SIZE: 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 3 Finished Waist 20 (22, 24) in. (51, 56, 61) cm), waist will be drawn in with elastic.
Finished Length 14 1/2 (17, 19) in. (37 (43, 48.5) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Additional Materials About 20 (22, 24) in. of elastic, 3/4 in. (2 cm) wide
Jazzy Snazzy Pants
Lion Brandฎ LB Collection® Superwash Merino
GAUGE:
22 sts + 30 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop 1 st increased.
M1 as if to purl (make 1 st as if to purl) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Purl this new stitch through the back loop 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these sts and k2tog 1 st decreased.
NOTES:
Legs are worked separately from the lower edge up to the waist. The waistband is then worked in one piece across the top of both legs.
STRIPE PATTERN
Work 4 rows with B, 2 rows with C, 4 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 4 rows with C, 2 rows with A, 4 rows with B, 2 rows with C, 4 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 8 rows with C, 2 rows with B, *2 rows with C, 8 rows with B, 2 rows with C, 4 rows with A, 2 rows with C, 4 rows with A, 4 rows with C, 2 rows with B, 4 rows with C, 2 rows with A, 4 rows with B; rep from * for Stripe pattern.
LEG (make 2)
With smaller needles and A, cast on 42 (50, 54) sts.
Rows 1-3: Knit.
Row 4 (WS): K3 (5, 4), *m1, k7 (8, 9); rep from * 4 more times, m1, k4 (5, 5) 48 (56, 60) sts at the end of this row.
Change to larger needles and B, to begin working in Stripe pattern.
Next 3 Rows: Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
Next Row (WS): P1, m1 as if to purl, purl to last 2 sts, m1 as if to purl, p150 (58, 62) sts at the end of this row.
Continue in Stripe pattern as established, rep last 4 rows until there are 60 (62, 64) sts.
Next 5 Rows: Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
Next Row (WS): P1, m1 as if to purl, purl to last 2 sts, m1 as if to purl, p162 (64, 66) sts at the end of this row.
Continue in Stripe pattern as established, rep last 6 rows until there are 68 (78, 84) sts.
Work even in St st and Stripe pattern until piece measures about 7 1/2 (9, 10) in. (19 (23, 25.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Crotch
Note: Continue in Stripe pattern as established.
Next Row (RS): Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts, k to end 64 (74, 79) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts, p to end 60 (70, 74) sts at the end of this row.
Next Row: K2tog, knit to end 59 (69, 73) sts.
Next Row: P2tog, purl to end 58 (68, 72) sts.
Rep last 2 rows until 54 (62, 66) sts rem.
Work even in St st and Stripe Pattern until piece measures about 6 (7, 8) in. (15 (18, 20.5) cm) from beg of crotch shaping, end with a WS row.
Cut yarn and place sts for first leg onto a holder.
Make second leg in same way, but do not place sts onto a holder.
Waistband
Note: Waistband is worked with A only.
Change to smaller needles.
Row 1 (RS): Working across second Leg,*k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts of second Leg; ssk; work across first leg sts as follows: k2tog, *p2, k2; rep from * to end 106 (122, 130) sts at the end of this row.
Ribbing
Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm), end with a RS row.
Next Row: Knit one row for turning ridge.
Next Row: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Next Row: *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from turning ridge.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew Leg and crotch seams. Fold Waistband to WS along turning ridge to make casing, and sew in place, leaving an opening to insert elastic. Cut elastic to size, then thread through casing. Seam ends of elastic. Sew opening in casing closed. Weave in ends.
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Jazzy Snazzy Pants Reviewed by carrie on 2010-03-01
I made the pants and sweater for my daughter. It is really cute, and an easy pattern to make. I really liked making the sweater in the round, no sewing seams. We get lots of compliments when she wears this outfit---plus it is her favorite because it is so comfty, like wearing pajamas!!
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