Ryoanji Skirt

**CONSTRUCTION** The skirt is worked from the top down, making it very easy to adjust the length. After the folded edge at the waist, Japanese short rows are worked to make the back of the skirt longer, providing a better fit. The skirt has beautiful rib details created by working increases and staggering the rib. Please note that the measurements given in the pattern are for the finished skirt. The skirt is made to be close fitting and it is designed to have 1½-2¼” / 4-6 cm of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be 1½-2¼” / 4-6 cm smaller than your body measurements. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Recommended ease: 1½-2¼” / 4-6 cm of negative ease **MATERIALS** 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 g Isager Sock Yarn Other: 1” / 2.3 cm wide waist elastic Stitch markers incl. 2 removable markers, stitch holder, Optionally a stitch wire for provisional cast on **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Waist Circumference: 27.25 (30.5) 33.5 (36.75) 40 (43.25) 46.5 (49.5) 52.75” / 68 (76) 84 (92) 100 (108) 116 (124) 132 cm Hip Circumference: 34.5 (37.5) 40.5 (43.5) 46.5 (49.5) 52.5 (55.5) 58.5” / 86.5 (94) 101.5 (109) 116.5 (124) 131.5 (139) 146.5 cm Total Length Mid Back: 33” / 84 cm. Note: The length can be adjusted after starting the slit **GAUGE** 30 sts x 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 1½ / 2.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking 32 sts x 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2½ / 3 mm needles in rib, un-stretched **NEEDLES** 2 x US 1½ / 2.5 mm 40” / 80 cm circular needles, 1 x US 2½ / 3 mm 40” / 80 cm circular needle