Wish Upon a Star Jumper & Hat in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK - Downloadable PDF

Wish Upon a Star Jumper & Hat in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK by Emma Varnam

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by Emma Varnam is part of the charming Bo Peep Great Adventures collection from West Yorkshire Spinners. It includes instructions for two coordinating designs: a child's jumper (sweater) and a matching hat, both worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK yarn. The collection is themed around childhood adventure and imaginative play, designed to create heirloom-quality pieces that children will treasure.

Designs Included

Wish Upon a Star Jumper

The Wish Upon a Star Jumper is a crocheted children's sweater designed to be both beautiful and practical. As part of the broader Great Adventures collection, it is styled to coordinate with the Bo Bear toy and accompanying accessories, making it ideal as a gift set or a standalone garment. The jumper is crafted using intermediate-level crochet techniques, making it a rewarding project for crocheters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their garment-making skills.

Wish Upon a Star Hat

The Wish Upon a Star Hat is a coordinating crocheted children's hat designed to be worn alongside the jumper. Like the sweater, it is worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK and is part of the same cohesive pattern set. Together, the hat and jumper create a complete, matching outfit that is perfect for everyday wear and outdoor adventures.

Craft and Techniques

Both designs in this pattern are worked in crochet, the primary craft throughout the entire Bo Peep Great Adventures collection. Crochet garment construction typically involves working in rows or rounds, shaping through increases and decreases, and joining sections such as sleeves and body panels. At an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is suited to crocheters who are familiar with foundational stitches and are ready to tackle garment shaping and finishing techniques.

• Craft: Crochet
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Techniques likely used: Working in rows and rounds, garment shaping, increasing and decreasing, seaming, and finishing

Tension and Hook Size

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches over a 10 cm / 4 inch square, achieved using a 4 mm (US size 6) crochet hook. Achieving the correct tension is especially important when making fitted garments such as jumpers, as it directly affects the final size and fit of the finished piece. Crocheters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust their hook size if necessary.

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK, a premium double knitting weight yarn specially formulated for babies and children. Bo Peep is a beautifully soft blend of 52% Falkland Island Wool and 48% Nylon, combining the natural warmth and breathability of pure wool with the durability and easy-care properties of nylon. Each ball contains 112 metres (122 yards) and weighs 50g.

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK
• Fibre content: 52% Falkland Island Wool, 48% Nylon
• Weight: DK (double knitting)
• Ball size: 50g / 112 metres (122 yards)
• Hook size: 4 mm (US size 6)

Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK is machine washable at 40°C and should be reshaped whilst damp rather than tumble dried, making it a highly practical choice for children's garments that will see regular use. The yarn is available in a wide range of more than 30 colours, including bright rainbow bolds, pretty pastels, and unique prints. Colourways referenced in the pattern collection include