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Gelma shorts
€ 7,00
Includes VAT where applicable
DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN
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Language: English
About pattern
Gelma shorts are warm, soft and breezy at the same time—perfect for lazy summer days. Their easy stripes and flattering shape make them not only comfy but also cool to wear.
Sizing
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) 5XL to fit an approximate waist circumference of 57-65 (65-74, 74-82, 82-91) (91-100, 100-109, 109-117, 117-126) 126-135 cm / 23-26 (26-29.5, 29.5-33, 33-36.5) (36.5-40, 40-43.5, 43.5-47, 47-50.5) 50.5-54 inches.
Gauge
20 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette with garter stripes every 5/6th row, on a 4.5 mm (US 7) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) / 60 cm (24 inches) or 80 cm (32 inches) circular or straight needles
4 mm (US 6) / 60 cm (24 inches) or 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles
Materials
150 (150, 200, 200) (200, 250, 250, 300) 300 g of Belle by DROPS design (50 g = 120 m (131 yds)) and 100 (100, 100, 100) (150, 150, 150, 150) 200 g of Cotton light by DROPS design (50 g = 105 m (115 yds))
Level of difficulty
4/5 or intermediate. Required skills: short rows (wrap and turn method), picking up stitches, grafting (Kitchener stitch).
Size guide
Gelma shorts are designed to have approximately 1-5 cm / 0.5-2 inches of positive ease in hip area and 10- 15 cm / 4-6 inches of positive ease in thigh area. Choose a size that fits your body proportions best.
Note: the waist can stretch up to 30 cm / 12 inches at most to fit over wider hips.
Measurements of the finished shorts:
Waist circumference (the widest possible for each size, customizable with elastic): 65 (74, 82, 91) (100, 109, 117, 126) 135 cm / 26 (29.5, 33, 36.5) (40, 43.5, 47, 50.5) 54 inches.
Approximate hip circumference: 90 (99, 107, 116) (124, 137, 145, 154) 165 cm / 36 (39.4, 42.8, 46.2) (49.8, 54.8, 58.2, 61.6) 66 inches.
Length top down (from the waist to the bottom leg, excluding waistband): 28.5 (29, 30.5, 31) (31.5, 35.5, 36, 36.5) 38 cm / 11.4 (11.6, 12.2, 12.4) (12.6, 14.2, 14.4, 14.6) 15.2 inches.
Leg circumference: 62 (66, 71, 75) (81, 88, 94, 101) 107 cm / 24.8 (26.6, 28.2, 30) (32.6, 35.2, 37.8, 40.2) 42.8 inches.
Workflow
Shorts are worked flat in two panels, left and right. Once both panels are completed, they are seamed together at the center front and center back. Stitches are then picked up for the gusset, which connects front and back of the shorts at the bottom. Finally, stitches are picked up for the waistband, which is worked and sewn down to create a casing for elastic.
For any pattern support, please contact simona@lowkeyboldknit.com
