I’ve tried a few knit pant patterns over the years, but this is my current favourite.  They’re the Style Arc Palermo knit pants.

Okay, you can hardly see the details because they’re black. They’re sewn from merino french terry (courtesy of a generous friend) and they’re incredibly warm and comfortable. This is a wonder fabric! The Fabric Store always have a good collection of merino knits if you’re looking for some, although I try to keep an eye out pretty much everywhere.  I’ll try a closer photo.

It might just be easier to share the pattern description and line drawing! From the Style Arc website:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
On trend knit pant
Drop crotch
Saddle seam
Elastic waist
In seam pockets
Easy lounge wear fit
Slim leg opening
FABRIC SUGGESTION
Knit jersey or any knit fabric with drape.

I sewed size 12, and shortened the legs of the pattern pieces before cutting out. Rather than using wide elastic in the waist I did three channels for narrower elastic, and I didn’t worry about including a drawstring or tie. I pinned the elastic to length and wore them a few times for finally sewing it to the most comfortable length. I did include the deep inseam pockets.  Construction was shared between the overlocker and sewing machine.

The drop crotch isn’t all that extreme on me – I suspect that my belly takes up some of the additional room that it provides. These are exceedingly comforable pants for me, and with tops worn out over them they will also be coming to the USA with me in December/January! If I find time between now and then I might even sew another pair in a different colour. They’d also be good in a rayon knit for warmer weather.