Kallena_Knits_Scattered_Notions_Skirt_Adult_Sz

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Kallena Knits Scattered Notions Skirt - Adult Sizes

MEASUREMENTS Size: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large) Finished waist before gathering: 28 (30, 32, 35, 38)”/71 (76, 81.5, 89.5, 96.5) cm Recommended to fit actual waist measurement of: 24-26 (26-28, 28-30, 30-33, 3335)”/61-66 (66-71, 71-76, 76-84, 84-89) cm Finished length: 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22, 23)”/52 (53.5, 54.5, 56, 58.5) cm MATERIALS • 780 (880, 1020, 1130, 1270) yards/710 (805, 930, 1030, 1160) meters worsted weight yarn • 1 pair US Size 7/4.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge, with a length of 24”/60cm or slightly shorter than the given finished waist measurement • 1 pair of circular needles in the same size, in a longer length (but not longer than the given bottom width measurement) if the beginning number of stitches is cumbersome to knit on the shorter circular needles • About 1.5 yards/1.4 meters of ½”/12mm wide elastic for elastic waistband • 5 stitch markers (one should be distinguishable from the others to mark beginning of round) • Tapestry needle • Optional miscellaneous notions to decorate skirt GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette st. BE SURE TO CHECK GAUGE.

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ABBREVIATIONS K: knit K2tog: knit 2 together P: purl Psso: pass slipped stitch over Sl1: slip 1 stitch knit-wise Sm: slip marker by moving from one needle to the next while working round

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When choosing the size, please take in consideration that the finished waist measurement (as listed on the first and last page of this pattern) should be at least 2 - 3 inches (5 – 7.5 cm) larger than the actual waist measurement of the recipient, to allow for gathering at the waistband. Before knitting, also check the length measurement for the chosen size. The skirt can be shortened or lengthen by adding or subtracting rows between each decrease, keeping in mind that 7 rows = 1 inch under the correct gauge.

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To avoid any confusion, it may be helpful to circle or highlight the measurements and stitches for the chosen size.

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Start with the longer circular needles (if necessary). To avoid distorting the fabric, switch to shorter circular needles in the same size before stitches become stretched.

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All markers should be placed between stitches.

TECHNIQUES Moss Stitch: This stitch is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across each round.

Odd numbered rows: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end Even numbered rows: *p1, k1; repeat from * to end Repeat these 2 rows as directed. When done correctly, the last stitch of the round and the following first stitch of the new round will both be purl or knit stitches. This will continue the pattern since they are on different rounds (separated by 1 level).

Decrease Pattern: Work 2 decreases over 5 stitches as follows: Sl1, k1, psso, sm, k1, k2tog .

In other words: Slip 1 stitch knit-wise onto right needle, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over last knit stitch and off the needle, slip marker, knit 1 stitch, knit 2 together—2 stitches decreased.

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INSTRUCTIONS Bottom edging: With the longer set of circular needles, cast on 236 (254, 272, 296, 318) stitches.

Connect in round, careful not to twist stitches, and place marker between the last stitch and the first stitch to note beginning and end of round.

Work Moss Stitch pattern for a total of 10 rounds.

Body of skirt and decreases: Knit 29 (31, 34, 37, 39) stitches, place marker, knit 59 (64, 68, 74, 80) stitches, place marker, knit 59 (63, 68, 74, 79) stitches, place marker, knit 59 (64, 68, 74, 80) stitches, place marker, knit remaining 30 (32, 34, 37, 40) stitches.

Double check: If the stitch markers are placed correctly, there should be 59 (alternating 63 and 64, 68, 74, alternating 79 and 80) stitches between each marker.

Note: These markers are right before the stitch column that will always be the center of each decrease pattern (the middle knit stitch). The stitch following each marker will never decrease.

Knit for 7 (4, 7, 5, 4) rounds.

Work the following 2 steps: Step 1: Decrease round: *Knit until 2 stitches before marker, work Decrease Pattern; repeat from * 3 more times, then knit to end of round—8 stitches decreased.

Step 2: Knit for 9 (9, 8, 8, 8) rounds.

Continue to repeat these two steps until 140 (150, 160, 176, 190) stitches remain, ending after working a Step 1. There should be a total of 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) decrease rounds.

Knit for 8 (5, 8, 5, 5) more rounds.

Waistband: Knit for an additional 6 rounds.

Purl for 1 round (turning ridge).

Knit for 6 rounds.

Bind off in knit.

Finishing At turning ridge, fold the waistband over to inside of skirt. With yarn and tapestry needle, sew edge in place while encasing elastic inside. When there is 1”/2.5 cm left to sew of waistband, pull elastic taut to desired fit. Overlap edges of elastic about 1”/2.5 cm, trim away excess, and sew together. Finish sewing rest of waistband in place.

Weave in all ends. Block garment. Enjoy!

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Measurements Size: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)

Length: 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22, 23)”/ 52 (53.5, 54.5, 56, 58.5) cm

Finished waist circumference, before gathering: 28 (30, 32, 35, 38)”/ 71 (76, 81.5, 89.5, 96.5) cm

Bottom width circumference: 47 (51, 54.5, 59, 63.5)”/ 120 (129, 138, 150, 161.5) cm

Summary Information Number of stitches at start: 236 (254, 272, 296, 318) Number of stitches at end: 140 (150, 160, 176, 190) Total number of rounds: 143 (147, 150, 154, 162) Number of decrease rounds: 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) Number of stitches decreased: 96 (104, 112, 120, 128)

Copyright 2011 Kallena Knits / Michelle McCrea