Debbie Bliss Little Shepherd Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 6 |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Age: 0-3 Months to 9-12 Months, Blanket: 57x68cm (22" x 27"), Sheep: 17x23cm (7"x 9") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Buttonhole, Buttons, Seamed, Stranded, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 2.75mm (US 2), 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Single Point Needles, 3.00mm (US 2.5) & 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles, 2.75mm (US 2) & 3.00mm (US 2.5) |
| Pattern Code: | DB426 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport |
What you'll need
| Age: | 0–3 months | 3–6 months | 6–9 months | 9-12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Ecru (101)
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5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Citrus (18)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport
Bark (4)
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Age: | 0–3 months | 3–6 months | 6–9 months | 9-12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Ecru (101)
|
2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Citrus (18)
|
2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport
Bark (4)
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Age: | 0–3 months | 3–6 months | 6-12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Ecru (101)
|
1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Citrus (18)
|
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Size: | 17cm/7" and 23cm/9" |
|---|---|
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Ecru (101)
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2 |
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Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport
Bark (4)
|
Product Description
Welcome a special new baby with the sweet Little Shepherd layette set from Debbie Bliss! This adorable set includes a smocked coat, sheepy cardigan, bonnet, blanket, bootees, and a sheep toy to round out the herd. Pieces include both Baby Cashmerino and Eco Baby Wool, both extremely soft and cozy sport weight yarns that are gentle enough to be near baby's skin and are also machine-washable for easy care. The coat, cardigan, bonnet, and bootees are all knit while the blanket and sheep toy are crocheted, giving you a mix of crafty choices! Make one piece or the whole set to give as an amazing gift; the Little Shepherd layette set is sure to be a crowd pleaser fit for any pint-sized shepherd!
Sizes:
Smock Coat – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months
Sheep Yoke Cardigan – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12) months
Blanket – One Size
Bonnet – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–12) months
Bootees – to fit 0–3 (3–6) months
Sheep Toy – One Size
Finished Measurements:
Smock Coat –
Chest –19¾ (21¾, 23¾, 25½)”
Length to shoulder – 13½ (14¼, 15, 15¾)”
Sleeve length – 5½ (6¼, 7, 8)”
Sheep Yoke Cardigan –
Chest – 19¼ (20½, 21¾, 22¾)”
Length to shoulder – 9½ (10¼, 11, 11¾)”
Sleeve length – 5 (6, 6¾, 7½)”
Blanket – 22” x 27”
Bonnet – to fit 0–3 (3–6, 6–12) months
Bootees – to fit 0–3 (3–6) months
Sheep Toy – approximately 7” tall and 9” long
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds) and Eco Baby Wool (100% Wool; 50g/136yds)
Smock Coat –
Color A – 5 (5, 6, 6) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
Color B – 1 skein (all sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
Color C – 1 ball (all sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Sheep Yoke Cardigan –
Color A – 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
Color B – 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
Color C – 1 ball (all sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Blanket –
Color A – 4 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
Color B – 3 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
Color C – 3 balls Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Bonnet – 1 skein (all sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru, plus small amounts of #018 Citrus for embroidery
Bootees –
Color A – small amount of Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
Color B – 1 skein (both sizes) Baby Cashmerino, shown in #018 Citrus
Color C – 1 ball (both sizes) Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Sheep Toy – also requires a small amount of dark brown for embroidery
Color A – 2 skeins Baby Cashmerino, shown in #101 Ecru
Color B – 1 ball Eco Baby Wool, shown in #04 Bark
Needles and Hooks:
Smock Coat – US 2 (2.75mm), US 2½ (3.00mm), US 3 (3.25mm) single points
Sheep Yoke Cardigan – US 2½ (3.00mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) single points and circulars
Blanket – US E/4 (3.50mm) hook
Bonnet – US 2 (2.75mm), US 2½ (3.00mm), US 3 (3.25mm) single points
Bootees – US 2 (2.75mm) DPNs for 0–3 months or US 2½ (3.00mm) DPNs for 3–6 months
Sheep Toy – US E/4 (3.50mm) hook
Gauge:
Smock Coat and Bonnet – 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) needles and 32 sts and 34 rows = 4” in smock pattern with US 2½ (3.00mm) needles
Sheep Yoke Cardigan – 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 3 (3.25mm) needles
Blanket – Each completed granny square = 4¼”
Bootees – 28 sts and 50 rows = 4” in garter stitch with US 2 (2.75mm) needles
Sheep Toy – gauge isn’t critical for this project, but you want a firm fabric to keep stuffing from showing through
Debbie Bliss Little Shepherd Pattern Collection
The Debbie Bliss Little Shepherd is a comprehensive downloadable PDF pattern collection featuring multiple coordinated baby garments and accessories designed for infants from newborn through 12 months. This advanced-level collection combines both knitting and crochet techniques to create a charming shepherd-themed collection including a smock coat with decorative sheep yoke, a coordinating cardigan, a bonnet, a cot blanket, and a toy sheep.
