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These longies are designed to be used over cloth nappies/diapers but if you leave out the short rows you can use them over disposable nappies/diapers or normal underwear. They are designed with 0-1”/0-2.5cm negative ease in the waistband to provide a nice snug fit. The ribbing on the waistband will be stretchy so they will be comfortable with an I-cord threaded through to help secure them. The hips have 1-2”/2.5-5cm of positive ease built in to help avoid leaks from compression wicking and also to allow a little room to grow. If you would like to make a custom fit there are instructions at the end of the pattern explaining how to go about this. Included in the pattern are suggested leg length for shorties or crops and 6 options for finishing the leg including ribbed, garter, moss stitch and ruffle.

Sizes:
Newborn- Waist(W)13”/33cm Hip(H)17”/43cm Rise(R)15”/38cm
Small- (W)14”/35cm (H)18”/46cm (R)16”/40cm
Small/Medium- (W)15”/38cm (H)19”/48cm (R)17”/43cm
Medium- (W)16”/40cm (H)20”/50cm (R)18”/46cm
Medium/Large- (W)17”/43cm (H)21”/52cm (R)19”/58cm
Large- (W)18”/46cm (H)22”/56cm (R)20”/50cm
X-Large- (W)20”/50cm (H)24”/61cm (R)22”/56cm
Custom- Use your own measurements. No maths needed, it has all been done for you, just pick the measurements you want to work to and CO.

Materials:
245, (275, 310, 345)(380, 415, 485) yards, 225, (250, 285, 315)(345, 380, 445) metres of 100% wool, aran or worsted weight yarn. Suggested amounts required have a 10% buffer worked in to the calculations. If you are using a contrasting trim you should not need more than 2oz/50grams for any of the sizes. 100%, hand wash only, wool is best for the optimum effectiveness as a cloth nappy cover. (Superwash wool or wool blends will be less effective.) Merino or Bluefaced Leicester wool is a good choice because it soft enough for babies. I like to support other work at home mums and small businesses so encourage buying yarn from an independent dyer.

7 Stitch markers. I recommend having different types because you will need 4 to mark placement of increases, 2 to mark short row placement and 1 to mark the start of the round.

Darning needle.

Needles:
US7/4.5mm, 16”/40cm circular needles
US7/4.5mm, 12”/30cm circulars or set of DPN’s for legs, for larger sizes you may be able to use the 16”/ 40cm circular (or 1 or 2 long circulars for your preferred method of small circumference knitting)
US5/3.75mm, 16”/40cm circular needles (for newborn size you may prefer to use 12”/30cm circular needles)
2 US7/4.5mm DPN’s

Techniques: The pattern is designed to be suitable for beginner knitters to attempt. I have clearly explained all techniques required within the pattern. The techniques used are; Knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing stiches, Short rows, Kitchener stitch/grafting, picking up stitches. Please do not be scared of the list of skills used. This pattern is an excellent starting point for learning all of the above techniques and I can offer support with anything you may be struggling with.

Support: I offer as much support as I can with my patterns. I am happy to be contacted for help with any aspect of my pattern and I will do my utmost to assist you. I write my patterns with as much clarity as I possibly can. This particular pattern is aimed with beginners in mind, although it does include some more intermediate techniques.

Selling: Again I believe that work at home mums and small businesses should support each other where possible so I offer this pattern license free. This pattern and all its content, including photos, are protected by copyright and you may not share, distribute, alter, sell or copy the pattern in any way. As the purchaser of the pattern you are free to knit and sell your finished garment(s) for profit on a small scale. This applies to the original purchaser of the pattern only and the ability to sell items for profit cannot be transferred to another person. Please do credit me, Donna Brockall, as the designer. If anyone you know would like to knit from the pattern, please direct them to Ravelry so that they may purchase their own copy.

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