"DILYS" – Unisex Baby Hoodie PDF Knitting Pattern (14–22" Chest)

Designed to fit babies and toddlers from birth to approximately 3 years, with chest sizes ranging from 14" to 22", Dilys is a wonderfully versatile design that is suitable for both boys and girls.

The pretty moss stitch pleat creates an attractive feature at the front, while the back and sleeves are worked in stocking stitch throughout, giving the garment a lovely combination of textures.

The cosy hood provides an extra layer of comfort, while a single buttonhole at the join of the hood adds a neat and practical finishing detail.

Our original Dilys design was knitted using Baby DK yarn, making it a lovely choice for creating a comfortable garment for little ones.

Whether you're knitting for your own baby, a grandchild or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, Dilys is a charming design that will make a beautiful addition to any baby's or toddler's wardrobe.

Pattern Details at a Glance
Design Name: Dilys
Pattern Type: Unisex Baby & Toddler Hoodie
Style: Hooded knitted garment with decorative front pleat
Chest Sizes: 14"–22"
Approximate Age: Birth to 3 years
Yarn Used: Baby DK
Yarn Weight: Double Knitting (DK)
Knitting Needles: 3.25mm and 4mm
Additional Needles: 3.25mm circular knitting needle for the hood and border
Stitch Patterns: Moss stitch and stocking stitch
Special Features: Moss stitch front pleat, hood and single buttonhole at the hood join
Designer: Silk Marsh Designs
Pattern Format: PDF Digital Download

Why You'll Love Our Dilys Design

Beautiful Moss Stitch Detail: The decorative moss stitch pleat at the front adds lovely texture and interest, giving this hoodie a distinctive handmade finish.
Classic Stocking Stitch: The back and sleeves are worked in stocking stitch throughout, creating a neat and timeless appearance that complements the textured front.

Cosy Hooded Style: The addition of a hood makes Dilys a practical choice for keeping little ones comfortable during cooler days.

Unisex Design: Perfect for both baby boys and girls, making it a wonderful choice for knitting ahead of a new arrival or creating a special handmade gift.

Sizes from Birth to 3 Years: With chest sizes ranging from 14" to 22", this pattern offers plenty of opportunities to knit a favourite design as your little one grows.
Lovely Finishing Details: The single buttonhole at the join of the hood adds a practical finishing touch to this charming garment.

A Thoughtful Handmade Gift: Ideal for baby showers, new arrivals, birthdays, Christmas or simply creating something special for a much-loved little one.

A Lovely Addition to Your Baby Knitting Pattern Collection
If you enjoy knitting baby clothes with interesting stitch details, Dilys is a wonderful pattern to add to your collection.

The combination of moss stitch and stocking stitch gives this hoodie an attractive textured finish without taking away from its classic styling.

Choose your favourite shade of Baby DK yarn to create a traditional pastel hoodie, a soft neutral garment or something bright and cheerful.

With its unisex design and wide range of sizes, Dilys is a lovely choice for knitting for siblings, grandchildren or little ones of different ages.

Designed with Care by Silk Marsh Designs

Dilys is one of our own original knitting designs, created with a love of knitting for babies and children.

At Silk Marsh Designs, we believe knitting should be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. All our original knitting patterns are professionally tech edited and test knitted before publication, giving you confidence as you work on your next handmade creation.

Add our Dilys Unisex Baby Hoodie PDF Knitting Pattern to your collection and enjoy creating a cosy, practical and beautifully detailed garment for a special little one.

PDF Knitting Pattern – Important Information
Please note: This listing is for a PDF digital knitting pattern, not the finished knitted hoodie. The pattern provides the instructions needed to knit your own Dilys baby hoodie. You will require 3.25mm and 4mm knitting needles, together with a 3.25mm circular needle for working the hood and border.

Where Else Can You Find Our Handmade Baby Knits?

A selection of our ready-made baby knits is also available to purchase from:

Fairy Crafter's Handmade Gift Shop
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

Serendale Handmade Gift Shop
21 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire