Knitting Pattern | PAULS Trousers | Size 50/56 - 98/104

PAULS trousers are all-season trousers with a wide waistband. They are knitted from top to bottom. Start with the trouser waistband in a ribbing. For sizes 74/80 and up, there will be a sewn-in elastic band and the decoration with three buttons. I don't think this is necessary for the smaller sizes, as the little ones are not yet so mobile. The waistband in sizes 50/56 and 62/68 reaches also a little higher so that the newborn/baby's whole tummy is covered. This keeps the tummy warm and the waistband can also be used to place a grape seed pillow on the little darling's tummy in case of tummy ache, for example.
In the nappy area you work with "german short rows" to generate more width (this is explained in detail). Here the instructions distinguish between two versions. The standard version is intended for babies/children who wear normal nappies (or no more). The reusable nappy version is designed wider so that a reusable nappy bottom fits in there too.
The instruction includes both a yarn suggestion in merino wool (e.g., as an all-season option) and a yarn suggestion in a linen mix (e.g., for summer).
The pants are named after my son Paul, as I knitted them for his birth. He wore them a lot in the first few months.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for experienced beginners.
It uses following techniques: k, p, m1l, m1r, k2tog, german short rows (detailed explanation), invisible horizontal seam (youtube links provided)

Size Information

EU sizes: 50/56 (62/68) 74/80 (86/92) 98/104
US sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 9-12 months (18-24 months) 3-4T

Waist circumfence: 32 (35) 40 (46) 50 cm
(12.5 (14) 15.5 (18) 19.5 inches)
Inside leg length (incl. cuff): 13 (19) 23 (27) 31 cm
(5 (7.5) 9 (10.5) 12 inches)

Materials List

YARN
100 g (150 g) 150 g (200 g) 250 g
Merino Extra Fine by Drops
50 g = 105 m, 100 % merino
Colour proposals:
45 Blush
47 Sage
Alternative yarn proposal
Line by Sandnes Garn
50 g = 110 m, 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen
Colour proposals:
6032 Blå Hortensia
2113 Strågul

EQUIPMENT

• 0 (0) 3 (3) 3 buttons, 15 mm (0.6 inches) diameter
• I use circular needles for the waistband up to the legs with the magic loop method. For the legs I then use DPNs. Alternatively, you can use DPNs or a circular needle.
• Circular needle 3,5 mm US 4, 80 cm
• Circular needle 4,0 mm US 6, 80 cm
• Double pointed needles 4,0 mm US 6
• Double pointed needles 3,5 mm US 4
• 5 stitch markers (one in a different colour or shape to mark the beginning = BOR marker)
• Stitch holder, cable or left over yarn
• Tapestry needle
• 0 (0) 45 (51) 54 cm elastic band (15 mm)