Newborn Shorts or Pants by Destiny Perry

Newborn Shorts or Pants

Knitting
October 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 9 rows = 2 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
30 - 50 yards (27 - 46 m)
Newborn-18 months
English
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Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn
o Yarns pictured are Red Heart Super Saver in Heather Grey, and Lion Brand Pound of Love in Pastel Green. Less than half a skein of Super Saver was used and around 1/8 of a skein of Pound of Love was used.
- Size 8/5.00mm 16 inch circular needles and/or double pointed needles
o Optional: Size 8/5.00mm 9 inch circular needles for legs (I prefer these)
o Note: You can either use circular needles, or double pointed needles. YOU DON’T NEED BOTH! I prefer circulars, but it’s all a matter of preference.

  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Yarn Needle
  • Optional: drawstring (see page 3)

Techniques Used:

  • Ribbing
  • Stockinette stitch (default when working in the round)
  • Knitting in the round
  • Knit and purl stitches
  • Invisible Join (optional)
  • Make 1 stitch (abbreviated M1) (only used in invisible join option)