Candy Cane shorts are red & white stripes ribbed bloomers, perfect for styling kid’s festive outfit. These rib texture pants are crocheted in one piece, joined as you go, changing the main and contrasting yarn colors in rows indicated.

Skill Level: intermediate / adventurous beginner friendly.

Sizing 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) from 0-6 months newborn to 6 years old child.
The pattern is in English (US crochet terms). All the standard measurements are included; detailed directions and design schematics for each of 9 sizes are provided as well.

Original yarn:
Main color 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana, 45% Pima cotton, 45% merino wool, 10%, PA, 150 m (164 yds) per 50 g (1.75 oz) skein –
shade (19) light beige.
Contrasting color 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana – shade (05) red.

Alternative yarn: Cascade Anchor Bay, 50% cotton, 50% superwash merino wool, 240 m (262 yds) per 100 g (3.5 oz) skein in 2 shades: (17) dew, (06) scarlet. Otherwise, you may use any cotton/merino blended yarn in approx. suggested yardage 240-300 m per 100 g skein.

Crochet hook: 3 mm or choose a size that will result in a correct gauge after blocking.