SKIRT DE COLORES

The skirt is worked using two balls of MC at a time; one ball is designated A, and the

the other is B. You will be alternating two rows of A with two rows of B throughout. Be

sure to start the two balls at different points in the color sequence.

If you end up having only one ball left, work from the inside of the skein for A, and the

outside of the skein for B; alternately, the last skein can be wound into two separate

balls.

Directions for whip stitch can be found here.

SIZE

XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X] (shown in size M, with 2

inches negative ease)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 26[28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches

Length: 18[18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 21, 22, 23] inches

Note: Choose size with circumference that is 0-6 inches less than hip measurement of wearer,

depending on desired fit. Waistband is sized to fit, using elastic. Size of skirt can easily be

adjusted; if you are increasing skirt circumference or length, purchase more yarn.

MATERIALS

Yarn

[MC] (A and B; see Pattern Notes) Noro Kureyon [100% wool; 110yd/101m per 50g

ball]; color: #256; approx. 4[4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9] skeins

[CC] Tahki Cotton Classic [100% cotton; 108yd/100m per 50g ball]; color: #3997; 1 skein

Recommended needle size [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is

unique]

1 set US #10/6mm needles

1 24-inch US #8/5mm circular needle; larger sizes may prefer a longer needle

Notions

1 stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Sewing needle and thread

Large safety pin

Waistband elastic, 2 inches wide, long enough to fit around waist

GAUGE

16 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st using larger needles and MC

2x2 Rib (Worked in the round over a multiple of 4 sts

DIRECTIONS

Using A, CO 4 sts.

K 1 row.

P 1 row.

Increase Section: Join B, and proceed as follows:

Row 1 [RS]: Using B, kfb, k to last st, kfb. 2 sts increased.

Row 2 [WS]: Using B, k all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: Using A, kfb, k to last st, kfb. 2 sts increased.

Row 4 [WS]: Using A, p all sts.

Repeat Rows 1-4 until right side edge of work measures 18[18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 21, 22, 22]

inches, or desired length of skirt.

Straight Section: Row 1 [RS]: Using B, ssk, k to last st, kfb.

Row 2 [WS]: Using B, k all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: Using A, ssk, k to last st, kfb.

Row 4 [WS]: Using A, p all sts.

Repeat Rows 1-4 until left side edge of work measures 26[28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches

or desired circumference of skirt.

Decrease Section: Row 1 [RS]: Using B, ssk, k to last st, k2tog.

Row 2 [WS]: Using B, k all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: Using A, ssk, k to last st, k2tog.

Row 4 [WS]: Using A, p all sts.

Repeat Rows 1-4 until 4 sts remain. BO all sts; break yarn, leaving a tail approx. 1 yd long.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends except long tail from BO; this tail will be used to sew side seam.

The piece you have knit will likely have a slight bias. Wet block piece to straight

rectagular shape.

Sew short edges of skirt together to form side seam. If you find that the yarn breaks or

does not seem strong enough to sew this seam (as can sometimes happen with this

yarn), use a length of another DK or worsted weight wool yarn instead.

Waistband: Decide which edge of the skirt you’d prefer to have as the waist edge. Using circular

needle and CC, with RS facing, pick up and k 104[112, 128, 144, 160, 176, 192, 208]

sts (4 sts for every inch) around waist edge of skirt. Place marker and join to work in the

round.

Work in 2x2 Rib until waistband measures 2.5 inches. Loosely BO all sts; break yarn,

leaving a tail approx. 1.5 yd long for smaller sizes, or 2 yd long for larger sizes.

Turn skirt inside out. Fold waistband to WS of work and sew edge in place using whip

stitch; leave approx. 3 inches open for elastic insertion.

Attach safety pin to one end of elastic and insert elastic into casing. Pin ends together

and try on; adjust length of elastic as needed. Sew ends together using sewing thread.

Sew waistband opening closed. Weave in remaining ends.