Wren Undies

The Wren underwear are styled after the low-rise bikini undies I’ve worn and loved since I was a teenager. This classic fit has served me well throughout the years. Available in 9 sizes, the Wren undies feature a 1x1 ribbed waistband and simple stockinette stitch over the rest of the garment. Worked in the round they have just one small seam at the back of the crotch. It is recommended they be knit using merino wool yarn, since it has natural stretch and next to skin softness that’s perfect for this pair of delicate undies. To make them as functional as they are luxurious, I’ve included instructions for sewing in an optional cotton crotch gusset, and crocheted elastic thread at the waistband. A quick, cozy, gratifying knit, the Wren undies are perfect for sleepwear, and make a great base layer under skirts & dresses. Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate Knit in 1x1 rib and stockinette, this garment is basic to construct aside from the recommended tubular cast-on. Sizes: measure the widest part of your hips to find your size below: 1- 34-35 inch hip circumference 2- 36-37 inch hip circumference 3- 38-39 inch hip circumference 4- 40-41 inch hip circumference 5- 42-43 inch hip circumference 6- 44-45 inch hip circumference 7- 46-47 inch hip circumference 8- 48-49 inch hip circumference 9- 50-51 inch hip circumference Gauge: 4x4” stockinette: 28 stitches across & 36 rows 7 stitches & 9 rows per inch Supplies Needed: •Fingering Weight Merino Wool Yarn recommended and used in all samples shown: Woolfolk TYND sizes 1-5 1 50 grams, sizes 6-9 100 grams •US3/3.25mm Circular Needles •US5/3.75mm Circular Needles Sizes 1-4: 8” cable length Sizes 5-9: 14” cable length •Tapestry Needle •2 Stitch Markers •1 Straight Needle Larger than circular needles. I use US10.5 •Crochet Hook size to roughly match waste yarn gauge. I use USF5/3.75mm •Waste Yarn cotton yarn is recommended since it won’t felt with the wool main yarn •elastic tread •3.5mm crochet hook •bath towel •t-pins •blocking mat/tiles •cardstock to make crotch gusset template •scrap of cotton jersey fabric •sewing pins •needle & thread •marker •ruler terms of use The instructions and photographs included in this pattern are the creation & property of Jess Nicole Handmade/Jessica Richardson. Do not distribute or sell this pattern or any portion of it. You are welcome to sell items made using this pattern. Please give credit to myself as the pattern creator. Should you have any questions regarding the above statements, contact jess@jessnicolehandmade.com