Baby Shorts by Purl Soho

Baby Shorts

Knitting
July 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
40 stitches = 4 inches
in 1x1 Rib, unstretched, with larger needles
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
375 yards (343 m)
To fit baby-toddler
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 5 balls of Rowan’s Cotton Glace, 2 in the main color and 1 of each contrast color. I used for the main color, Ecru #725, and for the contrast colors, Buttercup #825, Crystal #830, and Pier #809.
  • US 1 (2.5 mm), 12-inch circular needles (or a set of US 1 double pointed needles)
  • US 3 (3.25 mm), 12-inch circular needles (or a set of US 3 double pointed needles)
  • US 1, 16-inch circular needles
  • US 3, 16-inch circular needles
  • About 2 feet of 1/2 inch wide elastic
  • Thread and needle or a sewing machine
  • 1 coordinating button (purely decorative, so it can be any size or you can skip it)

GAUGE
40 stitches = 4 inches in 1 x 1 rib, unstretched, with larger needles

SIZE
To fit baby-toddler

18 inches around hips, unstretched, and adjustable elastic waist.

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.