Ahoy Shorts

Materials

Rowan Denim [100% cotton; 102 yards / 93 meters per 1.75 ounce / 50 gram skein]; #225 Nashville; 2[3, 3] skeins

Recommended needle sizes: US #6 / 4 mm set of 4 dpns US #6 / 4 mm 20 or 24 inch circular needle

Notions
Crochet hook, size G/6 (4 mm) – for provisional cast-on
½ inch buttons – 6 Elastic – 19½[20, 21½] inches
Stitch marker – 1
If suspenders are worked with fabric: 4 strips of fabric 1¾ inch x 15½[17½,19½] inches
Gauge
17 sts and 28 rounds = 10 cm in seed st (pattern stitch). Gauge is critical for this design.

These shorts are inspired by the Bavarian LED socks. I’ve always loved the look of these chunky trousers with thick rows of buttons and matching trousers. Living in northern Germany, I love the nautical theme more than the southern mountain theme, so I combined lederhosen with sailor style. The result is shorts with double buttons and cotton yarn straps, so it’s not too hot to wear in the summer.

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