Knitting pattern "Lottapants"

Our striped knitted trousers pattern "Lottapants" is a comfortable and versatile everyday companion, perfect for an advanced knitting project. The trousers are worked from the top down and include an elasticated waistband. The pattern includes helpful video tutorials from our YouTube channel.

Information on the size/fit of Lottapants:
The Lottapants have a relaxed, comfortable fit with straight legs. They sit at the navel, but the elastic waistband allows them to be worn high-waisted. The stretch of the wool also makes sizing flexible: if you prefer a closer fit, choose one size smaller. If you prefer a looser fit, choose one size larger.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Suitable for waist sizes 62-66 (67-72) 73-78 (79-84) 85-90 (91-96) 97-102 cm

Material:
550 (550) 600 (600) 650-700 (750) 800 g Ecopuno by Lana Grossa (50 g = 215 m ), double yarn divided into 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g Colour A (main colour)
and 200 (200) 200 (200) 200-250 (250) 250 g Colour B (stripe colour)

Please note: The amount of yarn required depends on the length of the trouser legs. The specified amount of yarn was sufficient for our test knitters to achieve an inseam of approximately 75 cm.

The trousers can be knitted from wool, but also from cotton (= any wool that matches the gauge and running length) and are therefore a basic for every season.
Furthermore, the trousers do not necessarily have to be knitted with double yarn. For example, cotton yarn with a ratio of 50 g = 100 m would also work.

Needles:
5 mm / 80 cm, 60 cm

+ Elastic band: 4 cm thick, approximately as long as your waist circumference at the level of the
navel + 3 cm

Gauge swatch:
18 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (after washing), stockinette stitch

Advanced techniques used:
– Increases
– shortened rows
– Color change

Difficulty level: LEVEL 4/5
You have a knitting routine and are familiar with instructions.

*This pattern is for private use only. It may not be copied or resold. Items knitted using this pattern may not be sold.*

Level

1/5 Beginners

You should be familiar with the following techniques: casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knitting in rounds/rows, binding off stitches, decreases.

2/5 Confident Beginners

You are a beginner, have already knitted smaller projects and are somewhat familiar with knitting.

Or you are a beginner and willing to independently google and refer to tutorials when uncertain.

New techniques: Picking up stitches at the cast-on edge, casting on new stitches using the loop cast-on.

3/5 Medium

You know the basic knitting techniques and have already completed several projects. You understand the structure and typical abbreviations of a knitting pattern and can easily follow it.

New techniques: increases, elastic bind-off

4/5 Advanced

You have a knitting routine and are familiar with instructions.

New techniques: Shortened rows

5/5 professionals

You have no problem following difficult instructions. You are familiar with complex techniques.