What every girl needs is a lounging set, something really comfy and funky at the same time. The Ultimate Lounging Shorts are super adaptable to fit your body plus they can be made in whichever yarns you have to hand, and you can make them many times over to wear in all Seasons.

They can also be made as great presents for people of all ages and sizes. What are you waiting for? Go find a tape measure, some funky yarn, and get started.

SKILL
Beginner looking to advance their skills.

MATERIALS
Sport, sock or fingering weight yarn are great. DK is possible

NEEDLES
Appropriate for yarn used e.g. sock/fingering 3 - 3.5 mm, sport 4 mm/DK 5 mm

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, row/stitch counter, darning needle, tape measure

CONSTRUCTION
This is a new way of looking at a pattern, where you are guided by your own body. First step, which is essential, is to find out your gauge, because that is how you will calculate your cast on stitches.

Knit a 6 x 6-inch square in stocking stitch. Give it a 10-minute soak and then spread it out and leave to dry naturally. Then, measure how many stitches are in a row in the central 4 inches and divide by 4 to give you your stitch gauge per inch. You can use this as a pocket, so don’t fret and think it’s a waste of time. Everything runs from here.

Dive in and enjoy the ride!