This cute Zen top and cosy Daya shorts form the Zendaya set , which is perfect for lounging in the summer. Contrasting colour stripes on the sides of the shorts and top’s body add a sporty feel. As a huge pop culture fan, Paula was inspired to design this set by the Hollywood actress Zendaya’s easy elegance.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 2” / 5 cm of negative ease at the waist.

The shorts are designed to be fitted at the waist but looser on the legs.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist Circumference (narrowest part): 23.5 (27.5, 31.5, 35.5, 39.25) (43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55)“ / 60 (70, 80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130, 140) cm.
Hip Circumference (widest part): 30.75 (35.75, 40.75, 46.5, 51.5) (56.5, 62.25, 67.25, 72.25)” / 78 (91, 103.5, 118, 131) (143.5, 158, 171, 183.5) cm.
Length from Waist to Folded Hem Edge: 15 (15.25, 15.25, 15.75, 15.75) (15.75, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5)“ / 39 (39, 40, 40, 41) (41, 42, 42, 42) cm.
Leg Circumference: 11.25 (12.5, 14.25, 15.5, 16.75) (18.75, 20.25, 22.25, 23.5)” / 28.5 (32, 36, 39.5, 42.5) (47.5, 51.5, 56.5, 59.5) cm. Inside Leg Length: 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5)“ / 13 (13, 13, 13, 13) (13, 14, 14, 14) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Pinta by Pascuali (60 % RWS-certified extra-fine Merino, 20 % mulberry silk, 20 % ramie, 230 yds / 212 m – 50 g).
MC: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins in the colourway 130 Agave.
CC: 1 skein in the colourway 113 Peony.

Or approx. 755 (855, 925, 1040, 1150) (1315, 1425, 1585, 1750) yds / 690 (780, 845, 950, 1050) (1200, 1300, 1450, 1600) m (MC) and 220 yds / 200 m (CC) of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cotton Merino by Knitting for Olive or Sunday by Sandnes Garn.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 1.25” / 3 cm wide elastic band for the waist (length = finished waist measurement + 0.5” / 1 cm), needle and thin yarn for sewing the waistband.

GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rounds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

NOTES
These shorts are worked from the top down in the round and have an elastic band on the waist. A contrasting colour stripe is worked on both sides of the shorts, using the intarsia method (see Special Techniques). Legs are finished with slits and folded edges for a neat look.