Skirt No. 1

Skirt No. 1 is a miniskirt with a subtle A-line cut. It has a tight fit with an elastic waistband. The skirt features extra length in the back, created using short rows. The skirt is worked from the top down and shaped with increases. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) MEASUREMENT Waist width (circumference): 68 (72) 77 (82) 88 (93) 99 (104) cm [26.75 (28.25) 30.25 (32.35) 34.5 (36.5) 39 (41) inches] Length (measured mid-front): 41 (43) 43 (48) 48 (50) 55 (55) cm [16.25 (17) 17 (19) 18 (19.75) 21.5 (21.5) inches] Bottom width (circumference): 100 (106) 112 (120) 125 (135) 142 (149) cm [39.25 (41.75) 44 (47.25) 49.25 (53.25) 56 (58.5) inches] Size guide Skirt No. 1 has a tight fit. Calculate a negative ease of approx. 2-4 cm [0.75-1.5 inches]. That is 2-4 cm less than your waist measurement. The skirt is designed to sit just at the navel. However, measure where you'd like the elastic to sit on your body for a custom fit. Example: You measure 74 cm [29.25 inches] around your waist - 2-4 cm [0.75-1.5 inches] = 70-72 cm [27.5-28.25 inches]. So you should make size S with a waist circumference of 72 cm [28.25 inches]. SUGGESTED NEEDLES 5 mm [US 8] circular needles (80 or 100 cm) [32 or 40 inches] 5,5 mm [US 9] circular needles (80 or 100 cm) [32 or 40 inches] GAUGE In stocking stitch using 5,5 mm [US 9]. 14 sts / 22 rows in 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]. MATERIALS Yarn used per quality in meters [yards] is approx. 325 (350) 375 (425) 475 (500) 525 (575) m [355.5 (382.75) 410 (464.75) 519.5 (546.75) 574.25 (628.75) yds] 200 (200) 200 (300) 300 (300) 300 (300) gr Madara, Eisaku Noro, 200 m / 100 gr Shown in col. 3. held together with… 50 (50) 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) gr Alpaca 1, Isager, 400 m / 50 gr. Shown in col. E7S. Work holding two strands of yarn together. One strand of Madara and one strand of Alpaca 1. Or… 300 (300) 300 (300) 300 (300) 400 (400) gr Aran Tweed, Isager, 160 m / 100 gr. held together with… 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (75) gr Silk Mohair, Isager, 210 m / 25 gr. Work holding two strands of yarn together. One strand of Aran Tweed and one strand of Silk Mohair. Or… 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 (250) gr Tweed, Isager, 200 m / 50 gr. held together with… 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (75) gr Silk Mohair, Isager, 210 m / 25 gr. Work holding three strands of yarn together. Two strands of Tweed and one strand of Silk Mohair. You'll also need… Elastic band, 4 cm wide, approx. 70 (75) 80 (85) 90 (95) 100 (105) cm [27.5 (29.5) 31.5 (33.5) 35.5 (37.5) 39.25 (41.25) [inches]