Description
Crochet seamlessly from the waist down-these britches feature short-rows at the crotch, with a higher back rise. A wide waistband, incorporating fine elastic, hits at midrise, with a drawstring for adjustability. Choose your ideal length with this alluring pattern.
Finished Size: 24 (28, 32, 36, 40)” waist circumference at mid-rise, before elastic. 31½ (36, 40½, 45, 49½)” hip. 36 (40½, 45, 49½, 54)” full hip at crotch level. 18 (20, 22½, 24¾, 27)” full upper thigh circumference. Length is customized.
Yarn: DesigningVashti Lotus (52% cotton, 48% rayon; 256 yd [235m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #0001 pearly pearl 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins for boxers; #0003 satin grey 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins for pants.
Yarn Weight: #1 – Super Fine
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; st markers (m); Rainbow Elastic Fine (1 mm) from Bryson Distributing; 50 yd per card, in shade to match yarn, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) cards or elastic sewing thread such as Dritz 9345; 30 yd per spool, only black or white available, 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) spo
Notions: 16 fsc, sc or hdc = 4″, 2 reps and 4 rnds = 4½” and 2¾” respectively, worked in main patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Summer 2014
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