Mesh and Chain Woven dishcloth pattern

Mad Quilter's 

Mesh and Chain Woven Dishcloth Pattern

I've seen tartan blankets made with this technique. 

A dish cloth is a good way to see if you like a certain stitch or technique. 

I discovered I'm not keen on this technique at all. 

Weaving all the ends in is a real bore.

I have written this pattern using Australian terms.

Australian                American

Double crochet =   Single crochet

Treble =                 Double crochet

Yarn and hook:
Worsted weight yarn with 5mm (H) hook
or  ... DK weight (8ply) with 4mm hook
 Cotton, bamboo, hemp and acrylic are best for dishcloths.
You need a colour for the mess and border and a contrast for the chains that are woven.

Gauge doesn't matter, you don't wear it.

Make the Mesh:
Foundation chain - Chain 35 stitches.

Row 1 Work treble (dc - American terms)  into 5th chain from hook. Chain 1, miss 1 chain from foundation chain and treble in next. Do this until the end of the chain.  You should have 16 holes and 17 stitches when you count the 3 chains at the beginning as 1 stitch.
Chain 3 and turn your work to start the second row.

Row 2  Miss one chain, (chain 1 and treble (dc) in the top of the next treble (dc)) until the end of the row where you treble (dc) in the second chain you turned with, work this row 14 times. You should have 15 holes counting up from the foundation row.

Fasten off. 

Make the Chains
Using a contrast yarn make sixteen chains of 35 stitches with chain stitch. Makes sure you leave tails at both ends of about 7cm, you can weave the ends in now or wait until the end.

Weave the Chains

Take the chains and weave them in and out of the mesh. Start at the foundation chain and weave to the top. Weave each chain in an alternate in/out pattern. Be careful to not pull the chain all the way through. The border round will fasten the chains to the edge of the cloth.

Border

Start at the top right hand side of the cloth. Attach yarn with a slip stitch and double crochet (sc) into the top of the treble, next double crochet around the chain space inserting the hook through the first chain of the weaving chain as you pull the yarn through to make the double crochet, this secures the woven chain to the cloth. Work like this across the row.
At the end of the row work 3 double crochet into the second turning chain.

Turn the cloth on its side and work a row of double crochet along the side' I work 2 for each treble row, one stitch in the bar of the treble and one between. At the end of the side work 3 double crochet and turn the cloth.

Work across the bottom as you did the top, catching the woven chains into the double crochets. Another 3 Double crochets into the corner.

Turn and work double crochet along the other side. Work 2 double crochet into the first stitch and fasten with a slip stitch to the first double crochet of the border.

Finishing..( the really painful part!)
Weave in all the ends and trim. yep there will be 34 ends to weave and sew in!!

COPYRIGHT.
You can make these for sale.
You can share the pattern with your friends.
You can't publish this on your web site without my permission.
You can't sell my pattern or instructions.
You can't claim this is your work.

Second Sister scarf

Dropped stitch scarf.

This one is very simple:

Row 1 - 4 knit four rows,
Row 5 - (knit 1, yo twice) repeat to last stitch knit 1 - adding the stitches to drop
Row 6 - (k1, drop the yo) reapeat to last stich k1 - the drop stitch row

Repeat the above 6 rows until your scarf is as long as you want.

I used 8mm needles and a mohair/cotton yarn.

Head Over Heels Baby Helmet

Head over heels baby helmet. – Size 6 months up


I was inspired to create this by a post on Nappycino. Someone was looking for a hat her baby wouldn’t pull off. I had been thinking of designing this for a while. I wanted to keep Michael’s ears warm and not have to tie the ties under his chin like I do with the other helmet I made for him. This little hat also offers a little warmth around Michael’s neck. The kids think he looks like a spaceman in it!

The design is based on the construction of turning a heel on a sock. If I knit this again I think I’ll use less stitches around the face to make it a little snugger , but then it may not fit for long as he grows. It probably won't stay on if baby is determined to pull off hats

Yarn
8ply or dk weight

Tension
24st to 10cm

Needles
3.75 mm 40cm circular needles or a set of 3.75mm Double Pointed Needles

Neck
Cast on 92 loosely. Join in a circle, being careful not to twist.
Work in k2 p2 rib for 9 cm

Put the middle 28 stitches on a holder – the stitches that will sit under the chin - in other words rib 60 then place previous 28st on to a holder.

