Carina Spencer Baby Bloomers Knitting Pattern

Carina Spencer Baby Bloomers Knitting Pattern

These bloomers have a traditional shape with a simple eyelet ruffle hem. They are designed to be worn under dresses with the ruffles peeking out the bottom. In cooler weather the eyelets double as buttonholes for a set of leg warmers. Cute and functional! Knit them in wool for use as a cloth diaper cover or in a cotton blend for a potty-trained child. Instructions are given for solid color or two-tone bloomers in six sizes from birth to 4T. Three cuff options are provided for leg warmers. Knit them in a variety of colors and styles, and mix-n-match!

Gauge: 20 sts & 30 rows = 4" in stockinette

Finished Measurements: Waist: 10-15" (12-17, 14-19, 16-21, 18-23, 19-25)". Hips: 13 1/2" (15, 17 1/2", 20, 21 1/2", 23)". Rise: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22)" Inseam: 3 (3 1/2", 4, 4 1/2", 4 3/4", 5)"

Materials Used: In worsted or aran weight yarn you will need approximately 130 (150, 180, 210, 260, 320) yards for bloomers and 70 (80, 90, 100, 115, 130) yards for leg warmers. If you choose a contrasting color yarn for the ribbing and eyelet borders on your bloomers it should be about 25% of your total yardage. Only a small amount of CC is needed for leg warmers. Scrap yarn, 4 stitch markers, darning needle for weaving in ends, 8 buttons (5/8; - 3/4").

Needle Size: Double pointed needles (or needles appropriate for your preferred method of small circumference circular knitting) and 12" or 16" circular needles in US sizes 8, 7, and 6 (or size required to obtain gauge and needles one and two sizes smaller).

Pattern / Kit Includes: written directions

Skill Level: easy