Twisty Trousers

Twisty Trousers by Lynne Sanderson

What is Being Made

Twisty Trousers are baby pants designed by Lynne Sanderson, specifically engineered for wear over cloth diapers. These knitted trousers feature a distinctive cable-knit construction throughout the entire garment, combining functional design with decorative stitch work. The pattern is available in multiple sizes ranging from newborn/small through extra-large/toddler, allowing for customization of rise and inseam measurements to achieve the perfect fit for individual babies.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern requires proficiency in several advanced techniques. Knitters must be comfortable with basic cable techniques, which form the visual foundation of the design. The pattern incorporates short row shaping in the back to increase the back rise, accommodating the extra bulk of cloth diapers while maintaining proper garment proportions. Kitchener stitch is used for seamless finishing, and short rows in the round are employed to create the three-dimensional shaping necessary for proper fit. These techniques work together to create trousers with a wide crotch designed specifically for cloth diaper compatibility.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – used throughout the entire garment as the primary decorative and structural element
• Kitchener stitch – employed for seamless finishing
• Short rows – worked in the round for shaping the back rise and crotch area

Materials

Twisty Trousers are knitted using worsted weight yarn, a durable and versatile yarn weight suitable for baby garments. The pattern is worked on knitting needles appropriate for worsted weight yarn, though specific needle size recommendations are detailed within the full pattern documentation.

Skill Level

This pattern is designed for intermediate knitters who have already mastered knitting fundamentals and are ready to tackle more complex stitch techniques and garment construction methods.