Straight Knit Skirt by Joan McGowan-Michael

This is a straight, pull on skirt that transforms any jacket into a smashing suit when done in matching yarn. It is sized for amples. Make it in any length you like, from mini to boot length (my favorite!).
Yarn amounts given given are for a 24-26" finished skirt. Add 1 skein of yarn to your amount for every additional 4" of length desired.

Finished measurements (before elastic)-
Waist- 33 (35, 38,40, 42)"
Hip- 45 (48, 51, 53, 55)"

Needle size- 6 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Gauge- 20 sts and 28 rows per 4" over St st.
Materials-
5 (6,6,7) skeins Patons Classic Wool(100% wool, 223 yards per 31/2 oz) or any yarn yielding a similar gauge.
11/2 yards 11/2" elastic for waist
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook

Skirt Front:
Beginning at bottom edge, CO 104 (110, 116, 122,128) sts. Work St st for 20 (24, 30, 34, 40) rows--piece should measure about 23/4 (31/2, 41/4, 5, 53/4)" from beg, ending with a WS row. Cont in St st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 20 rows(for longer skirt, increase # of rows here) 5 times total--114 (120, 126, 132, 138) sts. Work 5 rows even. Mark darts: Work 35 (38, 41, 44, 47) sts, pm, work 44 sts, pm, work rem 35 (38, 41, 44, 47) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every foll 6 rows a total of 3 times, then every 4 rows 5 times, and AT SAME TIME on the 7th row from beg of decs, dec 1 st before first m and after second m every 6 rows 5 times--82 (88, 94, 100, 106) sts rem. Work 7 rows even. BO all sts.

Back: Work as for front.

Finishing: Steam press both pieces. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew side seams. Work 2 rows single crochet around hem. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, make a casing for elastic on the inside of waistband, stitching a row of XXXXXX's completely around. Cut elastic to measure 2" smaller than skirt waist. Thread elastic through casing and stitch edges tog.

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May not be reproduced in any form without written permission from author.

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