ABOUT PATTERN:
Venla skirt is a mini length cotton skirt with a stretchy elastic waistband, slit detail and i-cord edges.

The striped sample skirt is worked with leftover cotton scraps from other projects. Feel free to be creative and use just one or many colors to make your own unique version.

Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner

SIZES:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Width waist: 61 (65) 74 (84) 93 (103) 114 (118) 126 cm 24 (25.5) 29 (33) 36.5 (40.5) 45 (46.5) 49.5 in
Length (without waistband): 38 (39) 40 (41) 42 (44) 45 (46) 47 cm 15 (15.5) 15.75 (16) 16.5 (17.5) 17.75 (18) 18.5 in
Waistband height (all sizes): 3 cm 1.2 in

SIZE GUIDE:
When you are choosing which size to knit, measure your waist and compare it with the garment measurements. Choose the closest size. If you fall between sizes, sizing down is recommended. The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are equivalent to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL.

SUGGESTED YARN:
250 (300) 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 g
Alba GOTS, BC Garn, 160 m / 50 g

The skirt is worked with two strands held together.

Information for yarn substitution:
Sample yarn // 2: Fine: Sport // WPI: 16
Sample yarn held double // 4: Medium: Aran // WPI:8

GAUGE:
In stockinette using 4mm US 6 needles.
19 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

SUGGESTED NEEDLES:
4 mm US 6 circular needles / 60-100 cm 24 - 40 in
4mm US 6 double pointed needles (2 for i-cord)

ADDITIONAL:
Similar size crochet hook for the crochet cast on
Similar size extra circular needle for the crochet cast on
Stitch markers (2)
30 mm 1.2 in Elastic band
Sewing needle and sewing thread
Scrap yarn for the provisional cast on
Tapestry needle

Happy knitting!