Parfait

Description Twirl around and around and watch the frills unfold in this ruffled skirt, crocheted with Muench Sir Galli. Finished Size: 28 ¾ (32, 35 ¼, 38 ½, 41 ½)” waist, 42 (45 ½, 49, 52 ½, 56)” high hip (3 ¼” below waist). Skirt shown measures 28 ¾” waist. Yarn: Muench Sir Galli, 100% silk; 104 yd (95 m)/50 g: #4907 beige rose, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls Yarn weight: #4 – Medium Gauge: 10 sc = 4″; in sh pattern, 2 reps and 6 rnds = 3 ½”, will block to 5 ½ rnds = 3 ½”; in kn pattern, 2 dkn = 2″, 4 rnds = 4″. Helpful note Fabric is stretchy and will lengthen considerably. Skirt will block and hang to finished measurements. Needles: Hooks: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Notions: ¾” wide waistband elastic, desired waist measurement plus a few inches; Smooth, heavy thread for elastic casing, such as pearl cotton or rayon; Yarn needle; Split ring marker or waste yarn Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2006