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atarisxdoll : (no
subject) [+5]
mommieangeline : Your
"My Soaker Pattern" [+4]
(Anonymous) : cuffs [+2]
(Anonymous) : icord tie [+1]
kittee : (no subject)
[+0]
(Anonymous) : soaker pants
or longie pattern [+18]
mamaraffle : Soaker
Pattern Room in the Rear?
[+1]

Size Hip over diaper hotchips : (no subject)

[+1]
Newborn aprox 12"
zjandosmom : pattern
Small (0-6 months) aprox 14" [+23]
Medium (6-12 months) aprox 16" angelsofbread : Great
Large (12-24 months) aprox 18" Pattern [+1]
Toddler aprox 20" jedierika : knitting in
the round [+4]
jodskiinca : I'm stuck!
[+1]
jodskiinca : Leg cuffs
Yarn needed: worsted weight, at least 75% wool
[+6]
Gauge: 5 sts to the inch
momommy : cuff
Needles: 16" circulars (or a set of double points) in size to give you the above gauge question [+1]
angel1977 : help [+1]
clydedianna : Soaker
Instructions given for newborn [small, medium, larger, toddler] pictures [+1]
an_dreoilin : (no
- Cast on 56 [72, 80, 88, 96] sts. Join for knitting in the round. subject) [+2]
- Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows. jodskiinca : Question
- Eyelet row for all sizes: (k2, yarn over, p2tog) repeat around. [+8]
- Continue in k2, p2 ribbing for another 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows. felixmum : pic of soaker
- Work in stocking or garter st for 3.5" [4", 4", 4", 4"]. [+1]
- Place 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts on a stitch holder. schleppermom : (no
- You will now be working back and forth on the remaining 44 [56, 63, 69, 75] sts. subject) [+1]
- Dec 1 st at the beginning and end of every other row until 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts remain. phaedrasdream : (no
subject) [+1]
- Weave these sts together with the ones you placed on the holder.
janeteliz : crochet [+1]
Finishing touches: pamelamama : (no

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- Knit an icord tie and thread through the eyelets. subject) [+0]
sarasos : Stocking
- Add cuffs if you desire by picking up one st for every row along the leg opening. (no subject)
st
cuff works great (it rolls nicely), or a ribbed cuff works too. [+1]
ilostonjeopardy : (no
subject) [+2]

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Please note that I have not tested all of the sizes, but according to my calculations, they
should be pretty accurate. Please let me know if you have any problems with or suggestions
for my pattern.

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(Edited 5/31/2007: Soaker pattern update - CROCHET CONVERSION)
chalynm has kindly converted all of the knitting instructions for my pattern into crocheted
versions. I have not personally tested these patterns, but I have every confidence that
chalynm's attention to detail is superb!

General info about the crochet conversions.

Crochet Conversion - Size Newborn
Crochet Conversion - Size Small
Crochet Conversion - Size Medium
Crochet Conversion - Size Large
Crochet Conversion - Size Toddler

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(Edited 4/25/2006: Soaker pattern update - argyle knitting charts)
I've created a couple of argyle knitting charts for the pattern. Now, everyone can have a
preppy diaper cover! Well, as long as the small or large size soaker will work for you. The 12-st
repeat argyle pattern will also work for the toddler size, but I didn't get a chance to chart it
out.

The chart for the size small.

The chart changes for the size large.

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(Edited 8/16/2004: Soaker pattern update - decreasing tips)

NOTES ON DECREASING:

You can try placing your decreases one or two stitches away from the edge. It makes the
decreases visible, but it can make for a smoother edge to pick up stitches from. I like to do my
decreases this way. Another thing that might be helpful is to make your decreases
symmetrical. If you ssk (slip, slip, knit) for the first decrease and k2tog (knit 2 together) for
the second, your decreases will slant in the opposite directions. A little fussy, maybe; but it
looks great.

Maybe I should explain in more detail...let's say you are knitting the newborn soaker and have
44 stitches on your needle at the point you are ready to start the decreases. On the first
decrease row you would do the following:

k1, ssk, k38, k2tog, k1

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You basically have a "cushion" of one knitted stitch on either side of your decrease. If you
wanted a "cushion" of two stitches instead, your row would look like this:

k2, ssk, k36, k2tog, k2

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PHOTOS OF SOAKERS MADE FROM THIS PATTERN:

Gorgeous Kool-Aid dyed soaker by wetlandsusie

Another cute soaker by wetlandsusie

A lovely soaker by hotchips

A great soaker proudly knitted by Iaso with a thick thin yarn.

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Detail of the neat texture in above soaker by Iaso.