Work st st for 10 cm on remaining 64 sts working back and forth. Slipping the first stitch of each row.

Turn the Top – like a sock heel
K across 43 turn
S1 purlwise p19 p2tog p1 turn,
S1 purlwise k to 1 st before the gap ssk, k1 turn
S1 purlwise p to 1 st before gap p2tog, p1 turn

Continue in this way until 1 st is left either side:
S1 purlwise k to last 2 stitches ssk turn
S1 purwise p to last 2 stitsches p2tog turn

Face
S1 k 20 k2tog k to end (40)
pick up 14 stitches down the side of the stocking stitch, rib across the 28 on the holder, pick up 14 the other side. Kniting circular again. Knit around to the start of the ribbing at the neck then commence to rib all the way around.

Work in rib for 4 cm.

Cast off loosely in rib. Fold face edging in half and slip stitch on the inside.

The back on Michael.

Lilly who is 3 years old

I wrote the pattern as I knitted the helmet so it should be right. But I'm not perfect so if you find a mistake let me know and I'll fix it :)

We're cracking up ..

The kitchen is slowly getting there. Pete spent the weekend painting, where he could. We have some areas of the wall that have been damaged by rising damp, they need to be repaired before we can put a layer of paint over them. The large crack in the corner (on the right in the photo) we are having repaired by the stone mason next summer. The stone mason thinks it better to wait until after the winter to repair the crack. We've had a few years of drought here and we are hoping when the winter rains come the crack in the wall will close a little. The Stone Mason will also be underpinning one of the corners of the house which is also cracking and moving.

Although very romantic, old stone homes need lots of attention and money. We have lots of work to do. The floors need replacing due to white ant damage. We need a new bathroom, laundry and toilet. She's a beautiful old house, well worth preserving.

A little at a time.


I feel like I'm tied to the couch cuddling Michael. He only wants to sleep while someone holds him. If I'm going to sit all day, I may as well crochet. I put him in the sling and then I have my hands free.

This is just a wider version of the other headband. Very simple, mindless crochet.

Donna's Wide Crochet Headband

( Australian Crochet terms used)

4ply cotton
3mm crochet hook

tr - treble (American DC)
ch - chain
dc - double crochet (American SC)

Row 1 Chain 4, work two trebles into the 4th chain from hook, work 3 ch, turn.
You should have 3 stitches, the chain counts as the first and two trebles.

Row 2 - 7 One treble into the next two stitches, 3 chains turn.

Row 8 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in the next stitch, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (5 stitches)

Row 9 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next three stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (7 stitches)

Row 10 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next five stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (9 stitches)

Row 11 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next seven stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (11 stitches)

Row 12 to 15 One treble into the next ten stitches, 3 chains turn. (11 stitches)

Row 16 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next nine stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (13 stitches)

Row 17 to Row 43 Treble in each stitch across (13 stitches) remember not to work a treble into the base of the turning chain or your count will be out.

Reducing the stitches to shape the end of the band.
On row 43 only work 2 chains on the turn, this acts as a reduction.

Row 44 one treble in each of the stitches to the last two stitch, work last two trebles together. (11 stitches)

Row 45 - 48 Treble in each stitch across (11 stitches) On row 48 only work 2 chains on the turn, this acts as a reduction.

Row 49 one treble in each of the stitches to the last two stitch, work last two trebles together. (9 stitches)

Row 50 one treble in each of the stitches to the last two stitch, work last two trebles together. (7 stitches)

Row 51 one treble in each of the stitches to the last two stitch, work last two trebles together. (5 stitches)

Row 52 one treble in each of the stitches to the last two stitch, work last two trebles together. (3 stitches)

Row 53 - 58 One treble into the next two stitches, 3 chains turn.

Row 59 Treble the next two stitches together. Do not turn

Work around the sides and create the ties.

Double crochet all the way around. Put two dc in the side of each treble. Work to row one. Make tie. Chain 50 then slip stitch back along the chain, dc into the next stitch and continue working dc's around the second side. When you get to the beginning make the second tie. Chain 50 and slip stitch back along the chain. slip stitch into first dc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

This is adult sized. To make smaller reduce the number of rows worked in the middle of the band.

