Dorm Days

Slow mornings, late-night study sessions, and coffee runs across campus, Dorm Days is made for every moment in between. Knit in smooth stockinette with a comfortable, easy fit, these snuggly-soft shorts are the kind you’ll reach for again and again. A playful double I-cord trim adds a pop of personality, while the clean silhouette makes them great for lounging, layering, or pairing with your favorite handknit sweater. **SKILL** Knitting **DIFFICULTY** Intermediate **SIZES** Small/Medium (Large/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X) Shown in Small/Medium size. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Waist Circumference (measured without elastic): 32 (35¾, 39½, 43½)” Length (at center front, excluding waistband): 14½” **MATERIALS** [**Universal Yarn** *Uptown Bamboo DK*][1] (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds) • 517 Lilac (MC) – 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins • 529 Trench (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes) [**Universal Yarn** *Uptown DK*][2] (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/273 yds) • 110 Majestic (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes) Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) and 16-24” circular or size needed to obtain gauge US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 24-40” circular Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, additional waste yarn and crochet hook (for provisional cast on), 1” elastic in preferred length **GAUGE** 21 sts x 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) with larger nil after blocking Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** These shorts are worked flat in pieces from the bottom up. After stitching, the waistband is joined to work in the round. The bottom edge is finished with a double I-cord. Please note that these shorts are very stretchy. Select a size with the fit you prefer and cut elastic for the waistband approx. 2-4” less than your natural waist circumference. Please also note that sizes Small/Medium and 4X/5X are written to make the most of 2 and 3 skeins of Uptown Bamboo DK in 517 Lilac, respectively. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/ubdk [2]: https://universalyarn.com/products/u-dk