Knee High Knickers in Spud & Chloe Fine - 201620 - Downloadable PDF

Knee High Knickers Knitting Pattern – Spud & Chloë Fine (Pattern No. 201620)

Designed by Bobbi Intveld as part of the Tiny Tots Collection, the Knee High Knickers are a charming pair of pull-on toddler pants sized for children aged 18 months through 4T. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern is rated Advanced Beginner, making it an accessible and rewarding project for knitters who have moved past the very basics and are ready to tackle a small garment with simple shaping. Both boys and girls will love wearing these comfortable, casual pants, and knitters will love how quickly and intuitively they come together.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a pair of toddler knee-high knickers — snug, pull-on pants that sit at the waist and extend to just below or at the knee, depending on the size knitted. The design features a drawstring waist to keep the pants securely in place, and the leg bottoms are intentionally left to roll naturally, eliminating the need for ribbing or binding and creating a soft, casual finish that also provides a small degree of length adjustability. The rolled hem is not only practical but adds a relaxed, playful aesthetic perfectly suited to toddler wear.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written for four sizes: 18 months, 24 months, 2T, and 4T. Instructions are given for the smallest size first, with larger sizes noted in parentheses throughout the pattern. Finished measurements are as follows:

• Waist: 21¼ (21¾, 22¼, 23½) inches
• Length: 12 (13, 14, 15) inches

Construction Method

The Knee High Knickers are knitted top down, meaning construction begins at the waistband and works downward toward the leg openings. This approach allows knitters to try the garment on as they go and make easy length adjustments before finishing. Working top down also means fewer seams and a more intuitive construction flow, which is particularly well suited to beginner and advanced beginner knitters building confidence with garment making.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on circular needles, used for the body of the pants
• Knitting flat on double-pointed needles or circular needles for certain sections
• Stockinette stripe patterning in two colors, alternating to create a classic, clean striped look
• Top-down construction for ease of fitting and length adjustment
• Drawstring waist finishing for a secure, adjustable fit on active toddlers
• Rolled hem at the leg bottoms, achieved by simply allowing the natural curl of stockinette stitch to form a soft edge
• Increases and decreases for shaping, including standard knitting shaping techniques

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the pattern is stockinette stitch — knit all stitches when working in the round, and knit right-side rows while purling wrong-side rows when working flat. The striped colorwork is achieved entirely in stockinette, keeping the stitch pattern simple and the focus on color. Key stitch techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• k2tog (knit two together) — a right-leaning decrease
• ssk (slip, slip, knit) — a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise, then knitting them together through the front loops
• p2tog (purl two together) — a decrease worked on purl rows or rounds
• yo (yarn over) — used to create eyelets, likely for the drawstring channel at the waist
• pm and sm (place marker and slip marker) — used to track key points in the round
• CO (cast on) and BO (bind off) — standard beginning and ending techniques