Ms. Crafty Galore (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} cyntergomes) wrote in ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} punk_knitters,@ 2004-01-14 14:11:00 |
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My soaker pattern
Wool Diaper Cover (Soaker) to knit [and crochet! (see edit of 5/31/07 below)] in the round
Yarn needed: worsted weight, at least 75% wool
Gauge: 5 sts to the inch
Needles: 16" circulars (or a set of double points) in size to give you the above gauge
Instructions given for newborn [small, medium, larger, toddler]
- Cast on 56 [72, 80, 88, 96] sts. Join for knitting in the round.
- Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows.
- Eyelet row for all sizes: (k2, yarn over, p2tog) repeat around.
- Continue in k2, p2 ribbing for another 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows.
- Work in stocking or garter st for 3.5" [4", 4", 4", 4"].
- Place 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts on a stitch holder.
- You will now be working back and forth on the remaining 44 [56, 63, 69, 75] sts.
- Dec 1 st at the beginning and end of every other row until 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts remain.
- Weave these sts together with the ones you placed on the holder.
Finishing touches:
- Knit an icord tie and thread through the eyelets.
- Add cuffs if you desire by picking up one st for every row along the leg opening. Stocking st cuff works great (it rolls nicely), or a ribbed cuff works too.
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Use your ascii imagination...
This is what the soaker looks like before you weave the sts together.
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Here's what it roughly looks like after weaving the sts together.
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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
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 bywetlandsusie
Another cute soaker bywetlandsusie
A lovely soaker byhotchips
A great soaker proudly knitted by Iaso with a thick thin yarn.
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)
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 byfelixmum. Isn't the embroidery on the back just the cutest?!
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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Wool Diaper Cover (Soaker) to knit [and crochet! (see edit of 5/31/07 below)] in the round
| Size | Hip over diaper |
| Newborn | aprox 12" |
| Small (0-6 months) | aprox 14" |
| Medium (6-12 months) | aprox 16" |
| Large (12-24 months) | aprox 18" |
| Toddler | aprox 20" |
Yarn needed: worsted weight, at least 75% wool
Gauge: 5 sts to the inch
Needles: 16" circulars (or a set of double points) in size to give you the above gauge
Instructions given for newborn [small, medium, larger, toddler]
- Cast on 56 [72, 80, 88, 96] sts. Join for knitting in the round.
- Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows.
- Eyelet row for all sizes: (k2, yarn over, p2tog) repeat around.
- Continue in k2, p2 ribbing for another 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] rows.
- Work in stocking or garter st for 3.5" [4", 4", 4", 4"].
- Place 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts on a stitch holder.
- You will now be working back and forth on the remaining 44 [56, 63, 69, 75] sts.
- Dec 1 st at the beginning and end of every other row until 12 [16, 17, 19, 21] sts remain.
- Weave these sts together with the ones you placed on the holder.
Finishing touches:
- Knit an icord tie and thread through the eyelets.
- Add cuffs if you desire by picking up one st for every row along the leg opening. Stocking st cuff works great (it rolls nicely), or a ribbed cuff works too.
****************************************
Use your ascii imagination...
This is what the soaker looks like before you weave the sts together.
|||||||||||||||
| |
| |
| _____ |
| / \ |
|/ \|
\ /
\ _____ /
Here's what it roughly looks like after weaving the sts together.
|||||||||||||||
| |
| |
| |
| / \ |
|/_______\|
****************************************
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.
========================================
========================================
(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
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
wetlandsusieAnother cute soaker by
wetlandsusieA lovely soaker by
hotchipsA great soaker proudly knitted by Iaso with a thick thin yarn.
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)
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?! 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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