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Single pattern / 2606 DIY / No. 1b

Riley Pants

Riley Pants are worked from the top down in Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair, holding one strand of each quality together. The pants feature stripes, a double waistband with elastic, short rows for a higher back and folded hems at the ankles.

The pattern also includes the pattern for Riley Sweater.

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The pants are worked from the top down in a stripe pattern, holding 1 strand of each quality together. First, a double waistband is worked with a casing for elastic. Short rows are then worked back and forth to make the pants higher at the back. Stitches are increased for the gusset before the work is divided and each leg is worked separately. The legs are worked in the round and finished with a folded hem. A drawstring can be knitted at the end if desired.

The pattern also includes the pattern for Riley Sweater.

THE MODEL IS 178 CM TALL AND IS WEARING SIZE M.

  • Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 3, Knitting Needle no. 3½, Knitting Needle no. 4
  • Knitting tension: 21 sts = 10 cm
  • Accessories: Elastic band for waist, 5 cm wide

The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.

  XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Chocolate Plum 3591: 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10
Chocolate Plum 3591: 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 11
Powder Pink 3511: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
Ballet Tutu 3509: 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

The sizes are indicative and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.

  XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
Waist: 79  cm 81  cm 84  cm 90  cm 105  cm 110  cm 114  cm 119  cm
Hips: 105  cm 109  cm 112  cm 120  cm 126  cm 131  cm 137  cm 143  cm
Leg length: 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm 72  cm
Leg width: 66  cm 70  cm 72  cm 76  cm 79  cm 82  cm 85  cm 88  cm

*** Medium

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German Short Rows
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Right and left leaning increases
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