Isobel Skirt Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The knitted skirt, perfected: The Isobel skirt uses a separate buttoned waistband for comfortable fit; allows for perfectly customized length by picking up stitches and working down toward the hem for the body of the skirt; combats sag with a stretchy twisted rib; and builds in gentle, flattering flare with increases in pattern.

Finished Size: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31)” waist circumference and 34 (36, 38½ , 41, 43)” hip circumference. Skirt shown in smallest size.
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3055 olive, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Waistband. size 5 (3.75 mm) straight. Body. size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ and 32″ circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Four ¾ ” buttons; matching thread and sewing needle; tapestry needle; marker (m).
Gauge: 26 sts and 30½ rows = 4″ in 1 – 1 twisted rib on smaller needles; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4″ in k1tbl, p4 rib on larger needle.
Originaly Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010