Boy Shorts

Boy Shorts by Knitty Kitty Designs

Project Overview

Boy Shorts are high-waisted knit shorts designed by Lisa Roberts and available as a downloadable PDF pattern from Knitty Kitty Designs. These versatile shorts transition seamlessly between loungewear and outerwear, offering a flattering silhouette that hugs curves while maintaining comfort for all-day wear. The pattern is available in U.S. women's sizes ranging from extra-small to extra-large, with finished waist measurements from 24 inches to 32 inches and hip measurements from 33 inches to 41 inches.

Craft and Skill Level

Boy Shorts are classified as an intermediate-level knitting project, making them suitable for knitters with some foundational experience. The pattern requires knowledge of stitch increases, a fundamental technique for shaping garments. Knitty Kitty Designs recommends using yarns specified in the Easy Intermediate instructions to ensure accurate results and proper garment fit.

Materials and Yarn

This project calls for a cotton and spandex blend yarn in DK weight, a lightweight yarn category that provides the ideal balance of drape and recovery for fitted shorts. The cotton content ensures breathability and comfort for warm-weather wear, while the spandex blend adds elasticity, allowing the finished shorts to stretch and recover as you move. This fiber combination creates a fabric that hugs curves while remaining comfortable enough for extended wear.

Construction and Techniques

The Boy Shorts pattern employs standard knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. Stitch increases are used throughout the pattern to shape the garment, creating the high-waisted silhouette and ensuring proper fit across the hips and thighs. The use of a stretchy yarn blend reduces the need for complex shaping while maintaining the garment's form-fitting aesthetic.

Sizing Information

• Extra-Small (XS): Waist 24 inches, Hips 33 inches
• Small (S): Waist 26 inches, Hips 35 inches
• Medium (M): Waist 28 inches, Hips 37 inches
• Large (L): Waist 30 inches, Hips 39 inches
• Extra-Large (XL): Waist 32 inches, Hips 41 inches

The pattern photo displays the medium size. For knitters whose measurements fall between sizes, sizing up one size is recommended for optimal comfort and fit.

Pattern Quality and Updates

All PDF patterns from Knitty Kitty Designs are updated when corrections are identified, ensuring that knitters have access to the most accurate and complete instructions. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, individual knitter variations may affect finished measurements. Knitters are encouraged to download the most recent version of the pattern to benefit from any corrections or improvements.