Part Three of my Tolkien inspired skirt trilogy, this mini skirt is named after an obscure character from J. R. R. Tolkien’s writings: a Dwarf called Dis. She doesn’t actually appear in the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and she is only mentioned by name in the Appendices. But without her, there would have been no Fili and Kili! Dis was their mother, and the younger sister of Thorin Oakenshield.

The skirt design is a nod to the Dwarves of Middle Earth. It’s small but mighty, with no shortage of attitude! The diamond shaped motif throughout symbolizes gems mined by the Dwarves deep beneath the mountains as well as the geometric designs featured in their architecture, weaponry and armour.

Dis is knit in the round from the bottom up. It features a knit two, purl two rib, followed by an all over diamond texture that transitions into smooth stockinette at the hip-to-waist shaping. It’s finished with a simple knit one, purl one rib waistband with eyelet openings for the elastic or drawstring.

This is a fun, quick knit that’s suitable for beginners who’ve mastered the knit and purl stitch and basic shaping techniques.

SKILL LEVEL: advanced beginner

FOR ADULT SIZES 1(2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9}
Figures reflect finished garment.
Measurements taken after blocking.
Intended to be worn with 1 – 3” (0 – 7.5 cm) negative ease.

MEASUREMENTS (Imperial)
Waist: 23(25.5, 29.5, 32) 37, 41, 43.5 {46, 50} inches
Hips: 32(34.5, 38, 41) 45.5, 52.5, 55 {57, 62} inches
Length: 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5,) 16, 16.5, 17 {17.5, 18} inches

MEASUREMENTS (Metric)
Waist: 58.5(65, 75, 81.5) 94, 104, 110.5 {117, 127} cm
Hips: 81(88, 96.5, 104) 115.5, 133, 140 {145, 157.5} cm
Length: 35.5(37, 38, 39.5) 41, 42, 43 {44.5, 46} cm
NEEDLES: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, minimum 24” (61 cm) length

GAUGE: 21 st x 28 rows = 4” (10cm) square in stockinette.

SUGGESTED YARN (2 strands held together): One strand of Fibre Art Studio Basic Sock 100g (3.5 oz), 400 m (437 yds); 75% SW Wool, 25% Nylon; colour “Moody Burgundy”;
Held together with one strand of Fibre Art Studio Kid Silk 50g (1.8 oz), 420 m (459 yds); 72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; colour “Antique Violet“. These yarns are hand-dyed by Yoriko Oki.
1(1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 {2, 3} balls of Fibre Art Studio Basic Sock
1(1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2 {2, 3} balls of Fibre Art Studio Kid Silk

Or use substitutes of your choice that match the gauge as closely as possible:
380(430, 480, 545) 625, 730, 775 {835, 935} yds each of fingering weight and lace-weight mohair
348(393, 439, 498) 572, 668, 709 {764, 855} m each of fingering weight and lace-weight mohair

SUGGESTED YARN (budget-friendly alternative): Single strand of Drops Karisma 50g (1.8 oz), 100 m (109 yds) per ball; 100% wool; colour 68, light blue
4(4, 5, 5) 6, 7, 8 {8, 9} balls of Drops Karisma

Or use a substitute of your choice that matches the gauge as closely as possible:
380(430, 480, 545) 625, 730, 775 {835, 935} yds
348(393, 439, 498) 572, 668, 709 {764, 855} m