Poetry Collection eBook - Knitting Patterns for Kids in Willow & Lark Poetry

Poetry Collection eBook – Knitting Patterns for Kids by Willow and Lark

The Poetry Collection eBook by Willow and Lark is a downloadable PDF featuring ten children's knitting patterns designed for kids aged approximately 2–9 years. The collection spans a wide variety of garment types — including cardigans, jumpers, a jacket, a hat, and a scarf — each with its own distinct stitch character and visual personality. All patterns are worked in DK weight yarn, making them a versatile and accessible choice for knitters who want projects that work up at a satisfying pace without sacrificing stitch definition. The collection is published under the Willow and Lark brand and is available exclusively as a digital download.

Designs in the Poetry Collection

Martha Cardigan – Cable & Lace Cardigan

The Martha Cardigan is a cable and lace cardigan sized to fit children aged 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, and 8–9 years, with finished chest measurements ranging from approximately 63 cm to 79 cm. It combines the textural richness of cable knitting with the delicate openwork of lace stitches, creating a garment that feels both classic and refined. The construction is seamed and worked flat, meaning individual pieces — typically a back, two fronts, and sleeves — are knitted separately and then joined. Buttonholes are incorporated into the front band, and the finished cardigan is fastened with buttons, giving it a neat, traditional finish. DK weight yarn is recommended, allowing the cable and lace details to read clearly.

Clara Cardigan – Cable & Lace Cardigan

The Clara Cardigan shares the cable and lace construction approach seen in the Martha Cardigan, offering another interpretation of this elegant stitch combination within the same collection. Like Martha, it is worked flat and seamed, with buttonhole and button fastenings. The pairing of cable texture with lace motifs creates visual interest and a lightweight drape suitable for children's everyday and occasion wear.

Eddie Jumper – Cable Jumper

The Eddie Jumper is a cable jumper — a pullover-style sweater featuring cable stitch panels as its primary decorative element. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing raised, rope-like or lattice-like columns of texture. Worked flat and seamed in DK weight yarn, the Eddie Jumper offers a sturdy, classic look well suited to everyday children's wear.

Eddie Hat & Scarf – Striped Cable Hat & Scarf

The Eddie Hat & Scarf set pairs a striped cable hat with a matching striped cable scarf, combining two techniques — stripes and cables — for a bold, coordinated accessories set. Stripes are achieved by changing yarn colours at regular intervals, while cable stitches add three-dimensional texture. These accessories are ideal companion pieces to the Eddie Jumper and are worked in DK weight yarn. The flat construction and seamed finishing are consistent with the rest of the collection.

Beth Jacket – Moss Stitch Jacket

The Beth Jacket is defined by its use of moss stitch (also known as seed stitch in some traditions), a simple but highly effective stitch pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard arrangement across every row. The result is a dense, textured fabric with excellent drape and a slightly rustic, handcrafted quality. Worked flat and seamed in DK weight yarn, the Beth Jacket is fastened with buttons through worked buttonholes, making it a practical and stylish layering piece for children.

Rosy Posy Cardigan – Cardigan with Garter Stitch Detail

The Rosy Posy Cardigan features garter stitch detail as its signature design element. Garter stitch — produced by knitting every row — creates a horizontally ridged, reversible fabric with a soft, squishy texture. This detail adds charm and tactile interest to the cardigan's overall design. As with the other cardigans in the collection, it is worked flat, seamed,