A simple summery cotton skirt knitted from Jo Sharp’s Soho Summer DK Cotton using stocking stitch with an elasticated rib band at waist.

YARN
Colour Quantity
Size A B C

Version 1
Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton x 50g balls
Col 1 236 Jet 4 4 4
Col 2 405 Fog 2 2 2
Col 3 228 Calico 1 1 1

Version 1
Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton x 50g balls
Col 1 222 Freesia 4 4 4
Col 2 212 Poplin 2 2 2
Col 3 405 Fog 1 1 1

MEASUREMENTS
(Measurements given in inches are approximate.)
Women’s sizing
A B C

SKIRT
To fit waist circumference
65 75 85 cm
251/2 291/2 331/2 in

Waist circumference on finished skirt
Elastication creates fit.
78 88 98 cm
301/2 341/2 381/2 in

Skirt length (after top folded for elastic)
39.5 40 40.5 cm
151/2 151/2 16 in

NEEDLES
1 pair 3.75mm needles (USA 5) (UK 9).
1 pair 4.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).

NOTIONS
1 piece of (8 mm wide) waistband elastic
to fit waist.

TENSION
Stocking Stitch 22.5 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approx. 4 in) using 4.00mm needles.