A super cute soaker made by Lynn with Kool-Aid dyed wool.

A lovely Kool-Aid dyed soaker by Wendy

Wendy's soaker in action...

More Kool-Aid dyed cuteness by Wendy (the flower embellishment is from Knitty.com)

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This little beauty was made by Marcy Bell with a thick/thin yarn she spun and dyed herself!

Tabitha's wonderful soaker she made by knitting with 2 strands of yarn at once.

Wendy R. made this delightful soaker out of Crystal Palace Iceland wool.

felixmum knitted this adorable striped soaker as a gift.

An action shot of another great soaker by felixmum. Isn't the embroidery on the back just
the cutest?!

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This stunning blue soaker was knitted by Christina.

Mandy's adorable soaker.

Feel free to send more my way, and I'll happily host and post them.
cyntergomes(at)livejournal(dot)com

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atarisxdoll
Jan. 14th, 2004 06:11 pm (UTC)
thank you so much for posting that! i love those diaper covers!

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(Anonymous)
Aug. 17th, 2004 09:35 am (UTC)
amount of yarn
Hi..I'm making my first soaker (size small) and am about to run out of yarn UGH!! lol!!
How much yarn do you think it takes, approximately?

Thanks!!
Brandy
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mommieangeline
Jul. 3rd, 2004 01:16 pm (UTC)
Your "My Soaker Pattern"
Hi there,

Just wanted to thank you for sharing your pattern and let you know that I found it very
easy to work. So far I have only knit it once using the NB size; and it fit my daughter up to
10 lbs. I am now working on a small. Good Job!!!

Sincerely,
Angeline :-)
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cyntergomes
Jul. 10th, 2004 01:24 pm (UTC)
Re: Your "My Soaker Pattern"
I'm so glad that the pattern worked out for you. It's great to hear
"real life" stories.

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(Anonymous)
Jul. 14th, 2004 02:42 pm (UTC)
cuffs
new grandma here merrily knitting soakers for handsome baby grandboy.....how many rows
do you make cuffs? oceanlaughter
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cyntergomes
Jul. 14th, 2004 02:51 pm (UTC)
Re: cuffs
I just made the cuffs long enough to start to roll. I don't remember
off hand how many rows that was. My guess is about 6-8 rows.

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(Anonymous)
Jul. 15th, 2004 01:17 pm (UTC)
icord tie
okay..one more silly question...what is knit an icord tie???? grandma's almost done...rowan
will soon have his first pair of soakers
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cyntergomes
Jul. 15th, 2004 01:38 pm (UTC)
Re: icord tie
Icord is a way to make a cord or tie in knitting. It's like spool
knitting, but without a spool; you knit it on two double pointed
needles. Here's a great little animation that shows you how to do
it. Here's another site that describes icord.
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kittee
Sep. 3rd, 2004 02:51 pm (UTC)
oh thanks so much tata!

xox
kittee
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(Anonymous)
Oct. 29th, 2004 09:06 am (UTC)
soaker pants or longie pattern
I just love your soaker pattern that is knitted in the round. Do you have a pattern or know
where to get one (preferably free) to knit the long soaker pants (longies or leggings) in the
round as well. Your directions are great. Thanks:)
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cyntergomes
Nov. 1st, 2004 06:21 am (UTC)
Re: soaker pants or longie pattern
My favorite in-the-round longies knitting pattern is by my knitting
hero, Elizabeth Zimmermann, and is from her book titled
"Knitter's Almanac." Below is a picture of a pair that I made. The
waistline might look a little small, but it is VERY stretchy with lots
of growing room...and the roomy butt has lots of diaper-bottom room. It's not free,
but maybe you could find the book at your local library. Unfortunately, I don't know of
any free patterns that I like as well as this one.

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mamaraffle
Feb. 16th, 2005 01:12 pm (UTC)
Soaker Pattern Room in the Rear?
I was wondering how this soaker fits over cloth? Is it fairly stretchy? Or
does it need a few short rows in the back?

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cyntergomes
Feb. 16th, 2005 01:24 pm (UTC)
Re: Soaker Pattern Room in the Rear?
The photos above by wetlandsusie show the cover over a cloth
diaper, and she didn't add short rows. Stocking stitch is pretty
stretchy, and the placement of the leg holes in the front allows for
lots of backside room. But if you feel like experimenting, sure, add
some short rows...it couldn't hurt!
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Re: beautiful
My email address is cyntergomes(at)livejournal(dot)com

I can't wait to see the picture! I'll add it to this post, if you like.
Let me know if that's fine with you.

