M4Y Knit Pants by Vanessa Fleming

M4Y Knit Pants

Knitting
April 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette (blocked)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
800 - 2000 yards (732 - 1829 m)
Made to Measure
English
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Pattern Information

Includes yarn estimate calculator

  • Made to Measure Knit in the round

  • German Twist cast on

  • Start with the waistband

  • Waistband is folded over and knit together

  • Move on to waist-hip increases and pockets

  • Split for legs which are each individually knit in the round, Bottom leg folded edge is seamed

  • Some math involved, but worth it

Follow the pattern with suggested yarn or customize with the given formulas on page 9 to utilize any yarn in your stash and gauge.

Yarn Estimate Calculator included (click link) - if using yarn suggested 4” x 4” gauge is 3.5 grams.

Gauge
4” x 4”
16 sts x 28 rows (wet blocked)

Pattern Features

As Pattern is Written

Comfy relaxed fit
High waisted
2.5” Elastic Waistband
Straight leg
Customizable pant leg length
Pockets (optional)

(Boxes in grey will be for customization. If knitting pattern as is please ignore)

For more experience knitters, this pattern is a great base to experiment with the following options

Tight or oversized fit
Midrise or low waisted
Thinner elastic waistband or i-cord tie
Jogger, flared, tapered pant leg

Materials

Suggested Yarn - (Blown Alpaca Blend) Worsted Weight, light and airy

Examples
Wool and the Gang “Feeling Good”
50g = 130m / 142 yds

Knit Picks “Wonderfluff”
50g = 130m / 142 yds

Suggested Needles
5mm circular needles (3.5mm for pockets)
Cord sizes: slightly smaller than your waist and leg

Other
BOR marker
1 to 3 stitch markers
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Optional but highly recommended: soft waistband elastic (2”) click link
Needle and thread