This skirt was inspired by architectural cross-section drawings showing hidden layers under the facade of a building, but it also brings to mind skirts from the early 1920s, when ladies’ calves were suddenly visible under shockingly (for the time) short skirts. The star increases and inset pleats break up the span of stocking stitch and add intriguing detail. It is designed to be worn a few inches below the natural waist. This pattern was originally developed for Artfibers' 2007 Design Collection.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Waist: 25" (28", 31.5", 36", 41")
Hips: 35" (38", 42", 45.5", 50")
Hem: 42" (45", 51", 55", 60")
Length: 23" (23.5", 24", 24.5", 24.5")
MATERIALS:
800(900, 1000, 1100, 1200) yards worsted weight yarn
450(450, 450, 500, 500) yards fingering or laceweight yarn
size 6, size 7, and size 8 24" or 29" circular needles
size 7 double pointed needles
1 (1, 1, 1 ½, 1 ½ ) yards 3/4" black elastic
GAUGE:4" = 20 sts by 30 rows in stocking stitch with Zoe on size 8 needles
4" = 21 sts by 30 rows with Oodle on size 7 US needles
Note: this gauge on Oodle gives an open looking fabric but when the pleats are finished it will be a triple layer and create an opaque fabric.
Yarn shown to left: Artfibers Zoe (25% viscose/75% nylon;104 yards/50 grams)
Yarn shown to left in pleated insets: Artfibers Oodle (100% cotton;310 yards/50 grams) note: this yarn has been discontinued.
Yarn shown below: Rowan Calmer (75% cotton/25% microfiber; 175 yards/50 grams)
Kira K Designs
Cutaway Skirt
Pattern $7.00 -- Downloadable PDF
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