Knitted Beautiful Skirt
Knitted beautiful skirts are not only stylish but also cozy and versatile, making them a must-have in any wardrobe. The intricate patterns and soft textures of knitted skirts add a touch of charm to any outfit, perfect for both casual and dressier occasions. The best part is that they are effortlessly chic and comfortable to wear, making you feel confident and fabulous wherever you go. So, if you're looking to upgrade your fashion game with a playful twist, a knitted beautiful skirt is the way to go!
SIZE
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist: 27.5 (30, 32.5, 35, 37.5, 40) inches when flat (with drawstring relaxed)
Drawstring adjusts to fit waist: 25-27 (28-30, 30-32, 33-35, 35-37, 38-40) inches
Hem circumference: 42.5 (45, 47.5, 50, 52.5, 55) inches
Length: 19.25 (19.25, 20.25, 20.25, 21.25, 21.25)inches
MATERIALS
Brown Sheep Top of the Lamb Single Ply Sport [100% wool; 154yd/138m per 50g skein]; color: 200 (Russet); 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins
29-inch US #4/3 1/4 mm circular needle
2 US #3/3mm double-pointed needles
tapestry needle
safety pin (optional)
GAUGE
24 sts/35 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
DIRECTIONS
With circular needle, CO 165 (180, 195, 210, 225, 240) sts.
Place marker and join to beg working in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Create drawstring casing
Work in St st (k every round) for 1 1/2".
Next round:
Sizes XS, M, XL: k 80 (95, 110), yo, k2tog, k1, k2tog, yo, k 80 (95, 110).
Sizes S, L, XXL: k 88 (103, 118), yo, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k88 (103, 118).
Cont in st st until work measures 2".
Start pleated panels
Next round: P2, k10, [p5, k10] to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep this round until panels measure 3" (total length is 5").
Next round: P2, k2, m1, k6, m1, k2, [p5, k2, m1, k6, m1, k2] to last 3 sts, p3.
Next round: P2, k12, [p5, k12] to last 3 sts, p 3.
Rep this round until panels measure 6" (total length is 8").
Next round: P2, k2, m1, k8, m1, k2, [p5, k2, m1, k8, m1, k2] to last 3 sts, p 3.
Next round: P2, k14, [p5, k14] to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep this round until panels measure 9" (total length is 11").
Cont in this manner, inc two stitches in each panel every 3" until each panel has 22 knit sts. 297[324, 351, 378, 405, 432] sts; panels measure 18" (total length is 20").
Next round: P2, k22, [p5, k22] to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep this round for 0[0, 1, 1, 2, 2] inches.
Work four rounds of garter stitch.
BO all stitches loosely.
Drawstring
With dpns, CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 37[39.5, 42, 44.5, 47, 49.5] inches, or desired length.
BO.
FINISHING
Fold top inch of work to inside and sew in place to form drawstring casing.
Attach safety pin to end of drawstring and thread through casing, drawing ends through holes formed by yarnovers.
[Another option: I chose to slip one end of the drawstring through each hole and fold the casing over the drawstring as I sewed the edge of the casing to the inside of the skirt.]
Weave in ends. Block to measurements. [Blocking tip: Wet block piece with ribs collapsed.]