If you want to make these to sell, you have my permission. I think they'd go well at a craft market and you should be able to make a nice profit on them. They only require a small amount of cotton and don't take long to make.

Crochet Headband

I promised my sister, months ago, I would make her a crochet headband.

I finally got around to making her one.

Donna's Crochet Headband

( Australian Crochet terms used)

4ply cotton
3mm crochet hook

tr - treble (American DC)
ch - chain
dc - double crochet (American SC)

Row 1 Chain 4, work two trebles into the 4th chain from hook, work 3 ch, turn.
You should have 3 stitches, the chain counts as the first and two trebles.

Row 2 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in the next stitch, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (5 stitches)

Row 3 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next three stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (7 stitches)

Row 4 to Row 43 Treble in each stitch across (7 stitches) remember not to work a treble into the base of the turning chain or your count will be out.

Reducing the stitches to shape the end of the band.
On row 43 only work 2 chains on the turn, this acts as a reduction.

Row 44 one treble in each of the first 4 stitches then work the trebles in stitches 6 and 7 together, work 2 chains turn. ( 5 stitches)

Row 45 one treble in each of the first 2 stitches, work the trebles in stitches 4 and 5 together (3 stitches) 2chains turn

Row 46 Treble the next two stitches together. Do not turn

Work around the sides and create the ties.

Double crochet all the way around. Put one dc in the side of the treble and one in the stitch. Work to row one. Make tie. Chain 50 then slip stitch back along the chain, dc into the next stitch and continue working dc's around the second side. When you get to the beginning make the second tie. Chain 50 and slip stitch back along the chain. slip stitch into first dc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

This is adult sized. To make smaller reduce the number of rows worked in the middle of the band

I give permission for these to be made for commercial gain.

Please let me know if you have any problems following this pattern or of any mistakes you find.

Newborn Soaker sack - trial pattern

I have not tested this pattern! so you try it with no guarantee to fit or usefulness :) I'm still amazed at how small babies really are! and even though I have done a little research and THINK I have worked the sizing right, I won't know until bub has test driven it. I'm sharing what I have knitted for baby boy 6.

If you do knit this and find mistakes please let me know so I can fix it up or take the pattern down. There is nothing worse than wasting good time and wool on a poor pattern.

Soaker sacks are to keep bubs legs warm and make for easier night time nappy changes, like longies without having to chase their legs into legs LOL

They are better than a full wool sleeper sack (in my opinion) as they prevent wicking of mositure to the baby's top clothing. The top is worn WITHOUT being tucked into the sack :D - Just in case you're a bit slow like me and have mummy brain :D

To change baby you unbutton the bottom of the bag and pull up, change baby and rebutton the bottom. Or just undo the drawstring and remove bag, change baby and put back on.

Materials
8ply wool 3.25 needles for rib and 4mm for body.
Stitch markers

Abbreviations
k - knit
p- purl
yo - yarn over needle to creat a sttich
co - cast on

Cast on 80sts

Ribbing
k2p2 for 12 rows
drawstring row
k2,yo, p2tog.
work 4 more rows of k2p2 ribbing.

body
Change to 4mm needles and work in stocking stitch until work measures 12 inches.

base of sack
Place stitch markers between st 19 & 20 and 59 & 60. Stitches 60 and 19 are the front, 20 to 59 the back.
Row 1 Knit stitches 20 to 59 and purl stitches 60 to 19.
Row 2 knit all stitches
Repeat row 1 and 2 4 times - creating a garter stitch panel at the front.
Cast off stitches 60 to 19, leaving 20 to 59 to be worked as the back flap.

Back flap
work in garter stitch back and forth in knit stitch for 6 rows.
button holes rows
Row1 k3, cast off 2, k9, cast off 2, k9 sts cast off 2, k8 cast off 2, k3
row 2 k3, cast on2, k8, co2, k9co2, k9co2, k3
work 2 more rows of knit and cast off.

finishing
weave in ends .
sew on 4 buttons to match button holes.
make a drawstring. I like to crochet one with 2 strands of wool. insert through holes in ribbing.

