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What you'll need
| Size: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Waist, in: | 25 | 29.75 | 33.5 | 36 | 42 | 46.5 |
| Hips: | 31 | 34 | 38 | 40.5 | 46 | 51 |
| Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash | ||||||
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash
 Space Needle (892) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash | ||||||
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash
 Magenta (908) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tools & Other Supplies | ||||||
| 4.00mm (US 6) Circular Needles (opens in a new tab) | ||||||
| 4.50mm (US 7) (opens in a new tab) | ||||||
Product Details
Knitted shorts! Bottoms- shorts, pants, skirts- are generally not what one thinks of when one decides to sit down and knit something. I don’t know why not; shorts are no more difficult than a raglan sweater, and they’re super comfy. Knit yourself some shorts for lounging or sleeping, or use a cotton blend and make yourself some running shorts.
These shorts begin with a provisional cast on for the inner waistband. A purl row forms a turning ridge, then the inner and outer waistbands are knitted together to create a channel for elastic. A ring of elastic placed inside the waistband before closing helps keep the shorts in place and creates stability. The back of the shorts has some short-row booty shaping, and a twist-stitch lightning bolt pattern runs down each side. Once the legs are divided, more short rows lower the back of the legs, then garter stitc
- Brand
- Independent Designer
- Craft
- Knitting
- Designer
- Emily Ringelman
- Format
- Downloadable PDF
- Language
- English
- Number of patterns
- 1
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Yarn Weight
Worsted
