Venla Skirt

ABOUT PATTERN:

Venla skirt is a mini length cotton skirt with a stretchy elastic waistband, slit detail and i-cord edges. The striped sample skirt is worked with leftover cotton scraps from other projects. Feel free to be creative and use just one or many colors to make your own unique version.

Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner

SIZES:

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:

Width waist: 61 (65) 74 (84) 93 (103) 114 (118) 126 cm [24 (25.5) 29 (33) 36.5 (40.5) 45 (46.5) 49.5 in]

Length (without waistband): 38 (39) 40 (41) 42 (44) 45 (46) 47 cm [15 (15.5) 15.75 (16) 16.5 (17.5) 17.75 (18) 18.5 in]

Waistband height (all sizes): 3 cm [1.2 in]

SIZE GUIDE:

When you are choosing which size to knit, measure your waist and compare it with the garment measurements. Choose the closest size. If you fall between sizes, sizing down is recommended.

The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are equivalent to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. 

SUGGESTED YARN:

250 (300) 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 g Alba GOTS, BC Garn, 160 m / 50 g

The skirt is worked with two strands held together.

Information for yarn substitution:

Sample yarn // 2: Fine: Sport // WPI: 16

Sample yarn held double // 4: Medium: Aran // WPI:8

GAUGE:

In stockinette using 4mm [US 6] needles. 19 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

SUGGESTED NEEDLES:

4 mm [US 6] circular needles / 60-100 cm [24 - 40 in]

4mm [US 6] double pointed needles (2 for i-cord)

ADDITIONAL: 

- Similar size crochet hook for the crochet cast on

- Similar size extra circular needle for the crochet cast on

- Stitch markers (2)

- 30 mm [1.2 in] Elastic band

- Sewing needle and sewing thread

- Scrap yarn for the provisional cast on

- Tapestry needle 

WORKFLOW:

Venla skirt is worked from top down on circular needles.

The waistband and majority of the body is worked in the round. The final rows for the hem are worked in flat to form the slit.

You start by constructing the waistband.

From there, you will shape the skirt by increasing towards the hips and work in the round until the slit.

The rest is worked in flat.

You will finish by working an i-cord around the hem.

Enjoy this pattern and happy knitting!