured finish well suited to children's wear. Knitters should be comfortable with mattress stitch or a preferred seaming method to assemble the sweater and joggers neatly.

Stitches Used