Using the classic sock monkey toy as inspiration, this is the cutest, most comfy pattern to decorate your baby’s bum! Knit in two pieces and then seamed, these pants are straight forward to knit and call to mind the nostalgia of vintage toys. Carefully designed to ensure clean stripes and a great fit, these pants will be loved for many generations to come!

Size: To fit newborn, 3 month, 6 month (12 month, 18 month, 24 month) See schematic for finished measurements.

Needles: Size US 4/3.5mm (used for ribbing) and US 5/3.75 mm (used for main body) or needles to get gauge. Pieces are worked flat and sewn together, I recommend using 24” circular needles.

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows of stockinette stitch for 4” by 4” square (10 cm by 10 cm) with main body needles

Yarn: Fonty Tartan 3 or any similar dk weight yarn (153 yds/140 m for 50 g/1.76 oz)

Yardage:

• MC Taupe #2024: 150, 190, 225 (260, 300, 350) yds/138, 174, 206 (238, 275, 321) m
• CC1 White #2022: 60, 65, 75 (85, 95, 100) yds/55, 60, 69 (78, 87, 92) m
• CC2 Red #2009: 30, 35, 42 (48, 55, 58) yds/28, 33, 39 (44, 51, 54) m

Extras:

• Tapestry needle for seaming
• Buttons for eyes (3/4 inch or 19mm, could size up for 3 largest sizes)
• Stitch holders or waste yarn for holding leg stitches.