Everyday shorts pattern

The shorts are worked top-down in the round. Begin with the waist- band rib, then shape the back using German short rows to make the back longer. Increases are worked at both front and back, then the work is divided into two legs. Each leg is finished separately and bound off using either an Italian or regular bind-off. Finally, add elastic to the waistband rib, sew the crotch seam and weave in ends.

It is knitted with negative ease.

The pattern is digital, and will be sent through mail as a PDF. In the pattern you'll find guiding videos (which sends you to youtube).

TOOLS

A US 8 / 5 mm circular needle - 60 (60) 60 (80) 80 (80) 100 cm wire.

2 mesh markers.

Tapestry needle or crochet hook.

Elastic thread.

YARN

Hjertegarn from Incawool, 100% Highland wool, please handwash. You can get it in multiple colors online or in store.

Weight / length: 100 gram = approx. 160 meters. 

Gauge: 10 x 10 = 18 st (m).

Amount (using Incawool Hjertegarn): 

XS: 100 g S: 150 g M: 200 g L: 250 g XL: 300 g XXL: 350 g XXXL: 400 g.

DISCLAIMER: I made this sizeguide myself with calculations from the gauge in the yarn, measurements from models wearing it and the actual shorts.

The shorts are in general very stretchy when using Incawool.

X SMALL

Waist: 66 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 79 cm

SMALL

Waist: 73 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 86 cm

MEDIUM

Waist: 79 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 95 cm

LARGE

Waist: 86 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 101 cm

X LARGE

Waist: 92 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 108 cm

XX LARGE

Waist: 99 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 117 cm

XXX LARGE

Waist: 106 cm (the rib in the waist will stretch or tighten)

Hip: 123 cm