Debbie Bliss Moss Stitch Jacket with Deep Rib Bands Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | 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: 76-81cm to 147-152cm (30"-32" to 58"-60") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 6.50mm (US 10) & 7.00mm (US 10.5) Single Point Needles,6.50mm (US 10) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB388 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky |
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Product Description
Debbie Bliss Moss Stitch Jacket with Deep Rib Bands is a gorgeous relaxed fit women’s sweater knit in Dulcie. The cardigan will keep you warm and cozy during the warmer months with this textured seed stitch pattern with the ribbed hem cleverly worked to give you pockets. The jacket is knit flat in pieces and then seamed. Dulcie by Debbie Bliss is soft and airy. This yarn has a chainette construction making it great for lightweight garments!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, 54–56, 58–60)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 41 (45¾, 48¾, 54¾, 59, 62¼, 68, 71¾)”
Length – 25½ (26, 26, 26½, 26¾, 27¼, 27¼, 27½)”
Yarn Requirements: 14 (16,18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) balls Debbie Bliss Dulcie (47% Pima Cotton, 47% Acrylic, 6% Nylon; 50g/82yds) shown in 06 Rose and 10 Mallard
Needles:
US 10 (6.00mm) single points and circular
US 10½ (7.00mm) single points to get gauge
Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4” in moss stitch pattern on US 10½ (7.00mm)
The pattern was updated on 08/23/2022. The newest version is available in your pattern library.
Debbie Bliss Moss Stitch Jacket with Deep Rib Bands
Project Overview
The Debbie Bliss Moss Stitch Jacket with Deep Rib Bands is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan featuring a sophisticated combination of textured moss stitch in the main body paired with deep ribbed edging bands. This garment is worked flat on straight needles and seamed together, making it an accessible project for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle shaping and finishing techniques.
What Is Being Made
This is a classic cardigan-style jacket available in eight sizes ranging from 76–81 cm to 147–152 cm chest circumference. The finished garment features a structured silhouette with a length to shoulder measuring between 65–70 cm depending on size. Sleeve length is consistent across most sizes at 46–47 cm. The jacket is designed to be worn as a layering piece or standalone garment, with the deep rib bands providing a polished, tailored finish.
Stitches Used
Moss Stitch forms the primary fabric throughout the body and sleeves. Moss stitch, also known as seed stitch in some regions, is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern. The pattern is worked over two rows: the first row alternates knit one, purl one; the second row reverses this sequence, so purls sit above knits and knits sit above purls. This creates a dense, textured fabric with excellent drape and dimensional appeal.
Rib Stitch is used for the deep rib bands that frame the jacket edges. The ribbing creates vertical columns of texture that provide stretch and recovery, ensuring the bands hug the body without binding. The rib bands are worked before transitioning to the main moss stitch sections, creating a professional transition between the two stitch patterns.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs seamed construction, meaning the back, fronts, and sleeves are knitted as separate flat pieces and then joined together using mattress stitch or a similar seaming method. This approach allows for precise shaping and is ideal for garments requiring structured fit.
The jacket is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, giving the knitter full control over increases, decreases, and shaping rows. Flat knitting also simplifies the incorporation of button bands and front edges.
The pattern includes pocket linings
Gauge management is critical to this project's success. The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches and 22 rows over a 10 cm square worked in moss stitch using 7 mm needles. Achieving correct gauge ensures the finished garment matches the intended measurements and drape. The Debbie Bliss Moss Stitch Jacket is knitted using Debbie Bliss Dulcie yarn, available in two colorways: Rose 06 and Mallard 10. Yardage requirements range from 14 to 28 balls of 50 g (1¾ oz) per ball, depending on the chosen size. This substantial yardage reflects the density of moss stitch and the garment's generous proportions. Needles required include a pair of 6.5 mm (US 10) straight needles for the rib sections and a pair of 7 mm (US 10.5) straight needles for the moss stitch body. A 6.5 mm (US 10) circular needle is also specified, likely for picking up stitches along edges or working the button band. The needle size difference between ribbing and main fabric is intentional, allowing the ribbed sections to sit snugly while the slightly larger needles create the desired gauge in moss stitch. The back and fronts are cast on using the smaller needles and worked in rib before transitioning to the 7 mm needles for the moss stitch main section. The pattern provides specific stitch counts for each size, with the back ranging from 74 to 128 stitches depending on finished chest measurement. Sleeves follow a similar construction method, beginning with ribbing and expanding into moss stitch with shaping increases worked at regular intervals to achieve the desired sleeve cap. Pocket placement and integration are detailed within the pattern, with pocket linings cast on and worked to specification before being incorporated into the main body. This technique creates a neat, professional finish to functional pockets.Materials Required
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