Cute as a Button Pinafore

Looking for a simple and thoughtful knit? The Cute as a Button Pinafore is a lovely project for marking baby news or creating something handmade for toddlers. Worked in garter stitch with a patch pocket and colourful buttons, it’s designed for comfort and makes dressing wriggly little ones just that bit simpler! The shape is also great for growing babies—simply pop a pair of leggings underneath and it doubles as a top they can wear for longer.

Originally featured in YARN – The After Party 113 using Merino Soft Brush, this version is knitted in Scheepjes Kindsome, a planet-friendly yarn crafted especially with babies and toddlers in mind. With its cloud-soft texture and thoughtful blend of natural wool and compostable polyester, Kindsome is gentle on delicate skin. It’s created with care for both baby and planet, and is perfect for making garments to hand down through the generations.

Available as a free download in English and Dutch, with five sizes included (0–24 months).

Materials:

• Scheepjes Kindsome (40% Compostable Polyester, 60% Wool; 50g/150m) Dusk Sky x 3 (4: 5: 5: 6) balls
• 6 (7: 7: 8: 8) x 17.5mm buttons in a selection of different colours
• 3.5mm knitting needles
• 2 small clear press studs
  
• Lockable stitch markers