This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.

Shorts No. 1 are a pair of simple shorts with a relaxed fit. 

The shorts are worked in a wide rib structure, where decreases and short rows help provide a good fit. The shorts are worked from the bottom up, which makes it possible to adjust the height of the rise to suit your figure.

SIZES 

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

MEASUREMENTS

Hip circumference: 99 (108) 117 (126) 134 (143) cm [39 (42.5) 46 (49.5) 52.75 (56.25) inches]

Circumference of short legs: 61 (66) 72 (77) 83 (88) cm [24 (26) 28.25 (30.25) 32.5 (34.5) inches]

Waistband: 80 (88) 94 (101) 109 (117) cm [31.5 (34.5) 37 (39.75) 42.75 (46) inches]

Length: 44 (44) 46 (47) 48 (49) cm [17.25 (17.25) 18 (18.5) 18.75 (19.25) inches]

Size guide

Shorts No. 1 have a higher rise and loose fit.

Calculate a positive ease of approx. 10-12 cm [4-4.75 inches] at your hip.

Note that the shorts might grow slightly with use but will return to original size when washed.

For example: You measure 96 cm [37.75 inches] at your hip. 96 10-12 cm = 106-108 cm [37.75 4-4.75 inches = 41.75 - 42.5 inches]. Meaning you would choose a size S with a hip circumference of 108 cm [42.5 inches].

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 

4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])

GAUGE

In wide rib structure using 4 mm [US 6] needles = 18 sts / 26 rows equals 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking.

MATERIALS

100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) gr. Pure Silk from Knitting for Olive, 50 gr. / 250 m. Shown in colour ’Olive’.

held together with…

100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) gr. Merino from Knitting for Olive, 50 gr. / 250 m. Shown in colour ‘Dusty Olive’.

1-1.5 m elastic, 4 cm [1.5 inches] wide.