Soléne Skirt

Soléne skirt captures the essence of summer—light as a breeze, soft as sun-warmed petals. The flowing shape and delicate lace give the skirt a light, graceful movement with every step. Whether worn barefoot in the grass or paired with your favorite summer shoes, Soléne skirt is made for moments that feel timeless. There is also a pattern for a matching top. The skirt is knitted from the hem upwards, beginning with a beautifully scalloped edge. An easy-to-follow lace chart guides the creation of elegant lace panels, adding delicate detail to the design. The hem is wide and flowy, giving the skirt a graceful drape. Shaping is achieved with two sets of decreases, enhancing the fluid silhouette. The waist is finished with a neatly double-folded waistband and an I-cord ribbon. For a more secure and comfortable fit, an elastic band can be added. **Sizes** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) **Finished waist circumference** 72 (78) 84 (90) 96 (102) cm / 28.5 (30.5) 33 (35.5) 38 (40)” **Finished hem circumference** 216 (222) 228 (234) 240 (246) cm / 85 (87.5) 90 (92) 94.5 (97)” **Length including waistband** 43 cm / 17”  The length can be adjusted by adding lace panels to the hem. The length of one chart repeat is approximately. 5 cm / 2” **Gauge** 20 sts x 28 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette St using 4 mm (US 6) needles **Needles** 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) circular needles. **Yarn** 300 (330) 370 (400) 430 (450) g Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (100 % silk / 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g). The skirt is worked holding two strands of yarn together.  **Notions** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, elastic band for the waistband 2.5 cm / 1” wide and the same length as the waist measurement of the finished skirt.  **Instruction on how to work the increases in the chart:** In the sample m1 is worked as you knit the “leg” in between the two stitches where the increase is done. That way the hole will be a bit smaller than when you do yarn overs, and the lace will be neater in my opinion. You can of course also do yarn overs if you prefer that method.