The Fast Car shorts featured in Paula Narkiniemi's new book, Everyday Knits, were named after Tracy Chapman's iconic song. For Paula, it captures the essence of freedom and adventure of those carefree student summers with no set plans. 

These lightweight, loose-fitting shorts are knitted from the top down and feature a high waist and practical side pockets. The elastic waistband ensures a snug yet comfortable fit while the loose legs sway in the summer breeze. You can also knit the legs shorter and longer or even transform them into full-length trousers!

What you'll get:

• All the yarn needed to complete your project
  
• Please note this yarn kit does not include a printed copy of the pattern. It is only available in the Everyday Knits book and can be purchased here. 

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease is 2 in / 5 cm of negative ease in the waist. The shorts are supposed to be fitted at the waist but loose on the hem. 

Finished Measurements

Waist circumference (waistband, narrowest part)
24 (28, 32, 36, 40)(44, 48, 52, 56) in / 60 (70, 80, 90, 100)(110, 120, 130, 140) cm

Length from waist to hem
15 (15, 16, 16, 17)(17, 18, 18, 18) in / 39 (39, 40, 40, 41)(41, 42, 42, 42) cm - this can be altered

Length of the inner side of the short leg
4 (4, 4, 4.5, 4.5)(4.5, 5, 5, 5.5) in / 10 (10, 10, 11, 11)(11, 12, 12, 13) cm

Ritual Dyes UNDINE, fingering weight, 60% organic cotton / 40% linen (383 yds / 100 g)
2 (3, 3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 5, 5) skeins