Debbie Bliss Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 81cm to 147cm (32" to 58") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 9.00mm (US 13) & 8.00mm (US 11) Single Point Needles, Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB418 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky |
What you'll need
| To Fit Chest: | 81-86cm | 92-97cm | 102-107cm | 112-117cm | 122-127cm | 132-137cm | 142-147cm |
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Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky
Leaf (8)
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6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky
Rose (15)
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Product Description
The Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan from Debbie Bliss is a thick and warm sweater perfect for warding off the winter chill. Contrasting color trims provide colorful accents that frame the great texture that pops worked in Super Chunky Merino—a plush wool yarn that's warm and soft with crisp stitch definition. The
Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up with useful pockets and an easy to layer open-front style. Choose from shades that range from subtle to bright and create a personalized cardigan that will be your go-to choice all winter long!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 42 (46½, 49¼, 53½, 56½, 61, 63¾)”
Length to shoulder – 20¾ (21½, 22¼, 22¾, 23, 23¾, 24¼)”
Sleeve length – 17¼ (17¼, 17¼, 16½, 16½, 16½, 15¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino (100% Wool; 100g/87yds)
Color A – 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls, shown in #08 Leaf
Color B – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls, shown in #15 Rose
Needles:
US 11 (8.00mm) single points and 32” or longer circular
US 13 (9.00mm) single points and 24” or longer circular
Gauge: 11 sts and 15 rows = 4” in Irish Moss Stitch with US 13 (9.00mm) needles
Debbie Bliss Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan
What Is Being Made
The Debbie Bliss Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan is a seamed, flat-worked knit cardigan designed for intermediate knitters. This garment is constructed in seven sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 107cm (42 inches) to 162cm (63¾ inches) and length to shoulder measurements from 52.5cm (20¾ inches) to 61.5cm (24¼ inches). The cardigan features a classic button-front closure and is worked using the distinctive Irish moss stitch pattern throughout the body and sleeves.
Techniques Used
This cardigan is worked flat on straight needles, meaning the front, back, and sleeves are knitted as separate flat pieces rather than in the round. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete garment. This construction method allows for precise shaping and is a hallmark of traditional cardigan construction. The pattern includes increases for sleeve shaping and uses stitch markers and stitch holders to manage stitches during construction.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch throughout this cardigan is the Irish moss stitch, a textured stitch pattern that creates visual interest and depth. Irish moss stitch is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across rows, producing a distinctive bumpy, woven appearance. Additional stitches employed include:
- Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the base of the fabric
- Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to create the Irish moss texture
- Make one stitch (m1) – used for increases, created by picking up the loop lying before the next stitch and knitting into the back of it
- Purl one into front and back (pfb) – an alternative increase method
- Decreases – used for shaping sleeves and other areas
- Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – likely used for borders or finishing edges
Materials
This cardigan is knitted using Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino yarn, a premium merino wool in a super chunky weight. The yarn is supplied in 100g (3½ oz) balls. The color palette consists of two shades: Leaf 08 (A) as the primary color, requiring 6 to 11 balls depending on size, and Rose 15 (B) as an accent color, requiring 2 to 4 balls depending on size.
The needles required are:
- Pair of 8mm (US 11) knitting needles – used for ribbing or initial cast-on
- Pair of 9mm (US 13) knitting needles – the main needles used for working the Irish moss stitch pattern
- 8mm (US 11) circular needle at least 80cm (32 inches) long – used for borders and for the 5th through 7th sizes due to stitch totals
- 9mm (US 13) circular needle at least 60cm (24 inches) long – used for the 5th through 7th sizes due to stitch totals
Additional notions include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and stitch holders to temporarily hold stitches during construction.
Gauge and Tension
The pattern specifies a gauge of 11 stitches and 15 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over Irish moss stitch using 9mm (US 13) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the cardigan to fit properly, as the finished measurements are calculated based on this tension.
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