Sage Shorts in Rowan Cotton Cashmere - RM004-00002-UK - Downloadable PDF

Sage Shorts by Chloe Thurlow in Rowan Cotton Cashmere – Pattern Summary (RM004-00002-UK)

The Sage Shorts is a knitted shorts pattern designed by Chloe Thurlow and published by Rowan (pattern code RM004-00002-UK). This is a downloadable PDF pattern rated at an intermediate skill level, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping, simple lace details, and working with circular needles. The finished garment is a pair of tailored, comfortable shorts featuring a neat hemmed waistband and a delicate eyelet detail running down each leg.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pair of knitted shorts worked in DK weight yarn. The shorts are designed with a clean, contemporary silhouette and are photographed in Dark Olive 218, one of the shades available in Rowan Cotton Cashmere. Each leg is worked separately and features a folded hem at the cast-on edge, creating a polished, professional finish at the leg openings. A vertical eyelet column runs along each leg, adding a subtle decorative detail that elevates the design beyond a plain stocking stitch garment.

Sizing

The pattern is written to fit five sizes based on actual hip measurement of the finished garment, measured approximately 15 cm (6 in) below the waist:

• 92 cm (36¼ in)
• 102 cm (40¼ in)
• 112 cm (44 in)
• 122 cm (48 in)
• 132 cm (52 in)

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Rowan Cotton Cashmere, a luxurious DK weight yarn that blends the breathability of cotton with the softness of cashmere. This makes it an ideal choice for a summer or transitional-season garment like shorts, offering comfort against the skin while holding stitch definition well. The yarn is used in 50 g balls, with quantities ranging from 4 to 6 balls depending on the size being knitted:

• Size 92 cm: 4 balls
• Size 102 cm: 5 balls
• Size 112 cm: 5 balls
• Size 122 cm: 6 balls
• Size 132 cm: 6 balls

The sample shown in the pattern photography uses Dark Olive 218.

Needles Required

Three types of needles are needed to complete this pattern:

• 1 pair 3½mm (US 4) needles – used for the hem and waistband sections
• 1 pair 4mm (US 6) needles – used for the main body of the shorts
• 2 double-pointed 3½mm (US 4) needles – used for specific construction details
• A 4mm (US 6) circular needle is also used during construction of the leg sections

Construction Method

The left leg and right leg are each worked separately, beginning with a cast-on and a short section of stocking stitch worked on the smaller 3½mm needles. A fold line is created on the wrong side by working a knit row on what would otherwise be a purl row — a classic technique for forming a neat, self-finishing hem. The work then switches to the larger 4mm circular needle, and the hem is folded and joined by knitting the live stitches together with the cast-on edge, enclosing the raw edge neatly inside the fold. This technique produces a clean, double-layered hem without any visible seaming on the right side.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Sage Shorts make use of a focused set of knitting stitches and techniques