Navigo Shorts by Patrícia Lima

Navigo Shorts

Knitting
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
574 - 919 yards (525 - 840 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL)- bigger sizes available for testing
English
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Timeless and lightweight piece from #NavigoKnitDesign Collection inspired by a vintage piece my mother used to wear when she was my age and that she now passed on to me.

ATTENTION Throughout the instructions you’ll find adaptable sections where you can ajdust the piece to your exact measurements. You can also choose to make any leg length you prefer. Just be aware that the yarn estimated might change a lot.
Recommended ease: 20 cm positive ease for the hips

SIZE GUIDE
XS (S, M, L, XL) - bigger sizes available, unfortunetly I couldn’t find testers. If you want to knit a bigger size send e-mail to limaknits.knitdesign@gmail.com
Hips final piece measurements 108 (114, 120, 130, 140) cm or 42.5 (45, 47, 51, 55)’’

YARN
Approximately 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins of Tricot Baby+ yarn from Croché Estrela 50g- 105m DK 100% OEKO-TEX certified cotton (color use on the prototype: 92). These amounts might change if you wish to knit more on the adaptable sections than the average tester.

You can use any similar yarn to match the gauge.

NEEDLES & OTHER
A pair of 4 mm (US 6) needles; a pair of 3mm (US 2.5) needles; 60–80 cm, 24-31 inch cables; 9 stitch markers; 1 unique m for the BOR; extra cables; waste yarn; a tapestry needle to weave in the ends and an elastic the size of your waist circuferance and 3cm width.

GAUGE
23sts & 30 rows in 10x10cm worked in stockinette st before and after blocking. You may need to adjust the sizing of your needles in order to meet the gauge. If working with a different yarn always match your gauge after blocking.

TECHNIQUES
Provisional Cast-On
Folded Hem
3-Needle Bind-Off

DIFFICULTY
Easy