Soaker No. 2175 Pattern

SIZE—Infant.

MATERIALS—SPINNERIN PILGRIM 2 skeins, 1 pair Knitting Nee­dles No. 3, 1 pair Knitting Needles No. 5.

GAUGE—6 sts. = 1 inch. 12 rows = l inch. Accurate gauge is essential.

PATTERN—Garter Stitch (knit every row). Waist Band—ribbing of K2, P2.

Using No. 3 needles, cast on 128 sts. Work in ribbing of K2, P2 for 4 rows. Then * K2, YO, P2 tog., repeat from * across row. Then work in ribbing of K2, P2 for 4 rows more. Change to No. 5 needles and work in garter st. as follows: *Row 1—Knit. Row 2—Knit. Row 3—K2, K2 tog., K to within 4 sts. of end of row, K2 tog., K2. Repeat from * until 4 sts. remain on needle. Bind off.

NOTE—These soakers may be made in a smaller size by working as follows: After changing to No. 5 needles, K2, K2 tog., K to end of row. Repeat this row un­til 4 sts. remain. Bind off.

FINISHING—Sew ends of ribbing to­gether at center front. Fold soakers so that point comes at bottom of ribbing at center front. Sew side seams, leaving a 3 inch opening for each leg. Make a twisted cord and draw through beading at waist. Sew a tassel to each end of tie.

This pattern was originally published in Hand Knits for Youngsters and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.