Willow & Lark Beth Jacket Knitting Pattern

Willow & Lark Beth Jacket

What Is Being Made

The Beth Jacket is a children's cardigan designed by Willow & Lark, available in four sizes to fit ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, and 8–9 years. This seamed jacket features a classic moss stitch fabric throughout, creating a textured, reversible surface. The garment is worked flat on straight needles and finished with button closures, making it a practical layering piece for young children.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several essential knitting techniques:

• Flat construction: The jacket is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and seaming
• Seaming: Pieces are sewn together after completion, creating neat, finished edges
• Buttonholes: Functional buttonholes are integrated into the front bands to accommodate button closures
• Button application: Five or six buttons (depending on size) are sewn onto the opposing front band
• Shaping: The pattern includes increases and decreases to create fitted armholes and sleeve caps

Stitches Used

Moss stitch is the primary stitch throughout the Beth Jacket. Moss stitch, also called seed stitch in some regions, is created by alternating knit and purl stitches within each row and between rows, producing a bumpy, textured fabric with excellent drape and reversibility. This stitch is worked over the back, fronts, and sleeves, creating visual and tactile interest. The pattern uses standard abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), yarn round needle (yrn) for increases, and decrease techniques to shape the garment.

Materials and Tools

The Beth Jacket requires Willow & Lark Poetry Rose yarn in 50-gram balls. Yardage needs vary by size, ranging from 4 to 7 balls depending on which of the four sizes is being knitted. The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 4.00mm (US 6) needles, though the garment itself is worked in moss stitch. Knitters will need one pair of 4.00mm (US 6) knitting needles and 5 to 6 buttons for closures, depending on the finished size.

Finished Measurements

The Beth Jacket is available in graduated sizes with the following finished chest measurements: 63 centimeters (24¾ inches), 68 centimeters (26¾ inches), 74 centimeters (29¼ inches), and 79 centimeters (31 inches). Length to the shoulder ranges from 35 to 48 centimeters (13¾ to 19 inches), and sleeve seams measure 23 to 35 centimeters (9 to 13¾ inches) across the four sizes, ensuring proper proportions for each age group.