A Square hat on Round needles - Toddler

YARN 8ply dk weight
Tension 22sts to 10cm
Worked on 4mm 40cm Circular needles

Left twist - Slip 2 sts on to a cable needle and leave at front of work, knit next 2 sts, then knit 2 sts from cable needle.

Right twist - Slip 2 sts on to a cable needle and leave at back of work, knit next 2 sts, then knit 2 sts from cable needle.

Cast On 88 stitches
Join in Circle being careful not to twist. Use a stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds
Work 12 rounds of k2p2 rib.

Round 1 - 4 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

Round 5 p10, Left twist, p6, Right twist, p6, Left twist, p20, Left twist, p6, right twist, p6, Left twist, p10

Round 6 - 12 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

Round 13 p10, Left twist, p6, Right twist, p6, Left twist, p20, Left twist, p6, right twist, p6, Left twist, p10

Round 14 - 18 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

Round 19 p10, Left twist, p6, Right twist, p6, Left twist, p20, Left twist, p6, right twist, p6, Left twist, p10

Round 20 - 26 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

Round 27 p10, Left twist, p6, Right twist, p6, Left twist, p20, Left twist, p6, right twist, p6, Left twist, p10

Round 28 - 34 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

Round 35 p10, Left twist, p6, Right twist, p6, Left twist, p20, Left twist, p6, right twist, p6, Left twist, p10

Round 36 - 38 p10, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p20, k4, p6, k4, p6, k4, p10

If you prefer a deeper hat continue in the pattern to the desired length.

Finishing.
Fold the hat in half and kitchener stitch the back and front together, I turned the hat inside out to do this. OR if Kitchener stitch is a little too hard - cast off and turn inside out, fold in half and back stitch the seam. Make tassels and sew them to the corners of the hat.

Links you may find helpful to make this hat
How to make a Basic Tassel A tutorial on bbc.co.uk
Kitchener Stitch A how to. On Knitty.com

Simply Skinny Scarf

8 ply yarn - The sample is knitted in Hand-dyed Four Bags Full Merino.
Amount needed varies according to the length.
5.5mm needles

Cast on 20 sts.
Row 1 - 4: Knit 4 rows
Row 5: k1,( yo k2tog) repeat to last st, k1.
Repeat row 5 until desired length.
Work 4 rows of knit.
Cast Off.

I added a simple fringe to the edge of the sample.

Headband - Crochet Pattern

I'm using Australian Terms
Australin Trebles = American DC!
Australian DC = American SC

Worked with 8 ply wool on a 5mm crochet hook

Measure the child's head around 19 inches in a toddler

Chain a multiple of 4 plus 2 stitches to that measurement when stretched.
Join into a ring without twisting

Rnd 1 Chain 2 in first chain, work a treble in each chain around, join with a slip stitch to the top chain stitch.
Rnd 2 chain 2, work a front post treble then a back post treble all the way round. join with ss to the top chain.
Rnd 3 DC in joining SS, miss stitch, work 4 trebles in next stitch, (miss stitch, DC. miss stitch, 4 trebles into next stitch) repeat to end join with slip stitch and finish.
Rnd 4 Worked in base chain. Rejoin yarn at the beginning. Repeat (DC, miss stitch, 4 trebles, miss stitch) to end finish off.

Weave in ends.

To pretty it up add a crochet flower.

Flower

Make a circle with the yarn around your fingers and crochet into that.

DC, half treble, treble, double treble, treble, half treble, DC repeat 5 times for five petals. Omit last DC of last petal and join with a slip stitch and finish off.

Pull center tail tight to close center.

Use ends to stitch flower to band.

Make as many flowers as you want and sew them to the head band.

Pattern adjusted for smaller child

I've made an adjustment to the earlier high cut knicker pattern. It's now been reworked for a smaller child. Click on the link below to be taken to the page.

High cut Soaker in two sizes

As with the other patterns it is freely to be used in swaps :)

Crochet Soakers - version 2

Desert Rose Designs Crochet Soaker

I am the author of this pattern. I have all design notes kept to verify this.It may be used in swaps without my permission being sort. All I ask is that you acknowledge you made the item from my pattern.
I designed this pattern to fit my child.And have tested it on her.

Australian stitch names used.

