Heartbeat Stripes Shorts

The Heartbeat Stripes Shorts are designed as a fitted counterpart to the Heartbeat Stripe Shirt, forming a coordinated summer set. They are meant to be worn together with the shirt for a relaxed, cohesive look, but also work perfectly on their own with simple tops in your wardrobe. This pattern is part of the Heartbeat Stripes series, which also includes a sweater and a scarf, creating a cohesive family of designs that can be mixed and matched throughout the year. The subtle texture, created by alternating 1x1 ribbing and garter stitch, gives the fabric a soft, modern structure that is both comfortable to wear and enjoyable to knit. SHORTS MEASUREMENTS Heartbeat Stripes Shorts are designed to have approx. 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] of positive ease, meaning they are designed to be approx. 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] larger in circumference than your hip measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a hip circumference of 90-94 (94-98) 98-103 (103-108) 108-113 (113-118) 118-123 (123-128) 128-133 cm [35½–37 (37–38½) 38½–40½ (40½–42½) 42½–44½ (44½–46½) 46½–48½ (48½–50½) 50½–52½ inches]. Shorts hip circumference: 94 (98) 103 (108) 113 (118) 123 (128) 133 cm [37 (38½) 40½ (42½) 44½ (46½) 48½ (50½) 52½ inches]. Length (measured at centre front, including waistband): 37 (39) 40 (42) 43 (45) 46 (48) 50 cm [14½ (15¼) 15¾ (16½) 17 (17¾) 18 (18¾) 19¾ inches]. SUGGESTED YARN Option 1: Sandnes Garn TYNN LINE (53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen; 50 g = 220 m [241 yds]). Note: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout. Quantity needed: 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (350) 400 g Option 2: Cotton yarn cake - 4 strands (e.g. KOKONEK Mono Nature (100% Cotton). Note: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout (a total of 8 strands). Quantity needed: 1100 (1350) 1350 (1350) 1550 (1550) 1550 (1550) 1800 m [1200 (1450) 1450 (1450) 1700 (1700) 1700 (1700) 1950 yds]. KNITTING NEEDLES & CROCHET HOOKS Circular needles: • 4 mm [US6] / 60 and 80 cm [24 and 32 inches] • 3 mm [US2½] / 80 cm [32 inches] Crochet hook: • 4 mm [US G/6] GAUGE 21 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in main stitch pattern on 4 mm [US6] needles (or the required needles to obtain gauge) after wash and blocking. ACCESSORIES Elastic band, contrasting yarn, yarn needle, markers, stitch holder, tape measure, scissors. SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE The Heartbeat Stripes Shorts are worked in the round from the top down. First, a ribbed waistband is worked, into which an elastic band is inserted. Short rows are then worked to make the shorts slightly higher at the back than at the front. The work is continued in the round before being divided for the legs. Each leg is then worked separately in the round from the top down.