The Perfect Knit Shorts are a delightfully simple knitting pattern featuring a clean, minimalist design and flattering fit. The highlight of the pattern is the uniquely curved I-cord dolphin hem.

These shorts are knit from the top, down. First you will form the waistband, then increase to shape the hips and each leg. You will then separate and work each leg separately, finishing with an i-cord edging. German short rows will be used to shape the back waist and curved hemline.

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This shorts pattern is designed in 9 sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL), (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Upper Hip Circumference (at waistband, customized within the pattern):
32.75 (36.5, 40.75, 44.5, 48.75) (52.5, 56.75, 60.5, 64.75)”
83 (92.5, 103.5, 112.5, 124) (133, 144, 153.5, 164.5) cm
Lower Hip Circumference (at bum):
44 (48.5, 52.75, 56.75, 62) (65.5, 70.25, 74.5, 79)”
112 (123, 134, 144, 157.5) (166.5, 178.5, 189.5, 200.5) cm
Inseam (customizable within pattern):
3”
7.6 cm
Outseam (Total Length):
13.5 (14, 14, 14, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15, 15)”
34.5 (35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 37) (37, 37, 38, 38) cm
Leg Opening (upper thigh):
24 (26.25, 28.5, 30.5, 33) (34.75, 37, 39.25, 41.5)”
61 (66.5, 72.5, 77.5, 84) (88.5, 94, 100, 105.5) cm

MATERIALS:

• 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) balls Originally Lovely Pima Yarn -- 250 (300, 300, 350, 400) (400, 450, 500, 500) grams / 580 (696, 696, 812, 928) (928, 1044, 1160, 1160) yds
• Size US 5 (3.75mm) 32” or longer knitting needles - to work main shorts
• Size US 5 (3.75mm) 24” or knitting needles - to work legs
• 1” waistband elastic, cut and sewn in a circle to your actual upper hip circumference
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

GAUGE:
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in the round on size 5 needles

Pair these shorts with the Perfect Knit T-Shirt for a stylish summer set.

This pattern is written in US English terms.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not produce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.