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Rittenhouse Skirt
The Modern A-Line Skirt!
A sophisticated A-line silhouette skirt that easily dresses up for a night out or dresses down with a casual tee.
Feminine design with comfortable fabrication. Elastic waist band for quick changes and added comfort. (YouTube video included in the pattern for instructions on how to sew in the elastic).
Pattern is appropriate for beginner and advanced knitters.
Sizing
Waist: 27” (31”, 35”, 39”) 43” or 69 (79, 89, 99) 109 cm
The sizes correspond to the circumference of where you would like your skirt to sit. Choose the closest size that is lower than your waist measurement, for example if your waist measures 37” choose the 35” size.
Length: 19” (48 cm)
Yarn
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter. Photographed in the Long Johns colorway. 5 (6, 7, 8) 8 Skeins
Yards: 700 (790, 880, 1000) 1090
Meters: 640 (722, 805, 910) 995
Needle
Size 5 US (3.75 mm) 24” circular needle
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 24” circular needle
Materials
6 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2” Wide elastic – length should be your waist measurement + 1”
Sewing thread and needle to sew elastic (or sewing machine)
Gauge
Ribbing: 12 stitches x 15 rows = 2” x 2” (US 5)
Seed Stitch: 9 stitches x 13 rows = 2” x 2” (US 7)
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