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Ruth Shorts
Amazing stash-busting shorts by Lindsay Degen! This pattern appeared in the eighth issue of Knit Wit Magazine.
YARN
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins (100g/420yds) of Madeline Tosh Merino Light in butter (MC, yellow)
1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein each in antler (CC1, white), whiskey barrel (CC2, brown), orange creamsicle (CC3, orange), twisted (CC4, purple)
NEEDLES
One pair US 6 (4mm) needles, or size needed to get gauge
One pair US 3 (3.25mm) 24” circular needle
MATERIALS
Stitch markers Stitch holders Tapestry Needle
GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm over St st held double
28 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm over checker chart
18 sts x 18 rows square, MC held double = 3.5” x 2.5”
18 sts x 18 rows square, checker chart = 2.5” x 2.5”
X-Small (Small, Medium/Large, 1X, 2X)
Shown in size Small
Waist 23.5 (28, 32.5, 37.5, 42)”
Hip 30 (36, 42, 48, 54)”
Length 12 (14.5, 18, 20.5, 26)”
Thigh circumference 15 (19, 22, 25, 28)”
Inseam 3 (3, 5.75, 5.75, 8.5)”
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