Shorts No. 1 are a pair of simple shorts with a relaxed fit.
The shorts are worked in a wide rib structure, where decreases and short rows help provide a good fit. The shorts are worked from the bottom up, which makes it possible to adjust the height of the rise to suit your figure.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

MEASUREMENTS
Hip circumference: 99 (108) 117 (126) 134 (143) cm 39 (42.5) 46 (49.5) 52.75 (56.25) inches
Circumference of short legs: 61 (66) 72 (77) 83 (88) cm 24 (26) 28.25 (30.25) 32.5 (34.5) inches
Waistband: 80 (88) 94 (101) 109 (117) cm 31.5 (34.5) 37 (39.75) 42.75 (46) inches
Length: 44 (44) 46 (47) 48 (49) cm 17.25 (17.25) 18 (18.5) 18.75 (19.25) inches

For size guide, see the following page.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm US 6 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)

GAUGE
In wide rib structure using 4 mm US 6 needles = 18 sts / 26 rows equals 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking.

MATERIALS
100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) gr. Pure Silk from Knitting for Olive, 50 gr. / 250 m. Shown in colour ’Olive’.

held together with…

100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) gr. Merino from Knitting for Olive, 50 gr. / 250 m. Shown in colour ‘Dusty Olive’.

1-1.5 m elastic, 4 cm 1.5 inches wide.