This design is part of the Pure Garter collection.
It is available both as an individual pattern and as part of this eBook.

These essential little joggers were designed to let the wonderful coziness of garter stitch shine. Thoughtful details set it apart, elevating the look of the finished garment. A folded-over ribbed casing, faux-seams down the sides, a discreet gusset and short rows in the seat area, as well as gathered leg at the ankle all come together to give a particularly pleasing impression and to achieve a comfortable and practical garment.

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CONSTRUCTION:

These pants are knit seamlessly and top-down from the waist to the ankle ribbing, with a “faux” seam at each side. Simplified short rows (no previous knowledge required) worked in the seat area as well as a gusset (seamed at the crotch using a three-needle bind off OR grafting) help achieve a good fit. The pants are also suitable for bulky or cloth diapers as well as for children who wear no diapers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Casting on, knitting, purling, yarn over, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, three-needle bind off (link to video tutorial provided), picking up stitches, binding off.

SIZES:

NB (3mo, 6mo, 12mo // 18mo-2yo, 3yo)
To fit waist: 16 (18, 19, 20 // 21, 21.25) inches or 40.5 (45.5, 48.5, 51 // 53.5, 54) cm.
Garment waist (under ribbing): 16 (18.25, 19, 20.25 // 21, 21.75) inches or 40 (45.5, 47.5, 50.5 // 52.5, 54.5) cm.

In general it’s best to select a size based on the child’s actual waist measurement. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 300 (350, 400, 500 // 600, 700) yards or 274 (320, 366, 457 // 549, 640) meters of sport to dk weight yarn
Size 3mo sample above is worked in De Rerum Natura’s Ulysse (colorway Caramel).
Note: This yarn isn’t superwash. Any yarn of the same weight can be substituted.

GAUGE:

22 sts x 46 rounds (i.e. 23 ridges) = 4 inches or 10 cm in garter stitch in the round.
Please adjust your needle size if needed to achieve gauge.

NEEDLES:

• US 4 or 3.5 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match garter stitch gauge) 16” or 40 cm in length

• 1 set of matching dpns

• US 2 1/2 or 3 mm diameter dpns for I-cord tie.

NOTIONS:

• 6 stitch markers (I recommend using a different colored marker for the BOR marker.)

• a tapestry needle

• 3 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn