Knitted Eyelet Skirts
Knitted eyelet skirts are the perfect blend of cozy and stylish! These skirts add a touch of elegance to any outfit, whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or keeping it casual for a day out. The delicate eyelet patterns give these skirts a unique and charming appeal that is hard to resist. You can easily pair them with a tucked-in blouse or a comfy sweater for a trendy and put-together look. Embrace the comfort and chic style with a knitted eyelet skirt that will have you feeling fabulous and fashionable in no time!
SIZE
Medium
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist: 34 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Hemline width: 63
Length: 24 inches
MATERIALS
Naturelle 8/8 Denim [74% recycled cotton, 24% acrylic, 2% unknown fibers;
1680 yds per 2 b cone]; approximately 1000 yds used.
1 24-inch US#7/4.5mm circular needle
1 24 inch US #6/4 mm circular needle
crochet hook (approx. size G)
tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts/27.5 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Measure your gauge swatch before and after blocking. Cotton yarns shrink!
STITCH PATTERNS
Ribbon Eyelet (single YO)
Odd number of stitches
Row 1: (RS) Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3 and 4: Knit.
Row 5: *K2tog, yo, rep. from * end k1.
Row 6: Knit.
Ribbon Eyelet (double YO or triple YO):
Same as the above pattern except for row 5, where the yarn is wrapped twice or three times, and on row 6, where the first YO is knitted and the subsequent wraps are dropped.
Elongated Stitch
Row 1: (RS) Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3 and 4: Knit.
Row 5: *K1, double YO, rep. from* end k1.
Row 6: K the k sts and the first wrap of the YO, dropping the second wrap of
the YO
DIRECTIONS
Make two. Front and back are the same.
Note: Throughout the entire pattern, maintain the first and last stitch of each row as the edge stitches, knitting them on RS and purling on the WS. I won't be including them into the pattern directions.
Waistband
On #6 needle, CO 78 sts.
Rows 1 and 2: *K2, p2, repeat from * to end (except for edge stitches!)
Row 3: *K2tog, yo, p2tog, yo, rep. from *
Row 4-6: K2, p2
Main Body
Switch to the #7 needle.
Work in St st, inc 1 st at each end, right after the first edge stitch and right before the last edge stitch, every 7 rows 10 times.
On row 76, inc (only) 1 st = 99 sts.
Eyelet Section
Reset row counter back to 1.
Inc 1 st each end every 6 rows 11 times.
Work:
3 pattern repeats of the ribbon eyelet (single YO),
3 pattern repeats of the ribbon eyelet (double YO),
1 elongated stitch,
1 ribbon eyelet (double YO),
1 elongated stitch
1 ribbon eyelet (double YO)
1 ribbon eyelet (triple YO),
4 rows of garter stitch (knit every row). 70 rows and 121 sts.
This completes the skirt.
BO with the Picot Point cast off
K2, BO 1, k1, BO 1, *put st from RH needle to LH needle, knit on 2 new sts, k those 2, BO 1, k1, BO 1, (completes 1 picot point) k1, BO 1 (3 times), rep. from *.
FINISHING
Hand wash, dry flat and lightly steam the two pieces.
Neatly sew together, making sure that rows match on each side. Steam again.
Crochet a chain drawstring.
If you want, you can decorate your skirt with ribbons woven in and out of the eyelets. The example has a little embroidery for color and a pink string crocheted along with the yarn in the drawstring.