BASICRIBSHORS

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Therefor, I will need testers.
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The Basicribshorts are loose-fitting shorts in rib pattern with practical side pockets. The waistband is hold by a 4 cm wide elastic, which is sewn in after washing and blocking. The shorts are knitted top down, working increases in the centre front and back to get the necessary width for the hips.

Language:
english
german
danish

Level:
medium

Sizes/Measurements:
(2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL
Waistband: (72) 78 (84) 90 (96) 102 cm
Hip: (112) 120 (128) 136 (142) 148 cm
Length: (38) 38 (40) 40 (42) 42 cm

Size guide:
The shorts should be knitted with a positive ease of about 20 cm. The size is determined by your hip circumference, which is approximately (85 – 92cm) 93 – 100cm (101 – 108cm) 109 – 116cm (117 – 122cm) 123 – 128cm.

Yarn:
(250) 275 (325) 350 (375) 400 g Como by Lamana, 25g/120m

Recommended Needles
Circular needles 3.5 mm (80cm, für L/XL 100cm)
Circular needles 3.5 mm (40cm)
Circular needles 3 mm (40cm)

Note: I’m knitting very tight, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size. Please knit a swatch to check gauge.

Gauge:
With 2 threads Como held together on 3.5 mm needles
20 sts x 34 rows in main pattern = 10 x 10 cm
(washed & blocked)

This pattern is for personal use only. It is not allowed to sell or share this pattern.

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