This pattern from 1972 calls for 6-7 oz of knitting worsted weight yarn in a main color and 1 oz of two contrasting colors (in the example, rose and white, with a green main color).

Three buttons, drawstring waist, bands of rose and white stripes highlight apple green shorts. Make of knitting worsted in an EASY cluster stitch.

Body Hip Size: 32-1/2”- 33-1/2” (34-1/2” - 36”)
Blocked Hip Size: 34” (36”)