KNITTED SKIRT
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
4 (4, 5) skeins Jade
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H
7 inch Conmar “No-Snag” Zipper
1 yd. 1 inch Grosgrain Ribbon
2 Hooks and Eyes
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch
Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.
SKIRT BACK: Cast on 90 (94, 98) sts. Work 17 inches in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row). Any change in skirt length should be made here. This skirt has been planned for a 25 inch length. 1st DEC ROW: K 8 (10, 12) * K 2 tog, K 16, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 8 (10, 12), 5 sts have been dec. NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 2nd DEC ROW: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 15, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 8 (10, 12). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 3rd DEC ROW: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 14, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 7 (9, 11). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 4th DEC ROW: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 13, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 7 (9, 11). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 5th DEC ROW: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 12, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 6 (8, 10). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 6th DEC ROW: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 11, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 6 (8, 10). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 7th DEC ROW: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 10, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 5 (7, 9). There are 55 (59, 63) sts on needle. Work even until section measures 25 inches or desired length, bind off.
SKIRT FRONT: Work same as back.
FINISHING: Block sections. Sew side seams leaving 8 inches open on left side for zipper. With right side facing work a row of s c around lower edge, waistline and zipper opening. Sew zipper in position 1 inch below waistline. Face waistline with grosgrain ribbon allowing 1 inch underlap on back for closing. Sew hooks and eyes in position. Finish with edge same as jacket.