Vintage Cable Braid Shorts by Lisa D. Roberts

Vintage Cable Braid Shorts

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
150 - 250 yards (137 - 229 m)
US: xs-4 (s-6, m-8, l-10, xl-12)
English
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This vintage cable braid shorts knitting pattern is designed to hug your curves in all the right places. It is based on the clothing brand Knitty Kitty. Flirty pieces that are fun to knit and sexy to wear. When you wear something knit you just feel good!

Great as loungewear, sleep, to festivals or wherever!
skill level: Intermediate. knowledge of increases and decreases, cables
Pattern written in adult sizes xs to xl.
All patterns are written in standard US terms.
Finished Measurements:
Women’s garments (US): xs-4 (s-6, m-8, l-10, xl-12)
Waist: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31)”
Hips: 33 (35, 37, 39, 41)”

Matching vintage cable camisole available for purchase. Picture shown in size small.

Yarn Recommended: DK weight to medium weight: 100-150grams. This pattern was knit in Cascade Yarns Fixation (98% cotton/2% spandex) because it has elastic in the yarn blend and gives a snug fit. But other yarns can be used and get a nice finish. Gauge: size 5 (3.75mm) needles: 26sts/40rows in stockinette stitch