How to crochet information can be found at crochetaustralia.com.au

dc = double crochet
tr - treble
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch

100 gms of 8 ply wool with a tension of 22st/ 10cms, crochet hook 3.5 mm

Start by making the waist band:
Front
Ribbing
                    chain 11
Row 1         skip first ch, dc into each chain to end 1 ch turn (10 stitches)
Rwo 2         1 dc into back loop of dc to end 1 ch turn
                    Repeat Row 2 until 34 rows are worked


Turn for body
Row 1,        1 ch and dc across a long edge, 1 dc per row (34), 3ch turn
Row 2,         miss first stitch ( as the turning chains count for this stitch) and treble to end, 3ch turn, (34 stitches)
Row 3 to Row 10         same as row 2 ( on row 10 don’t work the 3 ch turn)

Shaping the leg holes
Row 11         slip stitch acoss the first 6 tr,. 3 chains ( count as 1 tr) miss first tr and work 23 tr ( 24 stitches altogether when you add the 3chs) leave the last 5 stitchses unworked. ch 2 Turn
Row 12         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together. 2 ch turn (22)
Row 13         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together, 2 ch turn (20)
Row 14         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together, 2 ch turn (18)
Row 15         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together, 2 ch turn (16)
Row 16         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together, 2 ch turn (14)
Row 17         Work 2 tr together, tr to last two, tr two together, 3 ch turn (12)
Row 18         tr to end, 3 ch turn (12)
Row 19         tr to end, finish off

Back
Ribbing
chain 11
Row 1         skip first chain, dc into each chain to end 1 chain turn (10 stitches)
Rwo 2         1dc into back loop of dc to end 1ch turn
               Repeat Row 2 until 34 rows are worked
                Turn for body
Row 1         1 ch and dc across a long edge, 1 dc per row (34), 3ch turn
Row 2         miss first stitch, 11 tr, 2 tr into each of the next 3 stitchs, 4 tr, 2 tr into each of the next 3 stitches, 12 tr (40)
Row 3 to Row 10         miss first stitch ( as the turning chains count for this stitch) and tr to end, 3ch turn (40) (on row 10 work a 2 ch turn)
Shaping leg holes
Row 11         work two tr together, tr to last two stitches, tr two together. (38)
Row 12         work two tr together, tr to last two stitches, tr two together (36)
Contine reducing like this for 8 more row.
Row 21         Work two tr together, three times, tr 8, work two tr together three times. (14)
Row 22         work two tr together, tr to last 2, work two tr together, finish off.

Sew up sides and crotch.

Finish leg holes
Row 1         dc around leg opening, work a multiple of 5 stitches, this is needed for the shell pattern
Row 2         Shell stitch around. to shell *ss in first stitch miss a stitch, work 5 tr into next stitch, miss a stitch, repeat from *

Finish off
Sew in all loose ends.

******************     The crotch is not very wide in this version. To widen the crotch add a few more rows of dc around the legs prior to working the shells     *****************************

Thank You :)

Megan's daughter Jessica is modelling her new high cut Knicker soakers. They are a little big on her at present but I'm sure she'll grow into them in no time. The measurements for the soakers are Lilly's and she's a lot bigger than beautiful Jessica. I'm so thrilled someone used the pattern :)
Thank you Megan for sending me the photos and Megan's Aunty for kntting them up so beautifully.

The crotch is very narrow in this pattern. When you add the leg finish, you are also adding to the crotch width. Also to narrow the leg you can adjust the number of stitches you pick up around the leg opening.

Swap Free Knitted Soaker Pattern

Desert Rose Designs
Knitted knickers - Low Leg Cut

I am the author of this pattern. I have all design notes kept to verify this.It may be used in swaps without my permission being sort. All I ask is that you acknowledge you made the item from my pattern.
I designed this pattern to fit my child.And have tested it on her.

Waist 48cm, At Belly Button.
rise over nappy of 46cm, Measured from belly button to curve of spine
hip over nappy 57cm and top of leg 31cm. Measurement from 11cm below wasit
Yarn used, 2X 50g balls of 8 ply that knits at 22st / 10cms on 4mm needles.

IMPORTANT: Please knit a test square to ensure you are knitting at this tension. You can change the needle size to adjust your tension.

This pattern is knitted in one piece and starts at the front band.

4mm needles used through out.

