Baby Leggings
So fast; you'll love this for a last-minute gift. Can be adjusted in width and length to fit the baby or toddler you have in mind.
Gauge: 30 rows and 24 stitches/4 inches on size 7 bamboo dpns knit in the round
Size: 6-12 mos
Dimensions: 6 1/8 inch circumference, 7½ inches long
Materials:
NaturallyCaron Spa in color berry frappe (75% Microdenier Acrylic, 25% Rayon from Bamboo), approx. 75 yds
US size 5 and 7 dpns
scrap yarn of a contrasting color
tapestry needle
Directions:
CO 36 sts on size 5 dpn using twisted German cast on (aka old Norwegian cast on)
Divide sts evenly on 3 dpns, join round being sure sts aren't twisted
Work in 2x2 rib (k2, p2, repeating) for 6 rows
Change to size 7 dpns
Knit all sts, working even until piece measures 6½ inches from the beginning
Switch back to size 5 dpns
Work 5 rounds in 2x2 rib
Bind off loosely in rib pattern
Finishing:
Weave in ends
I find the CO side is smaller in circumference and stretchier than the bind off side, so I make the CO end the bottom of the leggings.
I find the CO side is smaller in circumference and stretchier than the bind off side, so I make the CO end the bottom of the leggings.
Use scrap yarn and your best embroidery skills to add a design element on your leggings if desired. I used the "lazy daisy stitch" to make the flowers shown here.
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