Baby Bloomers by Nina Cherie

Baby Bloomers

Knitting
May 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 13 rows = 2 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
170 - 207 yards (155 - 189 m)
(0-3m) (3-6m)
English
This pattern is available from shopninacherie.com for $6.00.

Playful baby bloomers - perfect whimsical stripes and i-cord tie to cover up a diaper!

Tools Needed:
Size US6 (4mm) Straight or Circular Knitting Needles
US 7 (4.5mm) Straight or Circular Knitting Needles
Size US3 (3.25mm) Circular or DPN (for i-cord)
Tapestry needle

Yarn:
Approximately 78g 2.70 oz 168.93 yards for Size 1
Approximately 93g 3.30 oz 206.48 yards for Size 2
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (DK/Light Worsted Weight)
4 Colors of your choice

Gauge:
US6 (4mm) Knitting Needles (1x1 rib) K1, P1:
13 sts x 12 rows = 2 x 1.5 inches
US7 (4.5mm) Knitting Needles (fair isle) switching colors every 2 sts:
12 sts x 13 rows = 2 x 2 inches

Techniques:
Stranded knitting, ribbing, seaming, eyelets, i-cord.

Size 1:
Color 1 waist ribbing 0.30 oz (8g) 18.77 yards
Color 2 & 3 stripes 0.80 oz (23g) 50.05 yards
Color 1 leg ribbing 0.15 oz (5g) 9.38 yards
Color 4 i-cord 0.20oz (5g) 12.51 yards

Size 2:
Color 1 waist ribbing 0.30 oz (8g) 18.77 yards
Color 2 & 3 stripes 1.10 oz (31g) 68.82 yards
Color 1 both legs ribbing 0.15 oz (4g) 9.38 yards
Color 4 i-cord 0.20 oz (5g) 12.51 yards

Sizing:
Size 1 (0-3 months)
Waist Circumference: 17 inches unstretched
Thigh Circumference: 7 inches unstretched

Size 2 (3-6 months)
Waist Circumference: 20 inches unstretched
Thigh Circumference: 8 inches unstretched