Skirt of Destiny

**Skirt of Destiny** *A skirt in memory of Kay Matheson: talented craftswoman, committed teacher, proud Gael, and intrepid repatriator of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny.* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) A Bruce: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10) x 25g balls Kate Davies Designs Ooskit 4 ply (100% British Wool; 220m / 240yds per 50g skein) B Siller: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) x 50g skeins **Needles and Notions** Gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working skirt length and circumference Stitch markers to set position of short rows (if preferred) Tapestry needle **Gauge** 28 sts and 56 rows to 10cm / 4in over garter stitch worked back and forth on gauge-size needle Use 2.75mm needle as a starting point for swatching. **Sizes** **High hip measurement:** 87 (91.5, 96, 99.5, 108.5, 113, 117.5, 122, 130, 139) cm / 34¼ (36, 37¾, 39¼, 42¾, 44½, 46¼, 48, 51¼, 54¾) in **Skirt length (after finishing)**: 45.5 (45.5, 48.5, 48.5, 49.5, 49.5, 52.5, 52.5, 54.5, 54.5) cm / 18 (18, 19, 19, 19½, 19½, 20¾, 20¾, 21½, 21½) in If your measurements fall outside this range, or if you wish to alter the skirt length or circumference, the dimensions are simple to adjust (full details in pattern) **Pattern notes** Beginning with a provisional cast on at the centre back, this skirt is worked all in one piece, from side to side, with short row shaping, and a braided slipped stitch edge around the hem. After the fabric of the skirt has been knitted, the back seam is joined with a three needle bind off. A long i-cord is knitted and, after pinning the cord in place around the waistband, the top of the skirt is turned in to form a facing which is stitched down neatly, leaving a small opening for the i-cord at the back seam. Designed to sit at high-hip, the skirt’s waistband can be drawn in for a comfortable fit, with the i-cord tied and worn inside.