SIZES
S (M) L (XL)

MATERIALS FOR THE SHORTS
100 (100) 100 (150) g Isager Trio 1 in color Linen
100 (100) 100 (150) g Isager Alpaca 1 in color 0
One strand of each yarn is held together throughout
Scrap of Isager Trio 2 in color Linen for wedge. Alternatively, the wedge can be worked in 2 strands of Isager Trio 1.
70 (72) 74 (76) cm [27 1/2 (28 1/4) 29 1/4 (30) inches] waist elastic,
2,3 cm [1 inch] wide.

MEASUREMENTS
Half waist circumference: 33 (34,5) 36 (37,5) cm
[13 (13 1/2) 14 1/4 (14 3/4) inches]
Half hip circumference: 40 (43) 46 (49) cm
[15 3/4(17) 18 (19 1/4) inches]
Total length: 55 (57) 58,5 (58,5) cm [21 3/4 (22) 23 (23) inches]

Helga Isager writes about the pattern:
In the making of Tan Top & Shorts I was inspired by classic lingerie from the 40s. The set can be worn as underwear or on its own on warm summer days.
Both top and shorts are knitted bottom up in Trio 1 and Alpaca 1 and have ribbed details along the sides as well as wedges knitted in one strand of Trio 2. The wedges are shaped using Japanese short rows and makes a shiny contrast to the matte material.

The shorts are knitted bottom up and knitted in two sections, a left and a right section. When the wedge has been worked, the sections are joined at the waist. The bound-off edge is folded for a hollow for the waist elastic.

Circular needles 3 mm [US2 1/2]

In stockinette stitch with 1 strand of Isager Trio 1 and 1 strand of Isager
Alpaca 1 or 1 strand of Isager Trio 2 on a 3 mm [US2 1/2] needle:
10 cm [4 inches] = 26 sts
10 cm [4 inches] = 36 rows