Yarn used: Lang yarns Novena
Needles: 2 mm / US 0 or needles to get the gauge
Gauge: 7-8 sts = 1 inch
Worked in the round (top down) and flat with dpns, three needle bind off
Scrap yarn for marking
Ravelry: Swimming shorts
Bo = bind off
k = knit
M1 = make one (pick up the strand that runs between the stitch you just knit and the next stitch on the left-hand needle: insert the left needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between the two stitches. Knit this stitch through the back loop)
p = purl
sts = stitches
three needle bind off tutorials and videos are easily found in the internet
Cast on 24 stitches. Divide sts in to three needles and join in the round.
Rounds 1-3: (k1, p1) repeat
Round 4: (k3, M1) repeat to the end of row = 32 sts
16 sts form the backside of the shorts and another 16 sts form the front. Mark the backside with scrap yarn. Backside shaping is now worked flat:
Row 5: k16, turn
Row 6: p16, turn. Continue knitting in the round:
Rounds 7-11: knit all 32 sts (backside should now measure about 7/8" from the cast on edge)
Round 12: k8, m1, k16, m1, k8 (= 34 sts)
Round 13: Bo7, k3,Bo14, k3, Bo7
Cut the yarn and re-join it in the front. (Another three sts are waiting in the back needle.)
Work flat:
k3, turn
p3, turn
k3, turn
p3, turn
k3, turn
p3
Make three needle bind off and weave in all the ends.
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