Make waves with a pair of handknit shorts that are bursting with personality and color. These cotton-blend shorts are so comfortable you will never want to take them off. With 5 color combos to choose from, everyone in the family can express their creativity year-round! These vivacious shorts are made with solid and multi-color HiKoo CoBaSi Sock/Fingering Yarn. A cotton, silk, bamboo, and nylon multi-plied blend. You'll love the soft texture of these hard-wearing shorts, how quickly they dry, and how cool they will keep you in the warmer months.
Please note: This is a yarn-only kit. The pattern can be purchased separately here on Ravelry.
Want to pair your own colors for this kit? For size small, you will need 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a solid color and 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a multi-color. For size medium to extra large, you will need 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a solid color and 4 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a multi-color.
Kit Details:
Sizes:
- Small: 30" - 32" waist / 15" length
- Medium: 34" - 36" waist / 15" length
- Large: 38" - 40" waist / 15" length
- Extra Large: 42" - 44" waist / 15" length
Included in your kit:
This kit is a yarn only kit, the pattern must be purchased separately here. Size small kits will include 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in a solid color and 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in multi-colors. Size Medium to Extra Large kits will include 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in a solid color and 4 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in multi-colors.
Additional supplies you will need that are not included:
The Socks Appeal Boxers pattern by Skacel Collection, Inc., available here on Ravelry.
- Knitting Needles:
- 3.75 mm US 5 24" circular needle (or size needed to obtain a gauge of 28sts and 36 rows = 4" x 4" in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles)
- 3.25 mm US 3 32" circular needle (or 2 US sizes smaller than the larger needle need to get the above gauge)
- Notions:
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry Needle
- 1 yard of 1" wide elastic for the waistband
Pattern details:
The "Socks" Appeal Boxer pattern was designed by the Skacel Collection, Inc. This pattern uses Stockinette Stitch and Edge Stitch. It is worked in three panels with a left and right button fly, is sewn together at the leg and crotch seams, and finished with an elastic waistband.