This Soaker Features :
A buttonhole in the waistband to allow easy insertion and replacement of elastic.
The leg cut is almost square to the body
The back is wider than the front for all important nappy room
The back has shaping for a better fit over the nappy.



Front
Cast on 52 stitches

Waist Band
Row 1        Knit
Row 2        Purl
(Repeat row1 and 2, 3 times)
Row 9        Purl (HUH.??.. yep to give a fold line for the waistband!)
Row 10        Purl
Row 11        Knit
Row 12        Purl
Repeat rows 11 and 12, 8 times ( for a greater rise no. of rows may be increased)
Row 29        k1, knit twice into next stitch, knit to last 2 st, knit twice into next stitch, k1 (54)
Row 30        Purl
Repeat rows 11 and 12, 5 times
Row 41        k1, knit twice into next stitch, knit to last 2 st, knit twice into next stitch, k1 (56)
Row 42        Purl
Repeat rows 11 and 12 , 5 times
Row 53        k1, knit twice into next stitch, knit to last 2 st, knit twice into next stitch, k1 (58)
Row 54        purl
Repeat rows 11 and 12, 3 times.

Shape leg hole:
Row 61        cast off 7 sts, k to end.
Row 62        cast off 7 sts in purl, p to end.
Repeat twice more (16)

Crotch - (4 rows)
Row 67        knit
Row 68        Purl
repeat row 67 and 68

Back
Row 73        cast on 6, knit to end.
Row 74        cast on 6, purl to end.
Repeat row 73 and 74 three more times ( 64)
Row 79        knit
Row 80        purl
Continue in stocking stitch to end of row 110

( You can add more rows here to lengthen the back, if you have lengthened the front)

Shaping the back
Row 111        Knit 15, slip1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over, k30, k2tog, k15 (62)
Row 112        Purl
Row 113        k15, slip1, knit 1. pass slip stitch over, k28, k2tog, k15 (60)
Row 114        Purl
Row 115        k15, slip1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over, k26, k2tog, k15 (58)
Row 116        Purl
Row 117        k15, slip1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over k24, k2tog, k15 (56)
Row 118        Purl
Row 119        k15, slip1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over, k22, k2tog, k15 (54)
Row 120        Purl
Row 121        k15, slip1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over, k20, k2tog, k15 (52)
Row 122        Purl
Row 123        knit
Row 124        purl
repeat row 123 & 124 twice
Row 129        Purl - to creat fold line for wasitband
Row 130        Purl
Row 131        Knit
Row 132        Purl
Row 133        Knit 22 cast off 4 stitch knit to end
Row 134        purl to cast off, turn cast on 4, turn purl to end
Row 135        knit
Row 136        Purl
Row 137        knit
Row 138        Purl

Cast off

Leg Bands
Knit up 46 stitches along leg holes 24 along back and 22 along front edge
Knit in rib for 6 rows cast off loosely in rib
Alternative to leg band - Crochet 6 rounds in single crochet.

Finishing
Sew side seams together. Fold over waist and slip stitch down. Being careful to not pull to tight. Thread elastic through buttonhole in waistband and secure with a knot or stitch.

Miss Lilly Models Her New Knickers
Click On the photo's for a better look at the fit.

Knitted Knickers - high leg soaker in two sizes!

Desert Rose Designs
Knitted Knickers Pattern

Reworked for waist 44cm, rise 45 cm and thigh 28 cm
Yarn used, 2X 50g balls of 8 ply that knits at 22st / 10cms on 4mm needles.

IMPORTANT: Please knit a test square to ensure you are knitting at this tension. You can change the needle size to adjust your tension.

This pattern is knitted in one piece and starts at the front band.

4mm needles used through out.

