Delwen by Forage and Make

Delwen

Knitting
July 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1040 - 1440 yards (951 - 1317 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
English
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Construction and Design
This 8 panel skirt comes with the options for a demure half circle or a three quarter circle for maximum twirl factor. Knit seamlessly in the round, this skirt includes full instructions to complete an enclosed elastic waistband which ensures this skirt stays put no matter what and also makes sure the fit is perfect. A simple but pretty lace detail shapes the skirt panels and hides the increases in the pattern. This skirt is designed to work well when striping different coloured yarn and is great for stash busting!

This skirt has the most beautiful movement, It is swishy and drapey and shows the shape of the waist and hips without being clingy. It is an incredibly versatile and flattering shape.

This pattern includes FULL row by row instructions and is suitable for beginners.

Materials
1040-1440 yards (940-1320m)
DK weight (8 ply) yarn
Samples used Cascade Ultra Pima in 3756 (Slate Gray), Cascade Ultra Pima Paints in 9796 (Baby Rainbow) and Moyo Organic Cotton in Azure
1” wide Waistband Elastic 23-44” long depending on size required

Gauge
4”x4” square stockinette stitch = 21 stitches x 26 rows after blocking

Needles
One 24” circular needle in size US 2.5 (3mm)
One 24” circular needle in size US 4 (3.5m)
Or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Finished Dimensions
I recommend choosing a size with 2-3” 5-7.5cm of negative ease to achieve a good fit.
Size XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Waist 23 (26, 31, 34, 38, 43)
Length 22 (23, 23, 23, 24, 24)

Tools
Stitch markers, blunt tapestry needle, crochet hook in size 3.5mm