Best Longies (or shorts) Pattern

[ravingcutie]

Looking for a great longies pattern. Hopefully not too complex. What are your suggestions?

[pmcgary]

I made a pair of trim fitting leggings for my dd by using a pattern in Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's almanac. I really like the snug fit that I got. (But this one is with sport wt. yarn)

I also made a pair of shorts from this pattern as it was adapted in an issue of Knitter's awhile back.

And the other pair of short I did were from the knickers pattern at the born to love site...I just put in extra rows after doing the leg ribbing - it is knit from the leg ribbing up.)

[ravingcutie]

Has anyone tried out the patterns from Holy Sheep or LTK or Pamelas?

[pageta]

I've tried all three (LTK longies, HS longies, Pamela's shorts). Holy Sheep is probably the most straightforward. The others have features that take a little extra time or knowledge but are well worth the effort.

[ravingcutie]

mmmm...maybe I'll just get them all. I've also been seriously considering collecting soaker patterns. You can never have too many, right?