DESCRIPTION
Is there anything more cute and comfy for little ones than knitted pants? I don’t think so. And striped garments are a
great way to use up scrap yarns. So check your stash for sportweight yarns, combine as you like and start knitting! I
have knitted this kind of pants for years for all the babies and kids I know, and my kids literally lived in them. If you
use non-superwash wool (for sensitive skin, use Merino), they never really get dirty: they just need the occasional
wash. And they keep babies warm, without making them sweaty – wool is a great material for babies’ clothes.
I love to see your knits on social media, especially on instagram, I am @colourblogivn.
Please use #majapants and #ivnknit
The name Maja is not only the name of our newest member of the family; it’s also a little hint for stripes (if you
know Bee Maya, a famous german cartoon about a little bee and her friends).

The pattern is tech edited by Amelia Wodsdon @woollenwords and testknitted by talented testknitters. Check out their projects!

SIZES
3m (6m / 9m / 12m / 18m) (2y / 3y / 4y / 5y)
Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the finished measurement size closest to the wearer’s measurements,
plus a bit of positive ease. The pants are on the fitted size so choose a size up to get a more relaxed fit. Picking a
size larger is always a good idea for quick growing babies. These pants are designed to wear with average-sized
diapers. If you use cloth diapers, which are usually larger, you can easily knit a larger size and shorten the leg
length a bit.

NEEDLES
Circular needles to obtain gauge: one larger (recommended 3,5 mm (US 5)) and one smaller (recommended 3,0 mm
(US 3)) with a length at least of 60 cm (24 inches)
Optional: double-pointed needles in both sizes (if you don’t want to work the legs with the magic loop method)
Spare circular needle in smaller size (for working the folded waistband).

GAUGE
22,5 sts x 34 rounds = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch, blocked, with larger needle size

YARN
Sportweight yarn to obtain requested gauge
Sample 3y: BC Garn Bio Balance (sportweight; 55% wool, 45% cotton; 225m (246yds) per 50g), shades 05 and 23 for
stripes + a third shade for waistband and cuffs
Sample 1y: Drops Baby Merino (sportweight; 100% Merino wool; 175m (191yds) per 50 g), in shades 20 and 22 for
stripes + A Homesppun House Softsockmernio, shade Obladi
Or Lamana Como (Tweed) (sportweight; 100% Merino wool; 120m (131yds) per 25g)
Or Pascuali Filati Natura Cumbria (sportweight; 60% cotton, 40% bamboo; 150m (164yds) per 50g)

METRES NEEDED
Total amount for a solid version: 150 (180 / 200 / 250 / 300) (360 / 430 / 520 / 610)m
(165 (190 / 210 / 270 / 330) (400 / 470 / 560 / 660) yds)
Yardage may vary a bit from knitter to knitter, yarn to yarn! Have always a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2) // Stitch holders or waste yarn // Tapestry needle //
Optional elastic tape (width approx. 2,5cm (1 inch)/ length: to fit a bit stretched around the child’s waist + 2 cm (1
inch) seam allowance) or scrap yarn for a drawstring

MEASUREMENTS

a circumference
36,5 (39 / 41,75 / 44,5 / 48) (51,5 / 55 / 58,5 / c 62,25) m
(14.25 (15.25 / 16.5 / 17.5 / 19) (20.25 / 21.75 / 23 / 24.5) inches)
b outer leg length
22,75 (25 / 26,5 / 32,75 / 38) (43 / 48,25 / 55,5 / 62,5) cm
(9 (9.75 / 10.5 / 13 / 15) (17 / 19 / 21.75 / 24.5) inches)