Pants Patterns FAQ
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How do I find my correct size?
What yarn should I use?
Waffle Pants/Sunflower Pants - Any fingering or 3/light DK weight yarn in a natural fiber(cotton is recommended) will yield the best result
Drawstring Pants/Diamond Pants - Any light worsted or 4 Medium / Worsted weight yarn in a natural fiber(cotton is recommended) will wield the best result
Do I slip stitch or hand sew to assemble my pants?
You can use either hand sew or slip stitch to assemble your pants pieces and each method has it’s own advantages and disadvantages. You may even find that some patterns specify different techniques for different parts of the assembly process. Here’s a mini breakdown of why:
Slip Stitch
Pros
Easy to take out in case of mistakes
Speed
Cons
Very easy to misalign pattern pieces
Shape can distort if tension is too tight.
Hand Sew
Pros
Easy to align pattern pieces
Cons
Takes more time
Harder to pull out if mistakes are made
Either method will yield great results, so ultimately you can decide which method works best for you
How much yarn do I need to complete the project?
Yarn is based on estimates** Variables like height and width will determine how much yarn you’ll ultimately need. Height estimates according to size are based on averages to give you a general idea of how much yarn you’ll need. If you don’t fall between the estimated height measurements, see below for recommendations.
For 4Medium/Worsted Weight projects
Yardage per size is estimated based on 24/7 cotton by Lion Brand Yarn(186yds per ball). Add or remove approx. 1 ball of yarn for every extra inch over or inch under
XS/Small (6 balls) approx 1116yds for a height of 5’3 and under
Medium (8-10 balls) approx 1488yds - 1860yds for a height between 5’3 - 5’6
Large (12 - 14 balls) approx 2232yds - 2604yds for a height between 5’5 -5’9
XLarge (14-18 balls) approx 2604yds - 3348yds for a height between 5’5’- 6’0
For 3DK light or Fingering Weight projects
Yardage per size is estimated based on Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 (186yds per ball).Add or remove approx. 2 balls of yarn for every extra inch over or inch under.
XS/Small (10 - 12 balls) approx 1860 - 2232yds for a height of 5’3 and under
Medium (14 - 20 balls) approx 2604yds - 3720yds for a height between 5’3 - 5’6
Large (18 - 26 balls) approx 3348yds - 4836yds for a height between 5’5 -5’9
XLarge (18 - 28 balls) approx 3348yds - 5208yds for a height between 5’5’- 6’0