Finished Measurements
25 (28, 31, 34, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51)“ / 64 (71, 79, 86, 91, 99, 107, 114, 123, 130)cm waist circumference.
31” / 79cm size is shown on a 33” / 84cm waist.
Knit fabric has stretch so you can choose a size that is 1 or 2 inches smaller than your actual measurement for a fit with negative ease or choose your actual measurement and the drawstring tie will help keep the pants up.
Legs are knit top down so the length is customizable. Sample leg length measured along inseam is 26” / 66cm for a cropped fit above the ankle.
Yarn
Chunky weight
Sample uses two worsted weight yarns held together for a chunky gauge (Icelandic wool together with a mohair boucle).
Yardage
Approximately 670 (690, 710, 745, 790, 820, 855, 900, 930, 960)yds / 613 (631, 649, 681, 722, 750, 782, 823, 850, 878)m chunky weight.
If you’re holding two strands of yarn together to get a chunky gauge, you will need the recommended yardage in each yarn.
Yardage will vary depending on leg length so it is recommended to get an extra ball of yarn.
Needles
40” US 10 / 6mm circular
40” US 10.75 / 7mm circular
Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round.
Notions
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, drawstring or elastic for the waistband
Gauge
11 sts & 16 rounds = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch using US 10.75 / 7mm needles.
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