Easy Knit Skirt
About the pattern
The skirt is a quick and easy project for knitters with some experience. It is knitted top down and seamless. First, the double waistband is worked in rounds and the elastic is inserted, followed by some short rows on the back. Then knit in the round until the desired length is reached.
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) fits hip circumference of approximately
86 - 90 (90 - 94) 94 - 98 (98 - 102) 102 - 106 (106 - 110) 110 - 114 (114 - 118) cm
Choose the size that fits you best by comparing your measurements with those of the skirt. If your proportions differ from the given measurements, you can adjust the pattern to match your own. Follow the instructions according to the pattern and your selected size.
Measurements
Hip circumference of the final garment:
82 (86) 90 (94) 98 (102) 106 (110) cm;
Front length:
42 (43) 44 (45) 46 (47) 48 (49) cm
The skirt has a negative ease of approximately 8 cm.
Example: With hip circumference 92 cm you choose size S, that makes 6 cm negative ease.
Yarn and Material
200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) g Austermann Merino 85 (100% merino wool, weight/length: 50 g = 85 m) or another yarn with same gauge, circular needles 5 and 6 mm, elastic band 4 cm wide and 2 cm longer than your waist circumference.
Gauge knitted in stockinette stitch
15.5 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm
Difficulty
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