Debbie Bliss Patterns - Moss Stitch Jacket (Paloma) - Discontinued

Moss Stitch Jacket by Debbie Bliss

Project Overview

The Moss Stitch Jacket is a knitted cardigan design from the Paloma collection by renowned designer Debbie Bliss. This classic garment showcases the textured appeal of moss stitch, a fundamental knitting technique that creates a subtle, nubby fabric with excellent drape and visual interest. The jacket is constructed using traditional seamed construction methods, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking to develop foundational garment assembly skills.

Construction Method

This cardigan is worked flat on straight needles or circular needles in flat mode, meaning pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach, where you begin by casting on stitches at the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders and neckline. Once all individual pieces are complete, they are carefully seamed together using mattress stitch or similar joining techniques to create a polished, professional finish.

Stitches and Techniques

• Moss Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the jacket, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence. Moss stitch produces a dense, textured fabric with a distinctive bumpy appearance that is both visually appealing and structurally stable.
• Seamed Construction – Individual pieces (front panels, back, sleeves, and ribbing) are knitted separately and then joined together using seaming techniques, allowing for precise fit and professional garment shaping.
• Worked Flat – The pattern uses flat knitting methodology, where stitches are worked in rows on two needles, providing control over stitch placement and ease of pattern reading.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for yarn and needles appropriate to the gauge specified in the design instructions. Knitting Fever recommends checking the pattern documentation for exact yarn weight, yardage requirements, and needle size to ensure proper gauge and finished garment dimensions. Ribbing at cuffs, hem, and button bands typically requires slightly smaller needles to create elastic, fitted edges.

Pattern Information

The Moss Stitch Jacket pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF document published by Knitting Fever, Inc., the official distributor of Debbie Bliss designs. The pattern includes detailed measurements and gauge guidelines to help knitters achieve professional results. This design is now discontinued, making it a collectible pattern for fans of Debbie Bliss's work and those seeking classic, timeless cardigan construction.