Debbie Bliss Otis Backpack & Beret Knitting Pattern
By Debbie Bliss
Specifications
| Brand: | Debbie Bliss |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Debbie Bliss |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | For Backpack: approximately 112cm 35mm wide cotton tape (webbing) and 90cm of 25mm wide cotton tape (webbing); 60cm of 30cm wide heavyweight Vilene interlining; approximately 13cm of 16mm wide red hook and loop sew-on tape |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Backpack: 22cm x 26cm x 7cm (8.6" x 10.2" x 2.7"), Beret (To Fit Age): 4-6 Years |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | 4.50mm (US 7) & 5.00mm (US 8) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | DB282 |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK |
What you'll need
| One Size: | 22cm x 26cm x 7cm |
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Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Grey (4)
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3 |
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Scarlet (12)
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2 |
| To Fit Age: | 4-6 Years |
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Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Grey (4)
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1 |
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Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Scarlet (12)
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1 |
Product Description
The Debbie Bliss Otis Backpack & Beret set is a super fun way to outfit a special child for school or for outings to the library or park. Colorful and soft, these pieces are knit in Rialto DK, a soft machine-washable Merino wool yarn with a great color selection. Each piece is knit flat and seamed and both are a great way to play with your kiddo's favorite colors! Backpack features colorblock sections and seed stitch accents while beret has geometric intarsia adorning the brim. Make the Otis Backpack & Beret for a useful gift ready for adventures!
Sizes:
Backpack – One Size
Beret – One Size
Finished Measurements:
Backpack – 8¾" wide, 10¼" high, and 2¾" deep
Beret – to fit ages 4–6 years
Yarn Requirements: Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% Merino; 50g/115yds)
Satchel:
Color A – 3 balls shown in 04 Grey
Color B – 2 balls shown in 12 Scarlet
Hat:
MC – 1 ball shown in 04 Grey
CC – 1 ball shown in 12 Scarlet
Needles:
Backpack – US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.00mm)
Beret – US 7 (4.50mm)
Gauge:
Backpack – 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with yarn held double on US 7 (4.50mm)
Beret – 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in pattern stitch with one strand of yarn on US 6 (4.00mm)
Debbie Bliss Otis Backpack & Beret
Overview
This downloadable knitting pattern from Debbie Bliss features two coordinating accessories: a structured backpack and a fitted beret, both designed for intermediate knitters. The set combines practical construction techniques with colorwork possibilities, using a soft DK-weight yarn in complementary shades.
Otis Backpack
Project Description: The Otis Backpack is a compact, structured accessory measuring approximately 22cm (8¾in) wide by 26cm (10¼in) tall by 7cm (2¾in) deep. This practical bag combines knitted fabric panels with woven cotton webbing straps and heavyweight interfacing for durability and shape retention.
Materials Required:
- Three 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Grey 04 (A)
- Two 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Scarlet 12 (B)
- Pair of 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles
- Approximately 112cm (44in) of 35mm (1½in) wide cotton tape webbing
- 90cm (35½in) of 25mm (1in) wide cotton tape webbing
- 60cm (23½in) of 30cm (12in) wide heavyweight Vilene© interlining
- Approximately 13cm (5in) of 16mm (¾in) wide red hook and loop sew-on tape (Alfatex® Brand by Velcro©)
Techniques & Construction: The backpack is worked flat on straight needles and seamed together, following intermediate-level construction methods. The pattern incorporates moss stitch (alternating knit and purl stitches) for textured edge sections, combined with stockinette stitch for the main body panels. The yarn is held double throughout construction, creating a thicker, more durable fabric. The pattern includes shaping for the base using a fold line and strategic cast-offs to create structure. Cotton webbing serves as reinforced straps, while heavyweight Vilene© interlining provides internal support and helps the bag maintain its shape.
Stitches Used: The primary stitches include stockinette stitch (knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows) for the main body and moss stitch (alternating k1, p1 sequences) for decorative and functional edging. The pattern employs standard abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), and basic shaping techniques.
Otis Beret
Project Description: The Otis Beret is a classic, fitted hat designed to fit ages 4-6 years. This accessory complements the backpack and demonstrates how the same yarn colors can be coordinated across multiple projects in a set.
Materials Required:
- One 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Grey 04 (M)
- One 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Scarlet 12 (C)
- Pair of 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles
- Pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
Techniques & Construction: The beret is worked flat on straight needles using a two-needle approach, with needle size changes to control gauge and shaping. The pattern uses increases (including m1p, make one stitch by picking up the strand between stitches and purling into the front) and decreases to shape the crown and create the characteristic beret silhouette. Seaming techniques join the pieces together to form the finished hat.
Stitches Used: The beret utilizes stockinette stitch as the primary stitch, with patterned sections worked over the main fabric. Increases are worked using the make-one method, and decreases are incorporated for shaping the crown. The pattern follows a specific stitch and row gauge to ensure proper fit.
Yarn & Needle Information: Both projects use Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a double-knitting weight yarn available in Grey 04 and Scarlet 12. The backpack requires yarn held double (two strands worked together) using 4.5mm (US 7) needles, achieving a
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