Cot Blanket
The cot blanket is worked flat using knitting needles and measures approximately 57cm (22 inches) by 68cm (27 inches), making it an ideal size for a baby's crib or pram. This project uses Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool in the Bark 04 colorway and requires 3mm (US 2-3) double-pointed needles and a pair of 3mm (US 2-3) knitting needles. The blanket serves as a foundational piece in the collection and provides a coordinating textile for the other garments.
Smock Coat with Sheep Yoke
The smock coat is the centerpiece garment of this collection, featuring a distinctive sheep yoke that showcases decorative embroidery and stranded colorwork techniques. Available in four sizes to fit chest measurements of 50cm (19¾ inches), 55cm (21¾ inches), 60cm (23¾ inches), and 65cm (25½ inches), the coat is worked using 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles and 3.25mm (US 3) circular needles. The coat is constructed using seamed construction methods and features buttonholes with functional buttons for closure. The design incorporates Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Citrus 18 and Ecru 101, along with Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool in Bark 04. Length to shoulder ranges from 34cm (13½ inches) to 40cm (15¾ inches) depending on size, with sleeve lengths varying from 14cm (5½ inches) to 20cm (8 inches). The coat requires six buttons for fastening.
Cardigan with Sheep Yoke
The cardigan complements the smock coat with a similar sheep yoke design featuring embroidered details. This garment is available in four sizes with chest measurements of 49cm (19¼ inches), 52cm (20½ inches), 55cm (21¾ inches), and 58cm (22¾ inches). The cardigan is worked flat using 2.75mm (US 2) and 3mm (US 2-3) knitting needles, with 3.25mm (US 3) needles for certain sections. Construction includes seaming and buttonhole details for button closures. The pattern uses Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Ecru 101 and Citrus 18, with Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool in Bark 04 for the yoke. Length to shoulder measurements range from 24cm (9½ inches) to 30cm (11¾ inches). The cardigan incorporates stranded colorwork in the yoke section and uses dark brown yarn for embroidered facial features on the sheep motif.
Bonnet
The bonnet is a smaller accessory project worked using a 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook with Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Ecru 101. This crochet component adds textural variety to the collection and provides a coordinating hat to complete the outfit.
Toy Sheep
The toy sheep is an advanced crochet project measuring approximately 17cm (7 inches) tall and 23cm (9 inches) long. This three-dimensional toy is constructed using a 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook with Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Ecru 101 and small amounts of Citrus 18 for details. The sheep features embroidered facial details worked in dark brown yarn, adding character to this decorative companion piece.
Materials and Techniques
Yarn: The collection uses two premium yarn bases from Debbie Bliss: Baby Cashmerino, a luxurious blend suitable for sensitive baby skin, and Eco Baby Wool, an environmentally conscious alternative. Yarn is packaged in 50g (1¾ ounce) balls, with total yardage varying by project size.
Needles and Hooks: Projects utilize metric sizing across multiple needle types. Knitting needles range from 2.75mm (US 2) to 3.25mm (US 3), including both straight needles and circular needles for seamless
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