Skirtsicle
In the summer, particularly in the American South, it is (to paraphrase Robin Williams) hot. Darned hot. But who’s to tell a little girl that she can’t run around in the muggy, buggy, sunny afternoon? And further, that she can’t do it while wearing something pretty and pink?
This skirt was born of a desire to have a workhorse garment that was highly washable, durable, not expensive to make, and simple to knit. It’s the kind of thing you won’t feel bad about knitting every year after the annual growth spurt. The natural striping of the yarn means you don’t need much in the way of a stitch pattern – just the little detail of garter stitch pinstripes that “melt” into a picot bindoff. It’s like a popsicle and a skirt at the same time – the perfect summer combo!“
SIZES:
Girls 2 (4, 6, 8)
Waist 18 (20, 22, 24)in [48 (53, 58, 63)cm]; waist is fit to size with elastic or a drawstring.
Length 8 (10, 12, 14) in [20 (25, 30, 35)cm]
MATERIALS:
This skirt was born of a desire to have a workhorse garment that was highly washable, durable, not expensive to make, and simple to knit. It’s the kind of thing you won’t feel bad about knitting every year after the annual growth spurt. The natural striping of the yarn means you don’t need much in the way of a stitch pattern – just the little detail of garter stitch pinstripes that “melt” into a picot bindoff. It’s like a popsicle and a skirt at the same time – the perfect summer combo!“
SIZES:
Girls 2 (4, 6, 8)
Waist 18 (20, 22, 24)in [48 (53, 58, 63)cm]; waist is fit to size with elastic or a drawstring.
Length 8 (10, 12, 14) in [20 (25, 30, 35)cm]
MATERIALS:
- 285 (285, 380, 475)yds [260 (260, 350, 440)m] worsted weight cotton or cottonblend yarn
- 1 set US6 / 4.0mm circular needles, 16-20in / 40.5-51cm long
- Stitch marker
- Seaming pins
- Tapestry needle
- 1 yd / 1m of 1in / 2.5cm elastic (comes in packages; or purchase waist size plus 1.5in / 4cm)
- Small amount of sewing thread (color not important)
- Small sewing needle
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