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 pick up
every other stitch for a total of 7 sts. Tie. Knit the 8 remaining sts and drop off 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 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 band till correct size
Slide stitches on saved needle to correct orientation side and pick up these stitches in a
lace bind off style.
Continue to end. Pick up the 13 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 each side of pouch – do one then the other. Pick up 7 sts..
using a strap cord
Knit in the following manner: *k4, place yarn in front, slip 3 turn work.* repeat * to * till
strap is correct length as calculated above.
Leave on 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.