Description
This skirt hides extra squares in a standard entrelac structure to create a pleated gusset. four gores result in a flowing A-line shape and a jagged handkerchief edge.
Finished Size: 23 (26, 28 ¾, 31 ¾, 34 ½, 37 ½)” waist circumference, 50 ¼ (55, 60, 64 ¾, 69 ¾, 74 ½)” hip circumference, and 23 ½ (25 ¾, 28, 27, 29, 31)” long. Skirt shown measures 26″ at waist.
Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (80% wool, 20% organic cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz): weathered green, 8 (10, 11, 12, 14, 16) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4″ in St st on larger needle; 29 sts and 40 rows = 4″ in woven patt on smaller needle.
Needles: Waistband. size 5 (3.75 mm): 24″ circular (cir). Skirt. size 4 (3.5 mm): 36″ or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn; markers (m); 1″ wide non-roll elastic about 2″ longer than waist measurement; safety pins; sewing needle and thread; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2011
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