The shorts are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch, seamlessly. First, work the waistband, then, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Next, work the main part, the legs and the drawstring for the waistband.

EU size: 34 (36) 38 // 40 (42) 44
US size: 4 (6) 8 // 10 (12) 14

Width of the waist with a suggested ease of +2 cm (0.7 in):
64 (68) 72 // 76 (80) 84 cm;
25.1 (26.7) 28.3 // 29.9 (31.4) 33 in.

Hip circumference: 86 (90) 94 // 98 (102) 106 cm;
33.8 (35.4) 37 // 38.5 (40.1) 41.7 in

Height of the main part (measure at the center of the front, excluding the waistband):
20 (20.5) 21.5 // 22 (22.5) 23 cm;
7.8 (8) 8.4 // 8.6 (8.8) 9 in.

Length of the legs:
7 (8) 9 // 10 (11) 12 cm;
2.7 (3.1) 3.5 // 3.9 (4.3) 4.7 in

Yarn: cotton, linen, merino wool or mixed yarn, 120 m/50 g (131 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles with a cable length of 80 cm (31 in) for the waistband; 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 80 cm (31 in) for the main part; 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in) for the legs.

Notions: 3 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, safety pin, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color, 2.5 mm (US1.5) circular needles with a cable length of 80 cm (31 in) for the waistband with drawstrings, 3.5 mm (US4) double pointed needles for i-cord.

Totals used: 200 (200) 200 // 200- 250 (250) 250 grams; 7 (7) 7 /// 7-8.8 (8.8) 8.8 ounces.

Recommended yarn: Drops Belle, Infinity Cotton Linen, Naco Calico, Gazzal Giza Matte, Botto Poala Norma, Lana Grossa Landlust Sommerseide, Berocco Mykonos.

Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it’s needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.