These stockinette dream-pants are worked as two flat pieces, then joined them into one. Slip some elastic tape into the waistband (no one will see it), and you've got a comfy pair of shorts that beats sweatshop denim.
Finished Size: To fit 32/35 (36/39, 40/43)" hips
Yarn: RY Classic Natural Silk Aran (73% viscose, 15% silk, 12% linen; 71 yd [65 m]/50 g): #462 palm leaf, 6 (7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, Size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular needle
Notions: Stitch marker (m), 2 yd of 3/4" wide elastic, Yarn needle, Sharp sewing needle and thread
Originally Published: Knitscene Spring 2007