Gored Skirt Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Here’s a knitted skirt that’s easy to make – and wear. Triangular inserts in different widths discourage hip hugging and allow you to take the stairs two at a time. The skirt is knitted from the top down, and the wedge-shaped gores are sewn in place at the end. Seams are left exposed for a simple decorative flourish.

Finished Size: 28 ½ (32 ½, 36 ½, 40 ½, 44 ½)” (72.5 [82.5, 92.5, 103, 113] cm) high hip circumference (about 3 ½” [9 cm] above hip; skirt is designed to be worn low), 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)” (81.5 [91.5, 101.5, 112, 122] cm) hip circumference, and 23″ (58.5 cm) long. Skirt shown measures 32 ½” (82.5 cm) at high hip.
Yarn: Goddess Yarns Phoebe (100% baby alpaca; 73 yd [67 m]/50 g): #C740 lagoon heather, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with larger needles.
Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: 6 yd (5.5 meters) of 1/8″ (3 mm) leather cord (available in craft, fabric, or leather stores); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2005