Ripples kids’ bloomers

Construction:

You will work these bloomers from the top down and in the round, then you will separate the front and back to work them flat. You will then graft the crotch, pick up stitches around leg openings and finish the legs with the applied I-Cord method. The waistband has two versions: one with an elastic band for simplicity and convenience (Version 1) and another with ties for extra cuteness (Version 2). You can add as many ruffles as you like - we opted for just two!

Finished Measurements:

17¾ (19, 20¼, 21, 22¼)”/ 45 (48, 51.5, 56, 58.5) cm of waist circumference, to be worn with 0-2” / 0- 5 cm of positive ease. If your child will wear these bloomers without a diaper underneath, choose 1-2 sizes smaller than recommended for a snugger fit.

Yarn: Sport weight cotton yarn, approximately 330 yards / 300 meters per 100 grams

Yardage: 145 (180, 200, 230, 250) yards / 135 (165, 185, 210, 230, 255) meters

additional 35 (35, 35, 35, 40) yards / 30 (30, 30, 30, 35) meters for each ruffle

additional 25 (25, 30, 30, 30) yards / 20 (20, 25, 25, 25) meters for I-Cord Tie (Version 2 only)

Gauge: 26 sts x 36 rows/rounds in reverse stockinette = 4” / 10 cm after blocking

Needles: 16” / 40 cm circular needle and a set of DPNs in size needed to obtain gauge (suggested size: US 3 / 3.25 mm])

Notions: removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, safety pin, ¾” / 2cm wide elastic band (Version 1 only), sewing needle and sewing thread (Version 1 only)

*The pattern has been tech-edited and tested.*

The pattern’s full price is $9.50, and in an effort to make it affordable to more people, I have set up the pay-what-you-can pricing starting from $6.65. If you can afford it, I appreciate you buying this pattern at full price and valuing my creativity and labor! Thank you for your interest and support!