This pattern contains a description of how to knit baby pants or shorts.

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)
80 (9-12M, 9/12)
86 (12-24M, 12/24)
92 (2T)
98 (3T)

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 pants;
• 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).

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 (for pants):
Size Yarn consumption
56 (0-1M, 0/1) ~250 m (270 yds)
62 (1-3M, 1/3) ~280 m (310 yds)
68 (3-6M, 3/6), ~330 m (360 yds)
74 (6-9M, 6/9) ~350 m (380 yds)
80 (9-12M, 9/12) ~370 m (400 yds)
86 (12-24M, 12/24) ~400 m (440 yds)
92 (2T) ~420 m (460 yds)
98 (3T) ~450 m (490 yds)