Petite Shorts

Petite Shorts. The shorts are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, work the waistband, then, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Next, work the main part, then, the back and the front parts. The leg opening edges are worked last. Sizes: 0-1 month (1-3 months) // 3-6 months (6-9 months) /// 9-12 months (12-18 months) 1.5-2 years. Width (waist): 40 (42) // 44 (46) /// 48 (50) 52 cm; 15.7 (16.5) // 17.3 (18.1) /// 18.8 (19.6) 20.4 in. Length from waistband to crotch (measure at the center of the front, excluding the waistband): 12 (12.5) // 13.5 (14.5) /// 15 (15.5) 16 cm; 4.7 (4.9) // 5.3 (5.7) /// 5.9 (6.1) 6.2 in. Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 160-165 m/50 g (174-180 yds/1.7 oz). Totals used: 50 (50) // 50 (50) /// 100 (100) 100 g, (1.7 (1.7) // 1.7 (1.7) /// 3.5 (3.5) 3.5 ounces). Recommended yarn: Lana Gatto Merinocot, Rico Fashion Cottony, Drops Baby Merino, Drops Safran, Infinity Baby Merino. Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles. Notions: 2 – 2.5 mm (US0 – US1.5) circular needles for the waistband, 3.5 mm (USE/4) crochet hook, safety pin, stitch markers, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color. Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it's needed to achieve the correct gauge. Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.