These baby shorts have served many generations of babies. Now worked in contemporary yarns, updated to convenient circular knitting, the shorts are fun to make and (still) practical to wear.

Skill level: Intermediate

Because of the diagonal knitting effect the shorts stretch nicely and adjust easily to the body. These shorts can first be used as diaper covers (soakers) and - without diapers - be worn as regular shorts.

The waist measures 20” – unstretched. The total length along the hip side (without any leg extension) is about 5.5”.

MATERIALS
For “Little Boy Blue Jeans”:
1 Ball Berroco Remix Light, 6927 “Old Jeans”
(100g/432 yds)

For “Old Glory Stripes”:
1 Ball Berroco Remix Light, 6960 “Strawberry” (MC)
1 Ball Berroco Remix Light, 6927 “Old Jeans” (CC1)
1 Ball Berroco Remix Light, 6901
“Birch” (CC2)

Note: There will be plenty of leftover yarn since the shorts only require a total of 1.7 oz each.

24” Length circular knitting needle, size 3 (3.25mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Optional: 1/2” braided elastic, about 21”