Honey pants

Honey pants

Size: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Pants: Waist approx: 80 (83) 86 (89) 92 (95) 98 (101) cm

Hip: 91 (95) 100 (105) 109 (115) 121 (125) cm

Total length: 96 (99) 102 (105) 108 (111) 114 (117) cm

Gauge: 26 stitches x 34 rows in texture pattern on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Suggested needles: 4 mm and 3,5 mm (Circular needle 80 cm and/or 60 cm, or double-pointed needles).

Yarn: Saga and Alva from Filcolana

Material: 150 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g Saga ( 50 g = 300 m, 100 % wool )

150 (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) 300 (325) g Alva ( 25 g = 175 m, 100 % alpaca )

Accessories: Waistband elastic approx 4-5 cm.

The pattern is available in Norwegian, English and Danish.

PATTERN

The pants are knitted from the top down in the honey texture. You start by knitting a neat folded hem, then short rows are worked to give a good fit. Increases are worked in the pants to create width and a gusset. There are decreases on the pant legs. The entire pants are knitted in the texture pattern, apart from the ribbing, which is knitted with twisted stitches for a lovely finish. At the very end, a wide elastic is threaded through the folded hem.

Feel free to knit a gauge swatch before you start, to check that your gauge is correct. Note that the gauge is measured after soaking.

Sizes

The measurements correspond to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (3XL) 4XL. The pants will adapt to the body, and it is important that they fit snugly over the bottom. I have therefore chosen to knit my pants in size XS. I measure 80 cm at the waist and 95 cm at the hip. The sizes correspond to standard European sizes. If you are in doubt between two sizes, I recommend choosing the size closest to your hip measurement. The pants will stretch a little with wear, so knit the pant legs approx. 2 cm shorter than the length you want when worn.

Yarn alternatives:

Alva can be replaced with any type of lace-weight silk mohair, or another similar thin carry-along thread. Saga can be replaced with Tvinni from Isager or Flora from Drops. If you would like to knit with a single strand, feel free to try Peruvian from Filcolana, Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn, Lanolin Wool from Dale, or Highland Wool from Knit and Note.