ASKIRTFULLOFCABLES

ASkirtfullofCables is a feminine midi skirt, knitted top-down in a repeating cable pattern throughout.
Two side pockets are worked and finished with an I-cord.
The skirt is worn high waist and unfortunately does not get along completely without sewing. The pockets must be sewn by hand last. The waistband is held by a 4 cm wide elastic, which is also sewn in at the end.

Language: english and german

Level: intermediate/avanced

SIZE GUIDE
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Waist: 70 (78) 88 (97) 107 (115) cm
Hip: 88 (95) 103 (112) 120 (127) cm
Length: 42 (42) 45 (45) 47 (47) cm

Before deciding on a size, take measurements of yourself. The skirt should be knitted with a negative ease of 0 - 10cm.
The size you need is determined by the circumference of your hips.This means that the finished skirtcorresponds to a hip measurement of 78-88 (85-95) 93-103 (102-112) 110-120 (117-127) cm. The waist measurement can be adjusted individually with the elastic waistband. If your hip measurement is outside the described range, it is up to you whether you prefer to wear the skirt tight or loose.

YARN AND GAUGE
150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) g Gepard Garn My Fine Wool
Held together with…
75 (75) 100 (100) 125 (125) g Gepard Garn Kid Seta

Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows in purl st = 10 cm x 10 cm on needle 4 mm.
NOTE! This gauge will change when you begin to work cables, so be aware that you maintain gauge, see gauge for cable 3 below.
Gauge for cable 3: 28 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm on needle 4 mm.
Remember that the measurements were taken after washing and blocking.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES:
Circular needle 3 mm (60/80 and 80/100 cm)
Circular needle 4 mm (60/80 and 80/100 cm)

This pattern is for personal use only. It is not allowed to sell or share this pattern.
© 2023 - by Katharina Embacher