HiKoo “Socks” Appeal Shorts Kit
Make waves with a pair of handknit shorts that are bursting with personality and color. These cotton-blend shorts are so comfortable you will never want to take them off. With 5 color combos to choose from, everyone in the family can express their creativity year-round! These vivacious shorts are made with solid and multi-color HiKoo CoBaSi Sock/Fingering Yarn. A cotton, silk, bamboo, and nylon multi-plied blend. You’ll love the soft texture of these hard-wearing shorts, how quickly they dry, and how cool they will keep you in the warmer months.Â
Please note: This is a yarn-only kit. The pattern can be purchased separately here on Ravelry.
Want to pair your own colors for this kit? For size small, you will need 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a solid color and 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a multi-color. For size medium to extra large, you will need 2 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a solid color and 4 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering in a multi-color.
Kit Details:
Sizes:
- Small:Â 30″ – 32″ waist / 15″ length
- Medium:Â 34″ – 36″ waist / 15″ length
- Large:Â 38″ – 40″ waist / 15″ length
- Extra Large: 42″ – 44″ waist / 15″ length
Included in your kit:
This kit is a yarn only kit, the pattern must be purchased separately here. Size small kits will include 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in a solid color and 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in multi-colors. Size Medium to Extra Large kits will include 2 skeins of HiKoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in a solid color and 4 skeins of Hikoo CoBaSi Fingering Yarn in multi-colors.
Additional supplies you will need that are not included:
The Socks Appeal Boxers pattern by Skacel Collection, Inc., available here on Ravelry.
- Knitting Needles:
- 3.75 mm US 5 24″ circular needle (or size needed to obtain a gauge of 28sts and 36 rows = 4″ x 4″ in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles)
- 3.25 mm US 3 32″ circular needle (or 2 US sizes smaller than the larger needle need to get the above gauge)
- Notions:
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry Needle
- 1 yard of 1″ wide elastic for the waistband
Pattern details:
The “Socks” Appeal Boxer pattern was designed by the Skacel Collection, Inc. This pattern uses Stockinette Stitch and Edge Stitch. It is worked in three panels with a left and right button fly, is sewn together at the leg and crotch seams, and finished with an elastic waistband.
