Ribba Skirt is worked seamlessly in one piece, from the top down. The waistband starts with a simple provisional cast on and is worked in stockinette stitch. The casing for the elastic is created while closing the waistband. The skirt is then worked in ribbing, with short-row shaping at the back, and increases at the front and the back of the skirt. After the increases are completed, the skirt is worked even in 2x2 ribbing.
Sizes XS (S, M) L [XL, 2XL]. To fit hip circumference (body measurement): 88 (92, 100) 108 [118, 132] cm.
Gauge 42 stitches x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm, worked in the round in 2x2 ribbing on the smaller needles (2.5 mm), unstretched, after blocking.
Yarn Retrosaria Mondim (100% wool, 385m/100g), col. 302: 4 (4, 4) 4 [5, 5] skeins. Or approx. 1195 (1235, 1350) 1460 [1620, 1770] meters of a similar wool yarn.
Suggested needles 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles 80–100 cm for ribbing – or a needle size necessary to achieve the given gauge. 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles 60–80 cm for stockinette stitch – or needles that are 0.5 mm larger than your gauge needle.
Notions A smooth scrap yarn in the same weight but contrasting colour, for the provisional cast on. Removable stitch markers in different colors, sharp scissors, tapestry needle, safety pin, sewing needle and sewing thread for the elastic. Elastic, length approx. 74 (78, 86) 94 [104, 116] cm, width 2.5 cm.
Size guide The skirt is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm of negative ease at hips, and approx. 0 cm ease at the low waist (just under the belly button). If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller size.
Finished garment measurements (see schematic) A = 74 (78, 86) 94 [104, 116] cm. B = 83 (87, 95) 102 [114, 126] cm. C = 62 cm.
Skill level: ◉ ◉ ◉ (3 of 5). Read about skill levels here.
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