This pattern contains a description of how to knit baby leggings.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

LANGUAGE: English

SIZES:
56 (0-1M, 0/1)
62 (1-3M, 1/3)
68 (3-6M, 3/6)
74 (6-9M, 6/9)

MATERIALS:

• short circular needles 40 cm 3,5 mm (16 in US 4) mm for knitting a waistband;
• additional short circular needles 40 cm 2-3 mm (16” US 0 – US 2,5) for temporary storage of “live” stitches when knitting a waistband;
• short circular needles 40 cm 4 mm (16 in US 6) for knitting main part of the leggings;
• circular needles 80-100 cm 4 mm (32 in - 40 in US 6) for knitting legs;
• the cable needle for knitting the Cable Stitch;
• markers;
• tape measure;
• tapestry needle;
• crochet hook 2-3 mm (US 1-3). (We use crochet hook to create a crocheted chain. Because we use the chain stitch method to pick up “live” stitches)

GAUGE OF MAIN PATTERN:
20 stitches х 28 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4”) in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needles after blocking. Gauge of main pattern is also 20 stitches х 28 rows.

YARN:
Yarn composition: merino wool 100%
Yarn thickness: 90 m (100 yds) in 50 g (1.75 oz)

Yarn Name Aran
Ply (UK, NZ, AU) 10 ply
Wraps per inch 8 wpi

Yarn examples: Lana Gatto Maxi Soft, Astra Design Merino love, BBB Filati Full, Gazzal Wool 90, ProFil Merino Extra 90.

YARN CONSUMPTION:
Size Yarn consumption
56 (0-1M, 0/1) ~180 m (200 yds)
62 (1-3M, 1/3) ~200 m (220 yds)
68 (3-6M, 3/6) ~230 m (250 yds)
74 (6-9M, 6/9) ~250 m (175 yds)

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