Knitting pattern "Lottapants"

Our striped knitted trousers model "Lottapants" is an advanced knitting project, a cozy companion for every day. The trousers are worked top-down, including an elastic waistband. The pattern includes suitable video tutorials from our YouTube Channel. The pattern comes as a digital PDF download.

Information on Sizes/Fit of the Lottapants:
The Lottapants have a loose, comfortable fit with straight legs. They sit at the navel, but can also be worn high-waisted due to the elastic band at the top. Due to the elasticity of the yarn, you are also flexible in choosing the size: If you want your trousers to fit more snugly, choose one size smaller. If you want your trousers to fit looser, choose one size larger.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
suitable for waist circumference 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 strand divided into 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g color A (main color)
and 200 (200) 200 (200) 200-250 (250) 250 g color B (stripe color)

Note: Material consumption depends on how long the trouser legs are knitted. The indicated amount of yarn was sufficient for our test knitters for an inseam length of approx. 75 cm.

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

Needles:
5 mm / 80 cm, 60 cm

+ Elastic band: 4 cm thick, approx. as long as your waist circumference at the
navel + 3 cm

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

Advanced techniques used:
– Increases
– Short rows
– Color changes

Difficulty: LEVEL 4/5
You are experienced in knitting and familiar with patterns.

*This pattern is for private use only. It may not be copied or resold. Items knitted according to 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 the round/rows, binding off stitches, decreases.

2/5 Confident Beginners

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

Or you are a beginner and are willing to Google independently and resort to tutorials if uncertain.

New techniques: picking up stitches from the cast-on edge, casting on new stitches with the loop cast-on

3/5 Intermediate 

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

New techniques: increases, elastic bind-off

4/5 Advanced

You are experienced in knitting and familiar with patterns.

New techniques: short rows

5/5 Professionals

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