Casual Bootcut Pants by Phoenix Bess

These pants are crazy easy to knit. They are amazingly comfortable and fashionable at the same time with a slight bootcut leg and a low riding waistband. Usually you have to sacrifice comfort for beauty, but that is not the case with these. Both Solitaire and Bamboozle are lovely, soft, flexible yarns that don’t feel clammy and that move with your body, giving you the feeling of freedom and comfort that are essential for a long day of work or play.

Simple construction and an easy-to-follow pattern make sure that you will have these pants off your needles in no time. I have been designing pants since 2005 and I have to say that these are probably my best pair yet. The pattern is full of try-on-as-you-go customization options that ensure a fabulous fit for knitters of all shapes and sizes.

I am happy to give these to you. I hope you enjoy them.

Cheers,
Phoenix

Sizes

Finished Hip Size 31 (33, 35, 37, 41)"/78.75 [83.75, 89, 94, 104]cm to fit hips 30.5 (32.5, 34, 36, 40)"/77.5 [82.5, 86.5, 91.5, 101.5]cm
0.5-1” positive ease recommended.

Finished Inseam Length 31 (32, 32, 33, 34)"/78.75 [ 81.25, 81.25, 83.75, 86.5]cm

Shown is size 33” hip. 

Yarn

Featured Yarn: GGH Solitaire (44% Wool, 43% Acrylic, 13% Elité; 142yds[130m]/50g): #14 Black, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.

Suggested Substitution Yarn: Crystal Palace Yarns Bamboozle (55% Bamboo, 24% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon; 90yds[82m]/50g): #9598 Jet Black, 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls.

Needles

US #6 (4 mm): 16" [40cm] circular needle
US #7 (4.5 mm): 16" [40cm] circular needle
US #10 (6 mm): 16" [40cm] circular needle

Gauge

17 sts and 26 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in St st on US 7 when worked in the rnd.

Notions

Stitch markers; 2 small cable stitch holders; tapestry needle; 3mm elastic thread; waste yarn.