{"id":128431,"date":"2019-07-17T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T06:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/knitted-shorts-pattern-love-denim\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:22:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:22:22","slug":"knitted-shorts-pattern-love-denim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/knitted-shorts-pattern-love-denim\/","title":{"rendered":"Knitted shorts by Tejiendo la isla: a refreshing pattern to knit in summer with Love Denim"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was a little girl I use to wear a pair of shorts<\/strong> to do gymnastics, they were navy blue with white stripes at one side. Those shorts<\/em> were practically indestructible. Furthermore, my mother recycled the ones that weren\u2019t suitable for school anymore and I\u2019d wear them during the summer. The Caroline <\/em>knitting pattern <\/strong>is inspired by those shorts. Moreover, it\u2019s a basic, easy to knit <\/strong>item which is both comfortable to wear and can be combined with everything. Therefore, I propose that you let your creative side loose with the Love Denim<\/strong><\/a> (a recycled yarn in shades of denim blue) colour range. Follow the Caroline <\/em>pattern and enjoy making this simple knitted shorts<\/strong> \u2013 to the length you prefer \u2013 this summer.<\/p>\n

\"Knitted<\/p>\n

Tejiendo la isla<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My name is Pilar R. M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>, and like many women of my generation I started making handicraft projects <\/strong>with my grandmother: crochet rugs, clothes for my dolls and a terrible cover for my Walkman<\/em>. Some time later I learned the Scandinavian knitting technique thanks to my mother-in-law. Suddenly, I was a much quicker knitter and I felt more confident to tackle complicated projects. On Internet I\u2019ve found numerous knitters and crocheters with whom I share my interests through Tejiendo en la isla<\/a>\u00a0(Knitting the island). Inspired by them, I organized a hand knit sock <\/strong>exchange, the Swapetines<\/a>.<\/u><\/em> Then I co-founded the Gran Canaria knitting group<\/strong>, Las Palmas Knits<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Knitted<\/p>\n

I like to transmit my passion for knitting and crocheting either as teacher or as a writer specialized in handicraft projects. In my role as a knitted garment designer<\/strong> I enjoy creating simple and timeless designs. In addition, I\u2019m a firm defender of the therapeutic properties <\/strong>of making handmade objects. Knitting, or crocheting, is probably much more affordable than a psychiatrist and infinitely more productive.<\/p>\n

\"Knitted<\/p>\n

Caroline Knitted Shorts\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Pilar R. M\u00e9ndez – Tejiendo en la isla<\/h3>\n

Sizes:<\/strong> S<\/span>\/M<\/span>\/L<\/span>\/XL<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials: <\/strong>5<\/span>\/ 6<\/span>\/ 7<\/span>\/ 7<\/span> balls of Katia Love Denim<\/a> dark blue col. 101, 1 ball of Katia Love Denim cream col. 100, circular knitting needles<\/a> size 11 (U.S.)\/(8 mm) \/ 31\u201d(80 cm) long, circular knitting needles size 11 (U.S.)\/(8 mm) \/ 16\u201d(40 cm) long; Stitch markers, large safety pin<\/a> or left over lengths of yarn to leave stitches on hold, 3\/4″ (2 cm) wide elastic: length = required waistband contour measurement, needle and sewing thread the same colour as the elastic and wool sewing needle<\/a> with a blunt point.<\/p>\n

Abbreviations<\/strong><\/p>\n