Celestia Beret & Cravat - Knitting Pattern for Babies in Debbie Bliss Luna

Celestia Beret & Cravat – Knitting Pattern for Babies in Debbie Bliss Luna

The Celestia Beret & Cravat is a charming, coordinating set of two baby accessories designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in her luxurious Debbie Bliss Luna yarn. The pattern is a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and simple stitch pattern combinations. The set includes a classic fitted beret available in three baby sizes and a neat cravat worked as a single-size piece, making the duo a perfect handmade gift or wardrobe addition for babies and toddlers.

What Is Being Made

• Celestia Beret: A shaped, round baby beret worked flat and seamed, available to fit ages 3–6 months, 9–12 months, and 18–24 months. The beret features a ribbed brim that transitions into a garter stitch crown with neat decrease shaping for a snug, stylish fit. An optional pompom in a contrast yarn can be added as a finishing detail.
• Celestia Cravat: A one-size cravat made in two identical flat pieces that are joined together with a neat back seam. The cravat is worked in garter stitch with a ribbed border detail, giving it a tidy, structured appearance that sits beautifully at a baby's neckline.

Materials Required

For the Beret:

• Two 25g balls of Debbie Bliss Luna in Duck Egg 07
• A pair of 3mm (US 2–3) knitting needles for the ribbed brim
• A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles for the main body and crown
• An optional small amount of contrast yarn for a pompom embellishment

For the Cravat:

• Two 25g balls of Debbie Bliss Luna in Duck Egg 07
• A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles

Debbie Bliss Luna is a 4-ply weight yarn, making it ideal for fine, delicate baby accessories. Its lightweight nature ensures the finished pieces are soft against a baby's skin while still holding their shape beautifully.

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 28 stitches and 50 rows to 10cm / 4 inches worked in garter stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important for the beret, where accurate stitch counts ensure the correct sizing across the three age ranges.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: Both the beret and the cravat are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, keeping the construction accessible for knitters who prefer working back and forth in rows.
• Seaming: The cravat is made in two separate flat pieces that are joined with a back seam. The pattern specifies joining with right sides together by knitting stitches from each piece together, creating a neat and secure join.
• Increasing: The beret uses make one (m1) increases — picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between stitches — as well as knit into the front and back (inc) increases to build the crown from the ribbed brim outward.
• Decreasing: Crown shaping on the beret uses skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) decreases worked in regular decrease rows, gradually reducing the stitch count to close the top of the hat neatly.
• Ribbing: The beret brim is worked in k1, p1 rib on smaller 3mm needles to create a snug, stret