Do you like to knit wool cloth diapers but struggle finding the right longies pattern in worsted wool? This pattern is based on the same waistband and short rows as the Simply One-Piece Soaker and is optimized in the rise for use in cloth diapering. If the intention is to use them as regular longies then the piece can be shortened in the rise.

This soaker is knit in the round top down, first 2x2 rib and later 2x8 semi-rib for at snug fit. Then stockinette stitch for the rest of the main body and legs, with cuffs in 2x2 rib.

The skill level is intermediate or advanced and adventurous beginner. The pattern is written to be easy to read and understand, but there may be techniques not familiar to newer knitters, like German short rows and the Kitchener stitch.

Sizes: 0-3mo (3-6mo, 6-12mo, 1-2Y, 2-3Y, 3-4Y). The sizes listed are suggestions only as babies grow at different rates. The hip circumference of this pattern is 6 ¾ (7 ½, 8 ½, 9 ¼, 10, 11)”, and the legs measure 8 (9, 11, 13, 14, 15)”. Make sure to include room for the cloth diaper inside, and if in between sizes choose the larger one.

The suggested yarn is worsted weight non-superwash wool. A soft wool is beneficial, and elasticity and recovery is key for the fit.

Yarn usage is 150 (200, 250, 290, 340, 380) yards total.

Needles used are size 6 circular 16”, size 8 circular 16”, optional size 8 circular 32”, and size 8 straight needles. Notions used are stitch holder, stitch markers and tapestry needle.