After journeying to the depths of the web, we can announce it's official - knitted and crocheted shorts for men are a thing. Some patterns date back to the 1930s and are still being worn by menfolk today. They come in all shapes and guises – sit back and prepare to be wowed!
Loud and proud
Such flamboyant shorts call for hands on hips.
Famous four
It's impossible to decide which ones are best!
Sink or swim
This 1950s swimming shorts pattern is... insightful.
Holey moley!
We're pretty grateful that a mannequin is modelling these ones.
Trophy husband
And the award for Boyfriend of the Year goes to...
1940s gem
Is it even possible to lean casually when wearing knitted trunks?
Cool combo
Stripes and matching leg-warmers – what's not to love?
Aye, aye
We think it could be a pirate but we daren't look twice!
More trunks
A belt would definitely be needed to keep these bad boys up.
Short shorts
We wonder what vinyl that is on the chair... put it back in its case!
Green with envy
Aww, the hearts give these boxer shorts a sweet touch.
Ahoy there
A butterfly and an anchor. This set is either really good or really bad.
Shaken or stirred
Daniel Craig, eat your heart out!
Hey shorty
Knitted shorts are always best worn in company.
Rave gear
Certainly guaranteed to wake you up in the morning!
1930s delights
They just keep on coming.... another lot of knitted swimming trunks.
Check mate
Anyone for a game of chess?
See red
The cardigan makes it really.
Socks appeal
Is there anything left to say? We're done.
Catwalk crochet
And all in the name of fashion.
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