The Guza (goo-zah) Shorts is an intermediate level knitting pattern for made-to-measure booty shorts. The finished product is a zero to 5cm(2in) negative ease garment that is crafted to fit you personally, so you will need to take measurements of your body and your swatch to knit this pattern. It includes shaping options to achieve the perfect fit over your hips and booty, with a mixture of short rows and increases. The pattern explains how to execute all necessary finishings, including sewing in an optional elastic waistband and weaving in all ends.

I recommend using light fingering to sport weight yarn with some nylon content to ensure a lightweight and stretchy finished garment, however, you can use any yarn due to the made-to-measure nature of this pattern. Please note that 100% cotton or other plant-based fibres are not recommended, as they will likely stretch out over time and not maintain the original look.

The shorts are made with two colour stripes in mind, but you can make the pattern with as much or as little colour variation as desired!

I would be overjoyed to see your version of the Guza Shorts, so please feel free to send through pictures of your finished objects to my email, lutkoknits@gmail.com, post on Instagram with the hashtag #guzashorts and tag me, @lutkoknits, or post on the Ravelry project page! You can also reach out for any pattern support via email, and I will endeavour to respond to all queries in a timely manner.

Upon downloading this pattern, you will receive a document containing the instructions for measurements, pattern information, and link to the web app. You then input your measurements to the web app and download the pattern, save it as a PDF or print, and start knitting!

Now for the pattern specs!

Pattern difficulty: Intermediate

Skills required: Casting on, knitting stockinette, knitting in the round, increasing, German short rows, knitting stitches together, putting stitches on hold, changing yarn colours

Ease: None to 5cm (2.5in) negative ease

Gauge: This pattern is made-to-measure, which means you can knit with any gauge. You are required to knit, block, and measure a 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) gauge swatch before commencing the pattern.

Yarn: Fingering to sport weight yarn with nylon content is recommended. You need to unravel your gauge swatch once completed and measure the length of yarn used, then input this to the relevant field on the yarn calculator.

You can access a free yarn calculator via the below link! This will give you a feel for the pattern, and allow you to plan your yarn choices without buying the pattern.
https://guza-shorts-yarn-estimator.com/

My samples have been knit with:
Blue and yellow version - Schachenmayr Regia 4-ply (lime and electric blue)
Red and grey version - Schachenmayr Regia 4-ply Tweed (80) & Zealana Cosi (raspberry)
Purple and black version - Schoppel-wolle Zauberball Crazy (charisma)

Recommended needles: Please use whichever needle size gives you a gauge you are happy with for your yarn choice.
Cable size is dependent on what is most comfortable for you when handling your live stitches. Please adjust to a larger cable size when your stitches become too bunched up

Notions: 2-4 removable stitch markers, barber cord or scrap yarn for mid-project try-ons, 4cm wide elastic cut to the length of your waist circumference, darning needle, craft scissors

Sizes: This is a made to measure garment, meaning the pattern will explain how to knit the shorts based on your exact measurements.

Languages available: English (AU), Français (FR)

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit in 20 unique sizes by my lovely team of test knitters, and professionally translated into French.

I sincerely thank you for your interest in my pattern, and wish you happy knitting x