Smart Skirt
An intermediate-level knitting project worked with a US size 6 (4.0 mm) / UK size 8 / 4.0 mm hook.
KnittingIntermediate
Materials
Hook
US size 6 (4.0 mm) / UK size 8 / 4.0 mm
Gauge
Stockinette St: 22 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches
Notes
- Adjust the length of the skirt by knitting fewer or more inches.
- For a more tailored look, consider lining the skirt.
- Feel free to customize the yarn and color to match your style.
Pattern
- Cast on 120 stitches.
- Work in ribbing pattern (K2, P2) for 1 inch.
- Switch to stockinette stitch and knit even until piece measures 20 inches from cast on edge.
- Next, decrease 10 stitches evenly across the row to 110 stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch for 2 more inches.
- Shape waist: Decrease 10 stitches evenly across the row to 100 stitches.
- Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 22 inches from cast on edge.
- Bind off all stitches.
- Sew side seam and weave in ends.
- Block skirt to measurements.
- Add elastic to waistband if desired.