Seaside Skirt

This beginner-friendly pattern includes a bottom-up skirt pattern with a fitted look and simple ribbing details throughout to mirror the look of the seaside dress without a top. The classic fit of this set and the ease of the make will have you making a full collection, perfect for a variety of settings – date night, pool side, or a summer work look. This pattern is perfect for any body, any yarn, and any skill level. Sizes This pattern is written with standard sizing instructions for the measurement chart provided below, with finished measurements for the Seaside Skirt include waist sizes: 22, 26, 30, 34 (38, 42, 46)[50, 54, 58]"/56, 66, 76.5, 86.5 (97, 107, 117)[127, 137.5, 147.5]cm and hip sizes: 30, 34, 38, 42 (46, 50, 54)[58, 62, 66]"/76.5, 86.5, 96.5, 107 (117, 127, 137.5)[147.5, 157.5, 168] cm. I will say for this garment, the sample was knit to about 2"/5cm of negative ease (smaller than my body measurements) throughout, with slightly more negative ease at my fullest hip, using two different sizes to mix and match for the best fit! With previous garments, I have found through testers and my own samples, that these patterns can easily accommodate up to 6"/15.5cm of negative ease. Materials You will need at least four stitch markers and one BOR marker, darning needle, scissors, measuring tape, and your super amazing body. Techniques You will need to know how to cast on with an i-cord cast on knit in the round, purl, increase, sewn bind-off, block, weave in ends, and have fun. Suggested Yarn Sunfish from thelittlewolfknits: 75/25 superwash merino/nylon, fingering weight 4-ply, 463yd/424m per 100g. The sample used two skeins of “S'mores” for the MC and one skein of "Boardwalk" for the CC. Any light fingering should work – just make sure to adjust to get gauge. -Alternatives include: o Knit Picks Stroll o Cascade Yarns Heritage Suggested Needles Main Needle: US 5 (3.75mm) Ribbing Needle: US 3 (3.25mm) But use whatever needle you need to achieve gauge! (Or just do the math and do your own thing) Gauge 24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10cm stockinette knit in the round and blocked with your main needle. When swatching, remember to cast on more stitches than you’re intending to measure so that you can get an accurate measurement (the end and beginning stitches tend to be looser). I recommend using this tutorial to start and finish the swatch for the most accurate measurements. Color Suggestions Like I said, this pattern is perfect for any yarn, and can be made with a three color colorblock gradient, or one color and a pop of contrast for the trim. AND it would make amazing scrappy project. Have random odds and ends lying around? Use them for a fun stripey version! Yardage: The yardage for the Seaside Skirt knit to 26"/66cm body before the hip decreases start is: 964, 1100, 1236, 1372 (1507, 1643, 1779)[1915, 2050, 2186]yd/878, 1001, 1125, 1248 (1372, 1495, 1619)[1742, 1866, 1990]m of MC, and 80, 94, 109, 123 (138, 152, 167)[181, 196, 210] yd/73, 86, 99, 112 (125, 139, 152)[165, 178, 191]m of CC. If using the suggested yarn, this would be 3, 3, 4, 4 (5, 5, 5)[6, 6, 6] skeins of Sunfish yarn for MC and 1 skein of Sunfish yarn for CC from thelittlewolfknits. Please remember that this yardage is the best estimate based on my specific yarn and gauge, yardage may vary with different materials.