Sizes
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL
Hip circumference
Skirts circumference: (77) 82 (87) 93 (99) 106 cm // (30,25) 32,25 (34,25) 36,5 (39) 41,75 inches
Fits a hips circumference of: (90) 96 (102) 109 (117) 125 cm // (35,5) 38 (40) 43 (46) 49,25 inches
The skirt is worked sideways, so is easy to customise for size. The pattern texture also makes the skirt elastic so the skirt circumference can be less than the hip circumference. In the pattern (and in the picture) the skirt’s width is approx. 15% less than the model’s hip width. If you want a looser fit, knit it a little longer, but remember that you will need more yarn.
Length
You can knit the skirt is 3 different lengths, which are respectively approx. 44, 46 and 48 cm [17, 18 and 19 inches]. The pictured skirt is 46 cm [18 inches] long. The numbers for the 3 different lengths are shown with slashed (/).
The hip section measures approx. 16 cm [6,25 inches] + 4 cm [1,5 inches] waistband.
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (100% wool, 50 g = 205 m).
Yarn quantity
Shade 1042: (250) 250-300 (300) 300-350 (350) 350-400 g.
Scrap yarn in same gauge can be used for provisional cast-on.
Notions
Elastic, 3 cm [1 inch] wide or trouser elastic.
Recommended needles
Circular needle 3 mm [US3], 60-80 cm [24-32 inches].
Circular needle 2,5 mm [US2], 60 cm [24 inches] for the waistband.
Gauge
27 sts x approx. 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4] x 4 inches) St st on 3 mm [US3] needles.
The pattern will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
When knitting Rita skirt, you may find the following videos helpful:
German short rows
Folded edge
Sew down a folded edge
Pick up stitches
