Knitting wool soakers/longies

cranberry987 · Feb 29th, 2012, 05:51 AM

What are some good patterns for wool soakers/longies? Decided that I do actually have time to knit but don't want to waste it on a rubbish pattern!

DaisyDoodles · Feb 29th, 2012, 14:40 PM

I use this one http://www.dunmani.co.uk/newflower/f...AndLongies.pdf. It's a nice simple pattern and the shorties fit LO lovely!

LittlePants · Feb 29th, 2012, 17:45 PM

I can't recommend a pattern, as I've written all my own, but just wanted to say, make sure you use the right yarn. It needs to be at least 80% wool, and preferably 100%, but more importantly, make sure it is NOT machine washable. Wool which has been treated to be machine washable has had all the lanolin stripped out of it, and will not absorb any more.

Feb 29th, 2012, 05:51 AM	#1
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Feb 29th, 2012, 14:40 PM	#2
DaisyDoodles Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 557	I use this one http://www.dunmani.co.uk/newflower/f...AndLongies.pdf. It's a nice simple pattern and the shorties fit LO lovely!

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LittlePants Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Lakes, Cumbria Posts: 1,938	I can't recommend a pattern, as I've written all my own, but just wanted to say, make sure you use the right yarn. It needs to be at least 80% wool, and preferably 100%, but more importantly, make sure it is NOT machine washable. Wool which has been treated to be machine washable has had all the lanolin stripped out of it, and will not absorb any more.

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