M4Y Knit Shorts by Vanessa Fleming

M4Y Knit Shorts

Knitting
April 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette (blocked)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
500 - 1500 yards (457 - 1372 m)
Made to Measure
English
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Pattern Information

Yarn estimate calculator included

  • Made to Measure
  • Knit in the round
  • German Twist cast on
  • Start with the waistband
  • Waistband is folded over and knit together
  • Move on to waist-hip increases and pockets
  • Split for legs which are each individually knit in the round, Bottom leg folded edge is seamed
  • Some math involved, but worth it

Follow the pattern with suggested yarn or customize with the given formulas on page 9 to utilize any yarn in your stash and gauge.

Yarn Estimate Calculator included (click link) - if using yarn suggested 4” x 4” gauge is 3 grams

Gauge
4” x 4”
20 sts x 32 rows (wet blocked)

Pattern Features

As pattern is written

Comfy relaxed fit
High waisted
2.5” Elastic Waistband
Customizable pant leg length
Pockets (optional)

(Boxes in grey will be for customization. If knitting pattern as is please ignore)

For more experience knitters, this pattern is a great base to experiment with the following options

Tight or oversized fit
Midrise or low waisted
Thinner elastic waistband or i-cord tie

Materials

Suggested Yarn - DK weight 218yds/100g

Examples

100% Superwash Merino

50% Cotton 50% Wool

Suggested Needles
4mm circular needles (3.5mm for pockets)
Cord sizes: slightly smaller than your waist and leg

Other
BOR marker
1 to 3 stitch markers
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Optional but highly recommended: soft waistband elastic (2”) click link
Needle and thread