BARONESSA MERINO SLACKS - chic and comfortable slacks/leggings in a 4-ply (fingering weight) wool. The pattern is an elegant ribbed pattern for which there are the combined sizes. The Baronessa series features this wide ribbed pattern. The trousers are shaped according to tailoring principles to optimize the fit. The waist has the width to pass the hip and then to be adjusted with the elastic band. Well explained how to adjust (personalize) the length. Excellent to wear with a big jumper or a long shirt.
The model is suitable for all age groups. Part of the Baronessa-series which at the moment consists of 4 models.
Required skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanced): 3↑.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: small/medium - large/xlarge - xxlarge.
Measurements of the garment:
Waist: 86 - 96 - 108 cm (in: 33¾ - 37¾ - 42½) - to adjust with the elastic band.
Hip: 96 - 116 - 132 cm (in: 37¾ - 45¾ - 52) (slightly stretched)
Side length: 109 - 112 - 115 cm (in: 43 - 44 - 45¼)
Inseam length: 84 - 85 - 86 cm (in: 33 - 33½ - 33¾)
Seat height (the difference between the side length and the inseam length): 25 - 27 - 29 cm (in: 9¾ - 10½ - 11½)
Yarn: this design calls for a 4-ply (fingering weight) wool, 50 g = 200 meters. To use 350 - 450 - 550 g.
The original model: has been made in the 4-ply wool, BABY, 100 % merino wool. The yarn comes from Campolmi Filati in Florence (Firenze), Italy.
Suggestions of yarn alternatives: Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, ROWAN Fine Tweed, PATONS Merino Extrafine 4-ply, LANG YARNS Merino 200 Bebe, Malabrigo Sock, Cascade 220 Fingering, MONDIAL Decati’.