Samuel and Sofia Moss Stitch Jackets in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Pure DK- DBP0003 - Downloadable PDF

Samuel and Sofia Moss Stitch Jackets – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Samuel and Sofia Moss Stitch Jackets is a charming knitting pattern designed by Jenny Watson and published by West Yorkshire Spinners. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern presents two classic baby and toddler cardigans worked in the timeless moss stitch — a beautifully textured fabric that gives these little jackets a cosy, handcrafted appearance. The pattern covers sizes from 0–6 months up to 18–24 months, making it a versatile project for knitters looking to create a wardrobe staple for babies and young children.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces two separate moss stitch cardigans — Samuel and Sofia — designed to fit babies and toddlers with chest measurements ranging from 36 cm (14 in) to 56 cm (22 in). These are fully constructed jackets with sleeves, button bands, and neat finishing, suitable as everyday garments or special occasion knitwear for little ones. Each cardigan requires 3 to 4 buttons depending on the size being knitted.

Techniques Used

• Moss stitch construction — the primary fabric stitch used throughout both jackets, creating a dense, reversible, and beautifully textured fabric
• Raglan and semi set-in sleeve construction — the pattern references both sleeve-setting methods, with raglan sleeves sewn row for row and semi set-in sleeves eased into the armhole with the sleeve centre matched to the shoulder
• Mattress stitch seaming — recommended for joining all garment pieces neatly and invisibly
• Blocking — an essential finishing step; the completed garment is pinned to size, covered with damp cloths, and left to dry to achieve the correct measurements
• Tension square knitting — strongly recommended before starting, as achieving the stated tension is essential for correct garment sizing
• Stitch holder usage — stitches are placed on holders at key construction points
• Increasing and decreasing — used for shaping throughout the garments

Stitches Used

• Moss stitch — the signature stitch of both jackets, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset pattern to produce a bumpy, textured surface that lies flat and does not curl
• Knit stitch (K)
• Purl stitch (P)
• Slip stitch (sl1 knitways) — used in specific shaping or edging sections

Materials Required

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Pure DK — a 100% Falkland Islands Wool yarn in the DK weight category, known for its softness and suitability for baby garments
• Needles: A pair of 4mm (UK8 / US6) knitting needles for the main fabric, and a pair of 3.25mm (UK10 / US3) knitting needles for any finer detail or ribbed sections
• Notions: Stitch holders, and 3 [3:4:4:4] buttons per cardigan (quantity varies by size)

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 21 stitches and 36 rows to a standard tension square, worked using 4mm needles. Achieving this tension is essential to ensure the finished garments match the sizing given in the pattern.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in skill level. While moss stitch itself is straightforward once established, the combination of sleeve setting, seaming techniques, and multi-size construction makes this pattern most suitable for knitters who already have some experience with garment knitting. The detailed abbreviations and finishing notes provided make it accessible to confident beginners looking to progress their skills.

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