Cutaway Skirt

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.

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 Artfibers Zoe (25% viscose/75% nylon;104 yards/50 grams)

450(450, 450, 500, 500) yards Artfibers Oodle (100% cotton;310 yards/50 grams) note: this cotton micro-ribbon yarn has been discontinued. Possible substitutes include Artfibers Jomayu, Meringue, and Tsuki

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.