Short & Sweet Knicker-Shorts & Cardigan by Barbara Clarkson

Short & Sweet Knicker-Shorts & Cardigan

Knitting
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
482 yards (441 m)
0-3 months; 3-6 months
English
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IMPORTANT - Shorts knitted in 4 ply, Cardigan knitted in DK. Info above provided for 4 ply - see Materials below for requirements for each item.

A practical and easy alternative to standard knickers, these knicker-shorts are easy to knit and the button fastening allows a convenient nappy change. Matching raglan cardigan completes the outfit for everyday style.

Materials:
Shorts: James C Brett Baby 4 ply: 1 (1) x 100g ball 439m/480 yds; OR Sirdar Snuggly 4 ply: 1 (1) x 50g ball 226m/247 yds; pair 3¼ mm needles; 3¼ mm circular needle 40 cm/16 ins; waist length narrow elastic; 5 (5) small buttons

Cardigan: James C Brett Baby DK: 1 (1) x 100 g ball 290m/317 yds; OR
Sirdar Snuggly DK: 2 (2) x 50 g ball 165m/179 yds; pair each 3¼ mm and 4 mm needles; 5 (5) small buttons

Tension:
4 ply: 28 sts and 30 rows
DK: 22 sts and 30 rows