Loopy Core Shorts are a timeless knitting pattern designed to become a true wardrobe essential.

As part of the Loopy Core Collection, these shorts celebrate simple, versatile pieces that never go out of style. They are easy to wear, easy to pair, and perfect for building a handmade wardrobe you’ll reach for again and again.

The shorts are worked from the top down using two strands of Tynn Line held together on 3.5 mm needles. They begin with a folded rib waistband that encloses an elastic for extra comfort and a secure fit. The body is worked in stockinette stitch with gentle increases that create a relaxed, comfortable silhouette without adding unnecessary bulk.

The legs are finished with a folded hem, giving the shorts a clean, refined edge and a beautifully polished finish.

Whether worn at home, on holiday, or styled for everyday wear, Loopy Core Shorts are designed to be one of those handmade pieces you’ll keep coming back to season after season.

SHORTS MEASUREMENTS
Loopy Core Shorts are designed to have approx. 2-7 cm ¾–2¾ inches of positive ease, meaning they are designed to be approx. 2-7 cm ¾–2¾ 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.

Hip circumference of the finished shorts: 97 (100) 105 (110) 117 (121) 126 (130) 138 cm 38¼ (39¼) 41¼ (43¼) 46 (47¾) 49½ (51¼) 54¼ inches.

Length (measured at centre front, including waistband): 39 (41) 42 (44) 45 (47) 48 (50) 52 cm 15¼ (16¼) 16½ (17¼) 17¾ (18½) 19 (19¾) 20½ inches.

SUGGESTED YARN
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: 300 (350) 350 (350) 400 (400) 400 (400) 450 g

KNITTING NEEDLES & CROCHET HOOKS
Circular needles: 3.5 mm US4 / 60 and 80 cm 24 and 32 inches, 3 mm US2½ / 60 and 80 cm 24 and 32 inches.
Crochet hook: 4 mm US G/6

GAUGE
22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm US4 needles (or the required needles to obtain gauge) after wash and blocking.