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zjandosmom
Mar. 31st, 2005 10:52 am (UTC)
pattern
Hi,
I found your pattern and really love it! My question is this if I knit them up may I sell them
using your pattern? I made a few small changes here and there mostly because I can't leave
anything alone! I know realistically I will only knit up 2-3 a month ( I have 3 under 6), but I
didn't want to use your pattern without permission. Thanks,
Kathy Taylor
zippymom@gmail.com
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cyntergomes
Mar. 31st, 2005 03:53 pm (UTC)
Re: pattern
Hi Kathy. No, I don't mind if you make and sell a few covers using
this pattern. Thank you so much for asking. Good luck in your
knitting endeavor! (And if you get a chance, send along
pictures...I'd love to see your versions of the soaker.)
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angelsofbread
Jun. 1st, 2005 03:55 am (UTC)
Great Pattern
What a fun pattern! I used the toddler sizing for my soaker and it fits my 17 month old
really well. Have you ever considered adding a gusset?
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cyntergomes
Jun. 2nd, 2005 01:15 am (UTC)
Re: Great Pattern
I'm so glad that you like the pattern. I have thought about
gussets...I've made a prototype even, but I haven't gotten around
to drafting the pattern in multiple sizes. I hope to one day, but the
gusset and button version was much more complicated than the
pattern above...and will take more time than I have at the moment. I will definitely
post the pattern when I finally get around to it, though. I promise!
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jedierika
Jun. 17th, 2005 07:35 pm (UTC)
knitting in the round
I've just finished (all but leg cuffs and cord) this soaker as my first real knitting project.
Thanks for the great directions. However, I was wondering how you get a nice stocking
stitch in the round. I alternated rows of knit and perl, which my knitting book shows as
making a stocking stitch when going back and forth on two needles. In the round, this
ended up doing a garter-looking stitch. I'm happy with how it turned out but wanted to try
another stitch-look for my next attempt. Also, this being my first knit wool soaker, do they
work better over cloth prefolds or fitteds? Thanks!
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cyntergomes
Jun. 17th, 2005 08:43 pm (UTC)
Re: knitting in the round
For your first question:
To achieve stocking stitch when you are knitting in the round, you
should knit every row. No purling required! That's why I love
knitting in the round.

For your second question:

cloth prefolds or fitteds? Well, unfortunately, I'm not going to be of much help on that
one other than to remark that wool soakers have been around for much longer than
fitted cloth diapers...so it seems to me that they'd work equally as well with both.
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jodskiinca
Jul. 9th, 2005 03:37 am (UTC)
I'm stuck!
I'm somewhat of a novice, so please excuse me if this is a dumb question. lol. I've knitted
your soaker pattern so far, but have added short rows in the back for my son's fitted
diapers. I got to the front and I've knitted 19 stitches onto a dpn (my stitch holder).

Now, how do I knit back and forth with the circulars when one end of the circs is on one
side of my dpn with the 19 stitches and the other end of the circ is on the other end of the
dpn? Did I do this wrong?

The way I'm looking at it, if I bring the circulars together and knit, I won't have a flat, back
flap to fold up and weave together with the 19 stitches on my dpn. I'll have a big tube!

HELP!

Thanks!
Jodi
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cyntergomes
Jul. 9th, 2005 03:44 am (UTC)
Re: I'm stuck!
You will bring the circular needle together to knit, but instead of
knitting in-the-round like the first portion of the soaker, you will
knit back and forth like you would with the longer rigid needles.
(You won't get a tube unless you join the stitches and continue
in-the-round.) I don't know if that answers your question or not...let me know if you
are still confused.
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jodskiinca
Jul. 11th, 2005 01:58 pm (UTC)
Leg cuffs
Hi,

Thank you for your answer to my previous question. Before starting the back and forth
knitting, I didn't see how it could work. I should have just followed your directions before
asking the question!

Anyways, I finished and have added a leg cuff to one of the legs so far. The only problem is
that it is too tight on my son's leg now. Before the cuff, it was perfect. Now, I'm wondering
if it's because I used a smaller dpn to do the cuff. I used a size 6 circular for the body and a
size 5dpn for the cuff. For some reason, my cast off edge is really tight and doesn't stretch.
Do you have any idea if I can loosen that? I hate to have to rip the whole thing out to reknit
another cuff. :( Maybe I'll do the 2nd cuff with a bigger needle (I don't have a 6 dpn, but I
have a size 7).

Thanks for any help.

