Knitted jock strap Waist band is waist size less 11 inches. Example: 36 waist – 25 inches of waist band Leg straps are waist size less 7 inches divided by 2. example: 36 waist – 29inches div 2 14.5 inches Using dps and point protectors: Co 15 stitches Before knitting first row, use a tapestry needle and scrap yarn. Skip first stitch stitch pick up every other stitch stitch for a total total of 7 sts. Tie. Knit the 8 remaining sts and drop off the the 7 “saved stitches”. Stockinette stitch. Even rows – purl Row 3 – k, m1r, k3, m1r, k3, m1r, k – 11 sts row 5 and every odd row (right side) until you have 21 stitches on needle – k, m1r, …. M1r, k next odd row, k10, m1r, pm, k, pm, m1r, k10 – 23 sts continue this pattern until there are 41 sts on needle when 41 sts, do not no t increase any more.. continue in st st for 3.5 more inches. When 3.5 inches are done, begin waist band Using a lace bind off --K20 sts. Put stitch holder till later (or put point on needle) K1 – and create 12 more stitches by using cable cast on Put a thread through all theses stitches and tie off before continuing on (you will pick up these 13 sts later) Use garter stitch – knit every row K13, and k 1 stitch from needle turn work K2tog, and k12 Repeat till no stitches remain Continue knitting 13 rows making waist w aist band till correct size Slide stitches on saved needle to correct c orrect orientation side and pick up these stitches in a lace bind off style. Continue to end. Pick up the 13 stitches stitches saved and do a 3 needle bind off going form inside to outside.. leave thread on outside to work in. Leg straps count 8 rows (garter) from from each side of pouch – do one then the other. Pick up 7 sts.. using a strap cord Knit in the following manner: manner: *k4, place yarn in front, slip 3 turn work.* repeat * to * till strap is correct length as calculated above. Leave on stitch stitch holder. Do other strap. Pick up bottom of pouch, leg strap 1 and leg strap 2 making sure not to twist and do a 4 needle bind off. Finish work by working in end threads.
