Sexy knits know no bounds in this curve-hugging skirt! Work out of your stash for a multi-colored extravaganza, or keep it monotone for a beautiful hand-knit basic for your wardrobe.

The Serendipity Skirt is knit using Worsted/DK weight yarn knit double. The dress is knit bottom up, creating a slit on both sides of the dress by knitting back and front flat, then connecting in the round. The body is knit in the round, with decreases that go from hips to waist. The waistband is knit in a rib pattern and finished by sewing elastic into the ribbed section.

Sizes
XS, (S, M, L, 1X) {2X, 3X, 4X, 5X}, to fit the following sizes with between 2” of negative ease and 2” of positive ease (ideally 0” ease):
Waist: 23-24 (25-26.5, 28-30, 32-34, 36-38) {40-42, 44-45, 46-47, 49-50} in.
Hips: 33-34 (35-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) {52-53, 54-55, 56-57, 61-62} in.

Materials & Yardage
Approximately 650 (675, 750, 825, 900) (1,000, 1,075, 1,150, 1,225} yards of Worsted or DK
Note: This represents total yardage, not yardage held double (for yardage held double, divide total yardage by 2).
Note: To meet gauge you will likely need at least 1 of your 2 strands to be Worsted, and if you are a tight knitter I recommend that both of your strands be worsted.

Yarn Ideas
Malabrigo – Worsted Merino Wool
Andean Sun – DK Baby Alpaca
We Are Knitters – The Cotton (DK)

Gauge
10 stitches and 12 rows = 4” x 4”/10 x 10 cm square
Note: I highly recommend swatching to make sure you are achieving gauge, since the garment is meant to fit very close to your measurements

Needles & Notions
US size 11 (8mm) circulars
Note: 2 sets of circulars or an extra stitch holder can be helpful as you try on the garment for length
Stitch markers (2)
¾” Elastic (for waistband – need 1” less than your waist circumference)
Sewing needle and thread for connecting waistband
Tapestry needle for sewing in ends

Techniques

• Casting on, binding off
• Knitting in the round
• K, P
• SSK
• K2tog
• Ktbl
• Whip Stitch (sewing)

Note: I did not get testers for sizes XS, or 3X-5X so message me if you would like to test those sizes and I will send you a copy for FREE (in exchange for your valued feedback).

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions.
- Isabel