The Frantic Mama Knitted Soaker Pattern
Gauge: 19 sts and $25\;\mathsf{r o w s}=4^{*}\times4^{*}$ (4.75 spi)
Materials:
$16^{\circ}$ circular in size for gauge $16^{\circ}$ circular in three sizes smaller than gauge (for ribbing) $12^{"}$ circular in three sizes smaller than gauge or DPNs (for leg cuffs) Worsted or Aran weight yarn Cast on 72(76,84,92) by using the long tail cast on method with smallest $16^{\circ}$ circular. Join to work in the round, place marker for beginning of round and work in $^{\mathsf{k}2,\mathsf{p}2}$ ribbing for 2 inches. Switch to the larger 16" circular and work in stockinette (knit all rounds) for $5~\%^{\ast}(5~\%^{\ast},6~\%^{\ast},6~\%^{\ast})$ from cast on. Set up for butt/crotch flap: Loosely bind off the next 7(8,8,8) sts, knit the next 21(21,25,29) sts [22(22,26,30) sts for front to Kitchener the flap to], bind off the next 7(8,8,8) sts, knit to stitch marker, turn [leaving you 36(38,42,46) sts to work the butt/crotch flap]. Working the flap: Row 1 (WS): Purl 36(38,42,46) sts, turn. Row 2 (RS): knit, SSK, knit until last 3 sts, k2tog, knit to stitch marker, turn. Row 3 (Ws): Purl all sts, turn. Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have 22(22,26,30) sts left on your needle for the flap, making sure to end with a purl row. Row 4 (RS): Knit all sts, turn. Row 5 (Ws): Purl ll sts, turn. Repeat rows 4 and 5 until flap measures $8\,^{3}\!/\!_{4}^{\ast}(10\,^{1}\!/\!_{4}^{\ast},\,11\,^{3}\!/\!_{4}^{\ast},\,13\,^{1}\!/\!_{4}^{\ast})$ from the cast on edge. Graft the (22,26,30) flap sts to the 22(22,26,30) front sts using the Kitchener stitch.
Leg Cuffs:
Sample cuffstyles: 1x1 ribing (k,p), $_{2\times2}$ ribbing (k2,p2), rolled cuff (kall sts), or crocheted edge For knitted style cuffs: Pick up sts in multipe of 4 evenly around the thighs using your smaller DPNs or 12" circular and work the leg cuff for 1-2". Make a drawstring {either crocheted or an I-cord} and thread through middle of waistband. Bind off all sts. Weave in all ends.
OPTIONS:
For Chunky Thighs: Decrease the body length {Switch to the larger 16" circular and work in stockinette (knit all rounds) for $5~\%^{\prime\prime}\!(5~\%^{3},6~\%^{\prime\prime},6~\%^{3}\!/\!\%^{\prime\prime})$ fromcast}by $^{1}\!/\!_{2}^{\,,\ast}$ and increase the crotch flap length by 1” . Eyelet Row in Waistband: I personally do not prefer an eyelet row because Ilike to make it dificult for my little one to remove the drawstring, but you can do an eyelet row by adding one, 1" from the beginning of the soaker by $^{\star}\mathsf{k}2$ , yo, P2tog\*,repeat around. Please do not copy or redistribute this pattern. Additional downloads can be purchased at www.crazyhatlady.com . This pattern is for personal use only. If you wish to sellitems that you made from this pattern you can purchase a inexpensive lifetime unlimited commercial license at www.crazyhatlady.com Please note licenses are granted to handcrafers only, no mass production is allowed.
