These shorts are worked in the round from the top down. The waistband has a ring of elastic inside for stability. The back of the shorts just below the waistband and the back of the legs are shaped with a few short-rows for a good fit.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 31 (34, 38, 40.75, 46, 51)“ hip circumference. Shorts shown measure 34”; modeled with 1” of negative ease.

Yarn Berroco Remix Sport Weight (30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk, 9% linen): #6927 old jeans (MC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls; #6930 smoke (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 24”–32” circular, depending on size. Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; stitch holder; tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn for provisional CO; two .75” buttons; 1 (1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.5) yd of 1.5” elastic; sewing needle and thread.


Gauge 24 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle.