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Find the perfect shorts for summer relaxation with the Traipsing Shorts. These shorts have a twisted rib-and-lace motif on each leg. The right and left sides of the shorts are worked separately back and forth, then the pieces are joined and the ribbed drawstring waistband is worked in the round. Pairs these shorts with Traipsing Tank for a cute, comfy loungewear set.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 40 ½ (42 ½, 44 ½, 46 ½, 48 ½, 50 ½, 52 ½, 54 ½)“ hip circumference. Shorts shown measure 42 ½”; modeled with 3” of positive ease.

Yarn Valley Yarns Hawley (50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon; 135 yd 123 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #17 Persimmon, 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle.

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NOTES

• These shorts are worked back and forth from the bottom up in pieces: right side and left side. The waistband is worked in the round, joining the top s of the left and right pieces.