Loulou Shorts

**THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.** Knitting level: intermediate to advanced ABOUT PATTERN The Loulou Shorts are worked from top down on circular needles. Start your work with a provisional cast-on, first work the body back and forth in twisted 1/1 rib stitch, then continue to work the body in the round until legs separation and continue the legs in the round. Finally work the buttonband and the waistand. The shorts are made of linen, they are very light and comfortable to wear. NOTE: With this yarn and color it is slightly sheer. It is better to choose a darker color if you mind. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL Sizes above correspond to the following measurements : Waist: 58-63 (64-69) 70-75 (76-80) 81-85 cm Hips: 86-90 (91-95) 96-100 (101-105) 106-110 cm Measure your waist and hips circumference to determine which size will fit you the best. If you are between two sizes, choose the size up. You will be able to adjust the width of your shorts according to the length of the waistband’s elastic. MEASURMENTS The measurements are indicated on the diagrams before and after blocking on page 7. Photos above: Size S / 168 cm tall / Waist: 67 cm / Hips: 92 cm YARN AND MATERIALS Approx. 150 (200) 250 (250) 300 g of Line from Sandness Garn. Circular needles 3,5 mm [ 60 & 80 cm ] buttonband Circular needles 3,75 mm [ 80 cm ] to work the body 3 double pointed needles 3,5 mm Crochet 4 mm Elastic 2 cm in width 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 buttons 0,8 cm diameter Tapestry needle GAUGE Before blocking: 22 sts x 30 rows =10 x 10 cm in 1/1 twisted rib, 3,75 mm circular needles. After blocking: 18 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm in 1/1 twisted rib, 3,75 mm circular needles STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES 1x1 twisted rib stitch (back and forth - in the round) Double knitting buttonband Provisional cast-on 3 needles bind off Jeny's surprisingly bind off Double increases If you have any question related to the pattern, please dm on Instagram or by email at lepullepull@gmail.com.