Flash back to the French Riviera during the Jazz Age with these nautical-inspired shorts. The open lace patterning conveys class and sophistication, and the side buttons and drawstring allow for the perfect fit.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 25.5 (28.25, 33.5, 36.5, 41.5)“ waist circumference. Sample measures 25.5”, modeled with 1” negative ease.

Yarn Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton; 137 yd / 1.75 oz): #192 scarlet (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls; #106 snow white (CC), 1 ball.

Hook Sizes C/2 (3 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Removable stitch markers; yarn needle; 5/8” buttons, 6; matching sewing thread; sewing needle.

Gauge 4.5 V-sts and 8 V-st rows = 3” in sm lace patt; 4.5 patt reps and 10 rows = 4” in lg lace patt; both worked with larger hook.

Notes Shorts are worked in one piece from the waist down, first in rows until the side opening is completed and then in turned rounds.