Charlie Dungarees

The Charlie Dungarees are a timeless wardrobe piece for little explorers. Knitted in sustainable Scheepjes Kindsome, they combine comfort and durability with a soft, natural feel that’s gentle against delicate skin. With options to make either the full dungarees or a simple pair of easy-to-pull-up elasticated trousers, this design sits beautifully alongside Kindsome’s theme of lasting care.

Worked mainly in a 3x1 rib, the pattern uses I-cord cast-offs to give the edges a tidy finish. The legs, bib, casing, and shoulder straps are worked flat before being joined at the crotch and continued in the round. Elastic at the waist provides a snug yet comfortable fit, while the wooden button fastenings add a natural, outdoorsy touch.

The Charlie Dungarees pattern includes full written instructions and a measurement table for three sizes, from 0–6 to 12–24 months. You'll find it in Scheepjes Pattern Portfolio Volume 04: Kindsome, along with four other baby knits by the same designer. The collection is available both in print from Scheepjes retailers and as a digital download on Ravelry, in English and Dutch.

Materials

Scheepjes Kindsome (40% Compostable Polyester, 60% Wool; 50g/150m)
• Yarn 704 Earthy Beige x 3 (4: 4) balls
• 3mm circular knitting needles, for magic loop method
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder
• 2 x 17.5mm wooden buttons
• 25mm-wide elastic, 40 (44: 48)cm long
• 10mm-wide twill tape, 2 pieces 11 (12: 13)cm long

• Matching sewing thread (optional)