Jodi
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cyntergomes
Jul. 11th, 2005 03:15 pm (UTC)
Re: Leg cuffs
Is it just the cast-off edge that is too tight on your cuff? If it is,
maybe you should try to cast-off more loosely (either doing the
last row with the larger needles or just being mindful that you
keep your yarn very loose that last row), but, unfortunately, you'll
have to rip it out to fix it. If just the cast-off edge is too tight then you should be able
to just redue the cast-off edge, but is the entire cuff is too tight I would suggest
redoing the entire cuff. It won't take that long to redue, and you'll be much happier
with the result...and your cuffs will match.

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momommy
Jul. 18th, 2005 06:34 am (UTC)
cuff question
Thanks for posting this great pattern. This is the fourth one I've tried and I like this one the
best. I'm all finished except for the cuffs and I'm not sure how those are done. Do I knit
them separately and then sew them onto the soaker, or do I somehow knit them directly on
the soaker? I'm sorry for asking such a lame question, but I'm new at this and I'm stumped.
Thanks!
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cyntergomes
Jul. 18th, 2005 11:59 am (UTC)
Re: cuff question
It's not a lame question at all. You would knit them in-the-round
directly on the soaker. You do this by picking up stitches along the
leg openings. Here's a great little guide on Knitty that explains
"picking up stitches". Just remember to pick up one stitch for
every row along the leg opening...otherwise the cuff might be too tight. Happy
knitting!
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angel1977
Sep. 2nd, 2005 03:18 pm (UTC)
help
for this it says to use 16" circular needle but my mum doesent understand what size that is
in the uk she says our needles dont go up to size 16 what do i use
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cyntergomes
Sep. 2nd, 2005 03:32 pm (UTC)
Re: help
The term 16" circular needle means a 16 inches long circular
needle. That would be the same as a 40cm long circular needle. I
haven't specified the exact needle size (only length) since
everyone knits at a different gauge/tension. My guess is that you'd
probably use something between a 3.50mm and 4.00mm 40cm long circular needle.
But everyone knits slightly differently and you should use whatever needle will give
you a gauge of 5 sts to the inch (which in metric terms equals 20 sts over 10cm).

Does that answer your question?

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clydedianna
Sep. 3rd, 2005 02:15 pm (UTC)
Soaker pictures
I'm so glad I found your pattern. I'm looking for a soaker to knit in the round. I'm casting
now. I would like to see a picture of a completed soaker, but can't access them. Am I doing
something wrong?
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cyntergomes
Sep. 3rd, 2005 02:25 pm (UTC)
Re: Soaker pictures
Can you not see the images in this post? They seem to be loading
just fine for me. Maybe refreshing your screen might help...

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an_dreoilin
Sep. 25th, 2005 03:43 am (UTC)
I love your soaker - I've knit a bunch of them for my son and they fit great. I use wool all
the time now as the PUL makes his little bum really sweaty, so as a result he has a lot of
your soakers!
Anyway I was also wondering if you would mind if I sold a few soakers made from your
pattern?? Not on a huge scale (I don't have the time-lol), more to support my knitting habit
than anything else:)
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cyntergomes
Sep. 25th, 2005 03:47 am (UTC)
I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the pattern so much. Sure, you
are totally welcome to sell a few soakers made from my pattern.

Happy knitting!!!

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jodskiinca
Oct. 10th, 2005 10:03 pm (UTC)
Question

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I just love this pattern and have made a few soakers from it, but I figured out I was doing
something wrong. When I put the 19 stitches on the stitch holder, I realized I was
measuring the 4 inches from the cast on edge rather than doing 4 MORE inches of
stockinette after the ribbing.

I made another one following the pattern correctly (after doing the ribbing, I continued for
4 more inches before putting the 19 st on the stitch holder). Well, the pattern came out
HUGE! I thought it was my gauge, so I switched needle sizes (and got 4 3/4 st. to the
inch...couldn't get an exact 5) and the soaker was still HUGE. Do you have any idea why
this could be happening? I'm doing the large size and it's going almost up to my son's
armpits! LOL!

Jodi
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cyntergomes
Oct. 11th, 2005 12:09 am (UTC)
Re: Question
This one has me a little stumped, but I'm wondering if the trouble
is possibly happening in the decreasing section after you've knitted
the 4" of stocking st and placed the 19 sts on the holder. Are you
decreasing the 2 stitches (one at the beginning and one at the end
of the row) every other row? I think that would equal about 50 rows total for the
crotch shaping/decreasing needed for the size you are making...until you'd be back to
the 19 sts that you'd weave with the ones on the holder.

