Knitted Ribster Baby Shorts
Oh, those Knitted Ribster Baby Shorts are just the most adorable and cozy little bottoms for your little one! Made with soft and stretchy material, they'll keep your baby comfy and looking oh-so-stylish. The ribbed design adds a touch of charm, making them perfect for a day out or just lounging at home. Your baby will surely be the trendiest tot in town with these snazzy shorts!
Requirements:
- Around 22g of DK yarn
- 4mm needles
Pattern: Make the front and back the same ~
Cast on 40sts
1st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
2nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2 rows twice more
7th Row: S1, *k2tog, yrn, p2tog, yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, yrn, k1
8th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
9th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
10th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 24 rows
(Work should now measure around 4 ½ “) It is easy to adjust the length here
35th Row: S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p1, cast off 8sts, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3
Continue on first leg ~ (16sts)
36th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
37th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
38th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 6 rows
Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)
Rejoin yarn to second leg ~ (16sts)
36th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
37th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
38th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 6 rows
Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)
Join the front and back together along the side edge
Join the front and back gusset together
Join the short leg seam on each leg
Add a ribbon or cord tie through the eyelet row at the waist
Ribsters Baby Shorts Large
Requirements:
- DK yarn
- 4mm needles
Pattern: Make the front and back the same ~
Cast on 52sts
1st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
2nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2 rows twice more
7th Row: S1, *k2tog, yrn, p2tog, yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, yrn, k1
8th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
9th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
10th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 30 rows
(Work should now measure around 5 ½ “) It is easy to adjust the length here
41st Row: Rib 20sts, cast off 12sts, rib 19sts
Continue on first leg ~ (20sts)
42nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
43rd Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
44th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 8 rows
Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)
Rejoin yarn to second leg ~ (20sts)
42nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
43rd Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
44th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Continue in rib pattern for a further 8 rows
Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)
Join the front and back together along the side edge
Join the front and back gusset together
Join the short leg seam on each leg
Add a ribbon or cord tie through the eyelet row at the waist