COZYCABLESHORTS

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Therefor, I will need testers.
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The Cozycableshorts are knitted in a cable pattern of two different cables and are super practical with side pockets. The waistband is hold by a 4cm wide elastic, which is sewn in after washing and blocking. The shorts are knitted top down, working increases in the center front and back to get the necessary width for the hips. They are worn highwaist and unfortunately do not get along completely without sewing, the pockets must be sewn by hand last. Optionally, they can be knitted in cozy wool, but a more summer option like bamboo is also possible.

Language: english and german

Level: advanced

Sizes/Measurements:
(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Waist: (70) 78 (95) 103 (120) 128 cm
Hip: (95) 103 (120) 128 (145) 153 cm
Length: (38) 38 (40) 40 (42) 42 cm

The shorts should be knitted with a positive ease of about 5-10cm. The required size is determined by your hip circumference, which is approximately (85-90cm) 95-100cm (110-115cm) 116-123cm (130-140cm) 141-148cm. The measurement of the waist may be a little wider, because it can be individually regulated by the waistband elastic, so that the shorts fit well. If your hip measurement is outside the ranges described, it is up to you whether you prefer to wear the shorts tight or loose. However, I would advise against knitting the shorts with negative ease.

Yarn
(400) 400 (400) 500 (500) 600 g Babylambalpaca by Knitloop 400m/100g or a similar 4ply weight yarn
Note: the shorts are knitted with 2 threads held together!

Find the matching knitting kit here:
Cozycableshorts Knitting kit KNITLOOP Babylambalpaca

Suggested Needles:
Circular needles 4 mm (80cm, for L/ XL 100cm)
Circular needles 3,5 mm (60cm, for L/XL 80cm)
Note: I’m knitting very tight, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size. Please knit a swatch to check gauge.

Gauge
With 2 threads Babylambalpaca held together in main pattern
25 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 5cm (washed & blocked)

This pattern is for personal use only. It is not allowed to sell or share this pattern.
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