Knitted Twirly Children’s Skirt

The knitted twirly children's skirt is an absolute delight for little fashionistas who love to twirl and twirl! This charming piece is not only cozy and comfortable but also adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. With its soft, stretchy fabric and fun design, it's perfect for playdates, parties, or just a day of twirling around the house. Your little one will love the freedom and flair this skirt brings to their wardrobe – they'll want to twirl in it all day long!

MATERIALS AND INFO

Sizes: 0-3m, 3-6m (6-12m, 12m) 18m, 24m, (3/4, 5/6), 7/8, 9/10, (11/12, 13/14)yrs

Materials: Approximately 1, 2 (2, 2) 2, 2, (3, 3) 4, 4, (4, 5) balls of KnitPicks Heatherly (328yds, 100g), needle, stitch markers

Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm & 3(US) 3.25mm straight and dpn

Gauge (tension): 24sts & 32 rows to make 10cm square, using size 5(US) 3mm needles

Waist Measurement: 14, 16 (18, 19) 19.5, 20 (21, 22) 23, 24 (25, 26) ins or 35, 40 (45, 47.5) 49, 50 (52.5, 55) 57.5, 60 (62.5, 65) cm

METHOD

Note: choose size based on waist measurement for best fit

EDGE

Cast on 160, 190 (210, 230) 240, 250 (260, 270) 280, 290 (310, 320) using larger needles.

Set-up round – knit around

Round 1 – [yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1] around

Round 2 – knit around

Round 3 – [k1, yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k2] around

Round 4 – knit around

Round 5 – [k2, yo, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k3] around

Round 6 – knit around

Round 7 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k4] around

Round 8 – knit around

Work rounds 1-8 one more time.

SKIRT BODY

Working in stockinette st knit until skirt measures 5, 6 (7, 8) 8.5, 9.5 (11.5, 13) 15, 17 (19, 21) (12.5, 15 (17.5, 20) 21, 23.5 (28.5, 32.5) 37.5, 42.5 (47.5, 52.5) cms from top or approximately 2ins or 5cms less than desired length.

SKIRT SHAPING

Decrease Round – [k2tog] around [80, 95 (105, 115) 120, 125 (130, 135) 140, 145 (155, 160) sts]

Switch to smaller needles and work in stockinette (knit every round) until work measures 3.5ins or 9cms from decrease round.

Bind off, leaving a long enough tail to sew down the waist.

ELASTIC WAISTBAND

Cut elastic 1in or 2.5 cms smaller than waist measurement. Sew the 2 ends together (it does not need to look pretty because it will not be seen so if your sewing skills aren’t awesome THAT’S OKAY!) Make sure it is not twisted, just as you do for a cast on joining in the round. Also make sure it is reinforced well.

FINISHING

Sew the waistband down by folding the bind off edge down toward the inside (wrong sides together) over the elastic. Weave in all ends and block.

ABBREVIATIONS

• K – knit
• P – purl
• PM – place marker
• SM – slip marker
• K2tog -knit 2 stitches together
• S1 – slip 1 stitch knitwise
• PSSO – pass slipped stitch over the previous stitch that was k2tog
• YO – yarn over
• ST – stitch
• STS – stitches