This pattern is in English
Difficulty: 3 of 5
(see explanation of difficulty here)
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
About the design
An elegant skirt knitted in an inviting and expressing design.
A classic, high waisted skirt with small, elegant details, giving the a m p l e skirt an exclusive look. The discrete increases and decreases form the unique fit, that at the same time is also simple and elegant.
a m p l e skirt is worked top down.
Yarn suggestion
200-250 (250) 300 g of Pernilla from Filcolana 100 % pure new wool 175 m / 50 g
Size
XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL
Waist: 73 (83) 93 cm [28¾ (32¾) 36¾ in]
Length: 58 cm [23 in]
The length is easily adjusted, as the skirt is worked top down. Please note that the estimated yarn quantity is specific to the given length in the pattern.
Fit
a m p l e skirt is a high waisted skirt with a negative ease of -5 to -10 cm [-2 to -4 in]. If you find measurements between two sizes, I recommend you choose the smallest. The waist is adjusted according to the measurements of the elastic band (which you cut yourself according to the waist measurements you measure).
Recommended needles
Circular needles 4 mm [US 6/UK 8], 80-100 cm [31½ - 39 ½ in]
Circular needles 3 mm [US 3/UK 11], 80-100 cm [31½ - 39 ½ in]
Gauge
In stockinette stitch: 24 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] on needles 4 mm [US 6/UK 8]
In rib: 26-28 sts = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] on needles 3 mm [US 3/UK 11]
Materials
Elastic band appox. 2 cm [1 in] wide and with a length matching your waist measurements.
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Videos
In the pattern you will find links to videos (In Danish).
Always remember to follow the number of stitches indicated for the size you knit, regardless of the number of stitches shown in the video.