Debbie Bliss Oscar Jacket Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Oscar Jacket

What is Being Made

The Debbie Bliss Oscar Jacket is a child's knitted cardigan designed to fit ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 years. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a classic, seamed jacket with finished chest measurements ranging from 68cm (26¾ inches) for the smallest size to 82cm (32¼ inches) for the largest size. The jacket features a full-length zipper closure and is constructed with a combination of ribbed borders and smooth stocking stitch fabric.

Techniques Used

The Oscar Jacket is worked flat on straight needles, meaning the front, back, and sleeves are knitted as separate flat pieces rather than in the round. The garment is then seamed together using mattress stitch or similar joining techniques. The construction includes ribbed edgings worked in moss stitch pattern to create textured borders, particularly along the front opening and cuffs. Pocket linings are incorporated into the design, requiring knitters to work additional pieces and integrate them during assembly. The jacket uses shoulder shaping achieved through casting off stitches at the beginning of rows to create a fitted armhole and neckline. The zipper is inserted after the main garment is complete, providing a secure and professional closure.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) – the primary fabric throughout the jacket, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic appearance
• Moss stitch – a textured ribbed pattern used for borders and edgings, created by alternating knit and purl stitches within rows and offsetting them on subsequent rows
• Rib stitch – used as the foundation ribbing on the back and front pieces, providing elasticity and structure
• Make one (m1) – an invisible increase technique used to add stitches within rows, particularly for shaping the garment
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) – a left-leaning decrease used for shaping

Materials and Needles

The Oscar Jacket is knitted using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Tonals yarn, a luxurious blend suitable for delicate children's garments. The main color is Speedwell 09 (M), with 5, 6, 7, or 7 balls of 50g required depending on size. A contrasting color, Avocado 23 (C), is used for the initial ribbed borders and requires one 50g ball. The pattern calls for two pairs of needles: 3mm (US 2) needles for the ribbed edgings and 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the main fabric. The gauge is 25 stitches and 34 rows over a 10cm (4-inch) square of stocking stitch using the 3.25mm needles. Additionally, a zipper is required for the front closure, though the specific length is not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt.