Originally published in “Good Housekeeping Knitting for Baby Book” (c) 1959.

MATERIALS
3 oz Beehive Imported Baby Wool, Shrink-Resist Finish or
3 oz Columbia-Minerva Baby Yarn, Shrink Resistant.

Size 2 and 5 14-inch long knitting needles
Size F (4) crochet hook

GAUGE
6 stitches = 1 inch; 10 rows = 1 inch

Yarn used double after waistband ribbing.

Ed note: There are two knit soaker patterns provided in the pdf file (not available now). One has a triangular shaped front with a drawstring top. The other has a plain front with ribbing at top and bottom.

Crochet version here: Good Housekeeping 1959 Crocheted Soaker

Previously available on glamarama.net (inactive website)