If this isn't it...I'd be happy to take a look at a photo if you have one and could email it
to me. Maybe I can trouble-shoot for you that way. I really hope I can solve this for
you...
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felixmum
Nov. 12th, 2005 02:53 am (UTC)
pic of soaker
Hi I have just completed a soaker from your pattern..where can I send it so you can see it?
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cyntergomes
Nov. 16th, 2005 10:34 pm (UTC)
Re: pic of soaker
Sorry that I haven't responded sooner, I've been out of town.

You are welcome to send pictures to

cyntergomes(at)livejournal(dot)com

I look forward to seeing them!

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schleppermom
Nov. 15th, 2005 03:42 pm (UTC)
Thank you muchly!
*kisses*
I've covered my two boys' diapers with PUL, and that always caused
rashes - and even a candida infection!! I can't wait to finish this wool
soaker for the one on the way!
**totally excited**
XD
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cyntergomes
Dec. 14th, 2005 01:45 pm (UTC)
You're welcome!

I'd love to see photos of your cute soaker if you feel like passing
them along to me.

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phaedrasdream
Nov. 29th, 2005 08:21 pm (UTC)
If I knit the soaker, will Wendy magically appear in it? Damn she is sooo
cute!!! PS - Thanks fr the patterns. I've sent them along to my knitting
sis and crossing my fingers that she will make one for the new arrival :)

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cyntergomes
Dec. 14th, 2005 01:52 pm (UTC)
Wendy's little girl is totally adorable, isn't she?!

I'll cross my fingers for you that your sister makes cute soakers for your wee one. ;)

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janeteliz
Nov. 29th, 2005 09:22 pm (UTC)
crochet
i've loved reading the posts & learning your pattern... i'm new at this kind of stuff.

the problem is is that i enjoy much more crocheting... do you know how i could do this
crocheting... is that possible? or do you know of a crochet pattern for soakers like theses?

thanks
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cyntergomes
Dec. 14th, 2005 01:50 pm (UTC)
Re: crochet
I haven't converted this pattern for crocheting yet. It certainly
could be possible, but I don't know if I'll have the time to devote to
testing the pattern and such for quite a while.

I didn't a quick little google search just now, and came across this cute crocheted
soaker pattern. I haven't tried the pattern before, but it looks like a cute one.
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pamelamama
Dec. 8th, 2005 02:00 am (UTC)
hey, why dont' you come and visit over at our forums!
www.woolywonder.com/forums
Fun knitting chat and all that. :)

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sarasos
Mar. 18th, 2006 12:58 pm (UTC)
I just wanted to say a big, enthusiastic "Thanks!" for your generosity in
sharing this gem of a pattern. The first couple of times I looked at it,
the graphic had me so confused that I didn't even attempt it- but when
I finally did, it clicked so easily! It knit up so quickly, I am making one
per week during Daily Show episodes! I love having my baby's bum in
wool, and I'm hoping thanks to this pattern I can have him in all natural, breathable
materials this summer! Here's the first try:

Tonight after the boys are asleep I am going to sit down on the couch and figure out how to
do STRIPES!

Thanks again. I really enjoyed this project! So generous of you!

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cyntergomes
Mar. 21st, 2006 03:50 am (UTC)
Thank you! I'm delighted that you've been enjoying the pattern.

Btw, what a gorgeous soaker you made! The yarn is so super-cute.

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ilostonjeopardy
Apr. 22nd, 2006 02:57 pm (UTC)
Could you point me in a direction for learning to add the cuffs? This is
the first thing I've ever knitted that wasn't a rectangular scarf. I'm
enormously proud of what I've learned so far, and I'm so grateful for
your pattern!
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cyntergomes
Apr. 25th, 2006 02:55 pm (UTC)
Does this description of picking up stitches help? For my cuffs, I
just pick up stitches around the leg holes and either make a ribbed
cuff or a rolled one. (And you are using double-pointed needles at
this point, circulars are just too big for the leg cuffs.) If you want
to do a rib, make sure you are picking up enough stitches to
accommodate your chosen rib (and baby leg circumference): a k2/p2 rib needs a

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multiple of 4, a k1/p1 rib just needs an even number. For a rolled cuff, you would use
stocking stitch (all knit stitches when knitting in-the-round).

As far as a guideline for how many stitches to pick up, I'll leave that up to you. If I'm
making a rib, I would probably pick up one stitch for every row around the leg
opening. I might pick up a little less if only making a rolled cuff. It's kinda trial and
error - if you start knitting the cuff and it seems too narrow or small, start again and
pick up more stitches next time. You probably wouldn't want to have a cuff much
under 36 sts though, as that would equal a leg opening circumference of a little over
7" (you're still knitting at the 5 sts to the inch gauge as the main pattern).

Does this help?

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