FRONT

Cast on (J-48) stitches. (A multiple of 4 stitches for a k2 p2 rib)
Rows 1        k2 p2 to end.
Row 2 p2 k2 to end
repeat twice more
Row 7:        k2 (p2 wrap yarn around needle k2tog) to last 4 stitches p2 k2 ( Drawstring row)
Row 8 - 14       k2 p2
Row 15       knit
Row 16       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 21       k twice into first stitch, knit to last two stitches, increase into next stitch, k1 (J-50)
Row 22       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 27       repeat row 21 (J -52)
Row 28       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 33        repeat row 21 (J- 54)
Row 34        purl
Row 35       knit
Row 36       purl
Row 37       knit
Row 38       purl
Start shaping leg hole.
Row 39       cast off 2, knit to end (J - 52)
Row 40        cast off 2 in purl, purl to end (J - 50)
For Jessica
Row 41 k2 tog, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog (J-48)
Row 42 P2 tog, purl to last 2 stitches, p2 tog (J-46)
Repeat until there are 18 stitches remaining

Crotch
Row 59 knit
Row 60 knit
Repeat row 59 and 60 once more

Increasing for back
Row 63       cast on 2 stitches knit to end (18)
Row 64       cast on 2 in purl, purl to end. (20)
Repeat rows 63 & 64 until you have 60 stitches.
Row 85       knit
Row 86       purl
Repeat 85 and 86 8 times
Row 103       k1 k2 tog through back of stitches, knit to last 3, k2tog, k1 (58)
Row 104       purl
Repeat rows 103 and 104, 5 times Until there are 48 stitches
Row 115       k2p2 to end
Repeat row 115 7 times
Row 123       (k2 wrapyarn around needle p2 tog) repeat to last 4 sts k2 p2
Row 124       - k2,p2 to end
repeat row 124 6 times
Cast off

Sew side seams. The back is two rows longer and wider than the front to allow extra nappy room.

Single crochet around leg holes. I did 2 rows on Jessica’s and added a row of “shells”

Jessica's has a wider crotch than Lilly's.





Desert Rose Designs
Knitted Knickers Pattern

I am the author of this pattern. I have all design notes kept to verify this.It may be used in swaps without my permission being sort. All I ask is that you acknowledge you made the item from my pattern.
I designed this pattern to fit my child.And have tested it on her.

Waist 48cm, At Belly Button.
rise over nappy of 46cm, Measured from belly button to curve of spine
hip over nappy 57cm and top of leg 31cm. Measurement from 11cm below wasit
Yarn used, 2X 50g balls of 8 ply that knits at 22st / 10cms on 4mm needles.

IMPORTANT: Please knit a test square to ensure you are knitting at this tension. You can change the needle size to adjust your tension.

This pattern is knitted in one piece and starts at the front band.

4mm needles used through out.

FRONT

Cast on 52 stitches. (A multiple of 4 stitches for a k2 p2 rib)
Rows 1 - 6        k2 p2 to end.
Row 7:        k2 (p2 wrap yarn around needle k2tog) to last 2 stitches p2 ( Drawstring row)
Row 8 - 14       k2 p2
Row 15       knit
Row 16       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 21       k twice into first stitch, knit to last two stitches, increase into next stitch, k1 (54)
Row 22       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 27       repeat row 21(56)
Row 28       purl
Repeat rows 15 and 16 twice more
Row 33        repeat row 21 (58)
Row 34        purl
Row 35       knit
Row 36       purl
Row 37       knit
Row 38       purl
Start shaping leg hole.
Row 39       cast off 2, knit to end (56)
Row 40        cast off 2 in purl, purl to end (54)
continue decreasing as in rows 39 & 40 until there are 12 stitches remaining.
Crotch
Row 61       Knit
Row 62        purl
Repeat row 61 and 62 once more
Increasing for back
Row 65       cast on 2 stitches knit to end (14)
Row 66       cast on 2 in purl, purl to end. (16)
Repeat rows 65 & 66 until you have 64 stitches.
Row 91       knit
Row 92       purl
Repeat 91 and 92 6 times
Row 105       k1 k2 tog through back of stitches, knit to last 3, k2tog, k1 (62)
Row 106       purl
Repeat rows 105 and 106 5 times Until there are 52 stitches
Row 116       k2p2 to end
Repeat row 116 7 times
Row 124       (k2 wrapyarn around needle p2 tog) repeat to last 4 sts k2 p2
Row 125       - k2,p2 to end
repeat row 125 6 times
Cast off

Sew side seams. The back is two rows longer and wider than the front to allow extra nappy room.

Single crochet around leg holes. I did 5 rounds. You can adjust the tighness of the leg by the number of crochet stitches you pick up. On Lilly's below i should have had less crochet stitches.

Finally make a drawstring for your knickers