Jacket, Jumper, Beanie, Hat & Blanket - Layette Knitting Pattern for Babies in Debbie Bliss - Downloadable PDF

Debbie Bliss Baby for Beginners Layette Knitting Pattern: Jacket, Jumper, Beanie, Hat & Blanket

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Debbie Bliss, published in 2020 under the Baby for Beginners collection, offers a complete layette set for newborns and babies up to 12 months. The collection includes five coordinated designs: a Garter Stitch Jacket, a Roll Neck Jumper, a Beanie with Pompom, a Garter Stitch Hat, and a Blanket. All pieces are worked flat and seamed, making this an ideal collection for knitters who are building confidence with structured, traditional construction methods. The designs are sized to fit ages 0–3, 3–6, 6–9, and 9–12 months, with full finished measurements provided for each garment.

Garter Stitch Jacket

The Garter Stitch Jacket is a classic baby cardigan worked entirely in garter stitch — a beginner-friendly stitch created by knitting every row — which produces a soft, squishy, reversible fabric with natural stretch and warmth. The finished chest measurements range from 50 cm (19¾ in) to 67 cm (26½ in), with a length to shoulder of 24–30 cm (9½–11¾ in). The sleeves are designed with a turned-back cuff, giving a neat, practical finish for tiny hands.

Techniques and Construction

• Stitch: Garter stitch throughout
• Construction: Worked flat in pieces and seamed
• Finishing details: Three buttons for front closure; circular needle used for picking up and working button bands or neckline
• Shaping techniques: Increases using the make one (m1) method — picking up and working into the back of the loop between stitches

Materials

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Lime 502 — 3 (4:4:5) x 50g balls
• Needles: Pair of 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles; 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle
• 3 buttons required

Roll Neck Jumper

The Roll Neck Jumper is a sweet, snug pullover featuring a naturally rolling neckline — achieved by working stocking stitch, which curls at the edges when left unblocked. This roll-neck detail adds a cosy, casual finish without requiring any additional ribbing or picked-up stitches at the collar. The hem also rolls up, contributing to the finished length measurement. Chest sizes range from 49 cm (19¼ in) to 58 cm (22¾ in), with a length to shoulder (with hem rolled up) of 24–30 cm (9½–11¾ in).

Techniques and Construction

• Stitch: Stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), which creates the characteristic roll at hems and neckline
• Construction: Worked flat in pieces and seamed
• Shaping: Standard sleeve and body shaping using knit and purl rows

Materials

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Sienna 67 — 3 (3:4:4) x 50g balls
• Needles: Pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles

Beanie with Pompom

The Beanie with Pompom is a snug, close-fitting baby hat topped with a decorative pompom worked in a contrast colour. The pompom adds a playful, tactile finishing touch that