Knitting For Olive | Harebell Bloomers Pattern & Yarn Pack
Sweet Ruffles & Playful Charm for Little Legs
The Harebell Bloomers are a delightful twist on classic baby shorts, swapping out pant legs for soft, fluttering ruffles around each opening. Designed with both beauty and comfort in mind, these bloomers feature a folded waistband, complete with a drawstring channel and neat I-cord tie, making them practical for everyday wear and picture-perfect for special outings.
Knitted from the bottom up, the pattern begins with the crotch shaping, which is worked flat for the perfect fit. For a seamless finish, a provisional cast-on is used, though alternative cast-on methods can be substituted if preferred. Once the front and back are complete, the piece is joined and worked in the round, with short rows adding gentle shaping at the back for a comfy nappy fit. Finally, ruffled trims are worked around the leg openings to complete the sweet silhouette.
This pattern uses 1 strand of Merino making it versatile for any season. Light, breathable, and full of charm, Harebell Bloomers are a beautiful project for baby showers, birthdays, or your own little one’s handmade wardrobe.
Our Harebell Bloomers Pattern & Yarn Pack includes 1 ball of Knitting For Olive Merino Yarn and a digital pattern.
This yarn pack is for the 3 months size. Purchase more Merino Yarn if you are following a bigger pattern size. Please refer to the chart below.
| Pattern Size | Yarn | Yarn Quantity |
| 3 months | Merino | 1 |
| 6 months | Merino | 1 |
| 12 months | Merino | 1 |
| 18-24 months | Merino | 2 |
| 3 years | Merino | 2 |
| 4 years | Merino | 2 |
The sample is knitted with Merino in Pearl Gray colourway.
- 1 x Merino Yarn
- Digital Pattern
This yarn pack is for the 3 months size. Purchase more Merino Yarn if you are following a bigger pattern size.
- Sizes: 3 (6, 12, 18-24) months // 3 (4) years
- Finished measurements: Waist circumference: approx. 34 (36, 41, 43) // 45 (49) cm [13½ (14¼, 16¼, 17) // 17¾ (19¼)]”
- Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 1 (1, 1, 2) // 2 (2) ball(s). The sample is in Merino in Pearl Gray colourway.
- Needles: 2.5 mm / US1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
- Gauge(after blocking): 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 3 mm / US2.5 needles
- Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, safety pin
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