The ruffles pants is knitted from bottom up. This pattern contains two versions: one with long legs for cooler weather and a summer edition with short legs.

The drawstring in the middle of the suit can be omitted if desired. The pattern contains an explanation of how to make the suit both with and without the drawstring.

The straps can also be made a little longer than described and then crossed on the back.

This suit is meant to sit close to the body.

Sizes:(0-3 mo.)   3-6 mo.  (6-9 mo.)   9-12 mo.  (12-18 mo.)   2-3yrs.   (3-4yrs.)

Needles: 3 mm (US: 3) circular needles as well as 3 mm (US: 3) double pointed

Needles AND 2,.5mm (US: 2) circular needles as well as 2.5mm (US:2) double pointed needles

Gauge: 26 stitches = 10 cm (3.9 inches) in stockinette stitch

Yarn suggestion: ‘Esther’ by Permin (50g = 230 m/ 257 yards)

Alternative yarn: ‘Lille Lerke’ from ’Dale garn’ (50g = 142m / 155 yards)

Weight needed (in recommended yarn for short legs): (100g)  100g  (100g )  100g  (100g)  150g  (150g)

Weight needed (in recommended yarn for long legs): (100g)   100g   (100g)   100g   (100-150g)   150g   (150g)