Debbie Bliss Nessa Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | For the BERET you will need 1 ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Olive 312 (A) and small amounts of Ruby 700 (B), Mink 64 (C), Baby Blue 204 (D), Acid Yellow 91 (E), Apple 02 (F), Rose Pink 94 (G) and White 100 (H) |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
| Finished Size: | Cardigan To Fit Age: 12 Months to 48 Months, Beret: One Size |
| 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, 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB375 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport |
What you'll need
| Size: | One Size |
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Olive (312)
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1 |
| To Fit Age: | 12-18 Months | 18-24 Months | 24-36 Months | 36-48 Months |
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Olive (312)
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4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Ruby (700)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Mink (64)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Baby Blue (204)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Acid Yellow (91)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Apple (2)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Rose Pink (94)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
White (100)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Debbie Bliss Nessa is a stunning child’s cardi and beret knit in Baby Cashmerino. The yoke is adorned with bunnies and flowers. This heirloom set is sure to be passed down from generation to generation! The sweater and hat are knit flat in one piece from the bottom up and then seamed. Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino is perfect for baby and children’s items or anything where you want blissfully soft fabric against the skin. The Fair Isle patterns are in chart form only.
Skill Level: Advanced
Sizes: 12–18 (18–24, 24–36, 36–48) months
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 24¾ (26, 28, 29¼)”
Length – 12 (13, 14, 15¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Merino Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere; 50g/137yds)
Cardigan:
Color A – 4 (5, 5, 6) balls shown in 312 Olive
Color B – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 700 Ruby
Color C – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 064 Mink
Color D – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 204 Baby Blue
Color E – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 091 Acid Yellow
Color F – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 002 Apple
Color G – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 094 Rose Pink
Color H – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 100 White
Beret: If you made the cardigan, you should have sufficient yarn left over to make the beret
Color A – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 312 Olive
Color B – Small amount for all sizes shown in 700 Ruby
Color C – Small amount for all sizes shown in 064 Mink
Color D – Small amount for all sizes shown in 204 Baby Blue
Color E – Small amount for all sizes shown in 091 Acid Yellow
Color F – Small amount for all sizes shown in 002 Apple
Color G – Small amount for all sizes shown in 094 Rose Pink
Color H – Small amount for all sizes shown in 100 White
Needles:
US 2 (2.75mm) single points
US 2½ (3.00mm) single points for cardigan only
US 3 (3.25mm) single points (and circular for cardigan only)
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in pattern stitch on US 3 (3.25mm)
Debbie Bliss Nessa Cardigan and Beret
Project Overview
The Debbie Bliss Nessa pattern includes two coordinated knitted designs: a baby cardigan and a matching beret. Both projects are crafted from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, a luxurious yarn blend ideal for delicate garments. This advanced-level knitting pattern offers multiple size options for the cardigan and a one-size beret that can be completed using leftover yarn from the cardigan project.
Nessa Cardigan
The Nessa cardigan is a sophisticated baby garment designed to fit infants aged 12 to 48 months, with finished chest measurements ranging from 63cm (24¾ inches) to 74cm (29¼ inches). The cardigan features a length to back neck varying from 31cm to 40cm depending on size, and sleeve lengths from 18cm to 26cm. This structured garment is worked flat on knitting needles, allowing for precise shaping and construction.
Cardigan Construction and Techniques
The cardigan employs advanced knitting techniques suitable for experienced knitters. Key construction methods include:
- Stranded colorwork – incorporating multiple colors throughout the design for visual interest and pattern definition
- Buttonhole placement – strategically positioned buttonholes for functional closure
- Button attachment – finishing details that complete the cardigan's front opening
- Seamed construction – pieces are knitted separately and sewn together for a professional finish
- Worked flat – the cardigan is knitted in rows rather than in the round, providing control over shaping and pattern placement
Cardigan Materials and Tools
The cardigan requires 4 to 6 balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Olive 312 (the main color), plus 1 ball each in Ruby 700, Mink 64, and other accent colors for stranded colorwork details. Knitters will need a pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles for ribbing, a pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles for the main fabric, a circular 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needle for neckband work, and a pair of 3mm (US 2-3) knitting needles for finishing. The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm needles.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The Nessa cardigan utilizes fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches and techniques:
- Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch forming the fabric
- Purl stitch (p) – used for ribbed edgings and textural variation
- Stockinette stitch (st st) – the main fabric stitch, creating a smooth, classic finish
- Make one (m1) – increases worked by picking up and working into the back of the loop between stitches for invisible shaping
- Decrease stitches (dec) – including slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) for left-leaning decreases
- Slip stitches (sl) – used for various techniques including wrap stitches
- Wrap stitches – advanced short-row shaping techniques that prevent holes when turning the work mid-row
- Through back of loops (tbl) – working into the back loop of stitches for twisted effects or reinforcement
Nessa Beret
The beret is a one-size accessory designed to complement the cardigan. It is constructed using leftover yarn from the cardigan project, making it an economical addition to the pattern set. The beret uses the same Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn in the accent colors (Ruby 700, Mink 64, Baby Blue 204, Acid Yellow 91, Apple 02, Rose Pink 94, and White 100), allowing for creative colorwork or a coordinated solid finish.
Beret Materials and Construction
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