OSKARS Trousers | 0-3 months to 9-10 years

OSKARS Trousers are a cozy, warm knitwear piece worked from the top down.

The colour pattern is created by holding two strands together in two different colours. The project begins with the waistband in a rib pattern, into which an elastic band is sewn later on. For sizes 50/56 and 62/68 this is optional, as little ones at that age are usually not very mobile yet.

In the diaper/seat area, short rows are used to create extra width.

The waistband and leg cuffs are knitted double-stranded using the main colour only. The rest of the pants are knitted with one strand of the main colour and one strand of the contrast colour.

The pattern comes in two versions. The standard version is designed for babies/children who wear disposable diapers. The cloth-diaper version is cut wider to comfortably accommodate a cloth diaper bum.

From size 86/92 onwards, there is also a version with a reduced stitch count in the crotch for children who no longer wear diapers (this does not mean that a child should be potty-trained at that size - every child develops at their own pace ).

The pattern is suitable for confident beginner knitters. All techniques used are explained in short, easy-to-follow video tutorials and additionally you’ll find a video that shows all steps combined and explained in more detail.

50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104 (110/116) 122/128 (134/140)
0-3 months (3-6 months) 9-12 months (18- 24 months) 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years)

Circumference:
38 (44) 50 (53) 56 (60) 64 (66) cm
(15 (17.25) 19.75 (20.75) 22 (23.5) 25.25 (26) in) (below waistband)
Inseam length:
18 (22) 26 (30,5) 34 (41,5) 47,5 (53,5) cm
(7 (8.75) 10.25 (12) 13.5 (16.25) 18.75 (21) in)

YARN
Merino by Knitting for Olive
50 g = 250 m, 100% merino

Colour 1 (Main colour)
50 (50-100) 100 (100) 100-150 (150) 150 (150) g
AND
Colour 2 (Contrast colour)
50 (50) 50 (50-100) 100 (100) 100 (100-150) g

Alternative:
Sunday by Sandnes Garn
50 g = 235 m, 100% merino

EQUIPMENT

• Circular needle 4.0 mm (US 6), min. 80 cm (32 in)
• Circular needle 4.5 mm (US 7), min. 80 cm (32 in)
• If you prefer not to use the Magic Loop method:
  4.0 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles;
  4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles
• 5 stitch markers (one marker in a different colour or shape to make the beginning of the round easier to identify)
• Cable needle, stitch holder, or scrap yarn
• 36 (40) 45 (48) 51 (54) 58 (60) cm (14.25 (15.75) 17.75 (19) 20 (21.25) 22.75 (23.5) in) elastic,
  15 mm (0.6 in) wide
• Tapestry needle
• Needle and thread to sew the elastic into a loop