Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Gelma shorts are part of the Gelma set (last photo). 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.
SIZE
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) 5XL
Sizes above correspond with the following waist measurements:
57-65 (65-74, 74-82, 82-91) (91-100, 100-109, 109-117, 117-126) 126-135 cm.
Sample photos (cream/blue): size S / 161 cm tall / Waist circumference: 65 cm / Hip circumference: 90 cm
MEASUREMENTS
Gelma shorts are designed to have approximately 1-5 cm (0.5-2 in) of positive ease in hip area and 10- 15 cm (4-6 in) of positive ease in thigh area.
Measurements of the finished shorts are given in the pattern size guide.
YARN AND MATERIALS
Approx. 150 (150, 200, 200) (200, 250, 250, 300) 300 g of Belle from DROPS design 50 g = 120 m / 131 yds. AND
Approx. 100 (100, 100, 100) (150, 150, 150, 150) 200 g of Cotton Light from DROPS design 50 g = 105 m / 115 yds.
Circular needles 4.5 mm (60 cm or 80 cm) or straight needles 4.5 mm
Circular needles 4 mm (60 cm or 80 cm)
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2.5 cm width elastic band.
GAUGE
Post blocked gauge: 20 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with contrasting garter stripes every 5/6th row on needle size 4.5 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
Wash and block your swatch.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Long tail Cast-On
Short rows (wrap & turn method)
Grafting / Kitchener stitch
Picking up stitches
Classic Bind off
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
LANGUAGE
English
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at simona@lowkeyboldknit.com – on weekdays!
Instagram photo credits: neon stripes – tuesday.knits, full set – agneta.knits
