Description

A flattering, vintage style A-line skirt in six sizes (S/M/L and 1 to 3X), knit in herringbone twill, which is accented at the princess seams by opposing cable panels. Narrow cables define and stabilize the side seams as well. The skirtis worked top-down in the round with a knit-in casing for the elasticized waist, then flares gently to the hem with increases placed along the side seams and cable panels. The length is easily adjusted for a perfect fit.
Shown here inKent DK,colorWhite Sand

Suggested Yarns:Bare Naked Wools Kent DK, Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Ghillie Sport/DK, Confection Sport,Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
27.5(33, 38, 43.5, 49, 54) inches / 69.5(83, 96.5, 110, 124, 137.5) cm in circumference at waist (without elastic) and 43.75(49, 54.5, 60, 65, 70.5) inches / 111(124.5, 138.5, 152, 165.5, 179) cm around the low hip to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease.Length from top of waist to hem: 22 inches / 56 cm

Yarn Requirements:880(965, 1050, 1135, 1225, 1310) yards / 825(900, 975, 1050, 1125, 1200) m

Notions:1-inch non-roll elastic, cut to waist measurement (see instructions)

Gauge:21 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch, knit flat on larger (gauge) needles19 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on gauge needles (knit flat, unblocked)

Needles:size 7US (4.5 mm) 24- and 32-inch circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)size 6US (4.0 mm) 24-inch circular needle for waistband (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)