An elastic band is added inside the waistband to give extra elasticity and a good tuck around the tummy so that the shorts fit very well and won’t fall! The shorts are so comfortable as loungewear that I wear them almost everyday.

Finished measurement
Waist
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)”
or 81 (86, 91, 96, 101, 106, 111, 117, 122, 127) cm
Hips
35 (37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 51, 54, 57)”
or 89 (94, 99, 104, 109, 115, 120, 129, 137, 144) cm
Worn with positive ease

Gauge
22 sts/ 10cm or 4”

Needle
4.0 mm circular needle 80 cm or 32”, and 60 cm or 24”.

Yarn
DK weight yarn.
150 (200, 200, 250, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500)g

Extras
Tape measure, waste yarn, stitch markers, 4 buttons (⌀ 1.3 cm or 0.52”), elastic band (1.5cm or 0.6” width), tapestry needle, sewing thread and sewing needle.