Poppy Pocket Shorts

**Take $5 off when purchased with the Poppy Pocket Tee (no code necessary!)** **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate *Sizing* XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL) Waist circumference of 24.75 (26.25, 29, 33.5, 36.25) (40.75, 45, 46.5, 49.5, 52.25)" / 63 (67, 74, 85, 93) (104, 115, 119, 126, 134) cm, blocked at the waist The shorts are designed with -2 to 1.5 inches (-5 to 4 cm) of ease at the waist. Select the size that is closest to your waist measurement, as the hips and thighs have an abundant amount of positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size XS with neutral ease. **MATERIALS** *Yarn* 650 (710, 795, 910, 985) (1105, 1215, 1265, 1280, 1420) yds / 595 (650, 725, 830, 900) (1010, 1110, 1155, 1170, 1300) m of DK or worsted weight yarn Sample uses Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK in 2 (100% Cotton), 218 yds (200 m) per 100-g skein. An alternate sample was also knit with We Are Knitters The Cotton in Canyon Rose. Any DK or worsted weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge. **NEEDLES** For waistband: US 4 (3.5 mm) 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles For shorts: US 6 (4 mm) 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles For drawstring: US 4 (3.5 mm), straight or double pointed needles *Notions* Removable stitch marker(s) Safety pin Scrap yarn in contrasting color 2 sets of snap-on buttons (8–12 mm, optional) Stitch markers Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 22 sts x 27 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st using larger needles (blocked) TECHNIQUES Backwards Loop Cast On German Short Rows Horizontal Invisible Seam I-Cord Mattress Stitch Whip Stitch