Rough Edges Skirt

A simple, flattering A-line skirt in eleven sizes (XS to L and 1X to 7X), knit in stockinette stitch and accented at the side seams, hem, and kick vents with seed stitch edging for delicious definition. The skirt is worked top-down in the round with a knit-in casing for the elasticized waist, flaring gently to the hem with increases placed along the side seams and center panels. The length is easily adjusted for a perfect fit. Create a stylish suit or two-piece dress look by matching it with the Rough Edges Cardigan or Pullover.

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Matching Motifs: Rough Edges Cardigan, Rough Edges Pullover

Sample shown here: women's size XS / 28 inches in Bare Naked Wools Targhee Tango Worsted, color Argentine

Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Kent Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement. 

Finished Size:
waist circumference (without elastic): 28(32.5, 36.75, 41.25, 45.75)[50.25, 54.5, 59, 63.5, 68, 72.5) inches / 71(82.5, 93.5, 105, 116)[127.5, 138.5, 150, 161.5, 172.5, 184] cm
hip circumference (10 inches / 25.5 cm below waist): 44(48.5, 52.75, 57.25, 61.75)[66.25, 70.5, 75, 79.5, 84, 88.5] inches / 112(123, 134, 146, 157)[168.5, 179, 190.5, 202, 213.5, 224.5] cm around the low hip to fit with 4 to 6 inches / 10 to 15 cm of ease
Length from top of waist to hem: 22 inches / 56 cm

Yarn requirements:
925(1060, 1170, 1290, 1425)[1560, 1725, 1885, 2075, 2280, 2510] yards / 850(970, 1070, 1180, 1305)[1430, 1580, 1725, 1900, 2085, 2295] meters

Gauge:
18 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles in Stone Soup Worsted (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) circular needle for skirt body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 5US (3.75 mm) circular needle for waistband and hem (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: multiple needle lengths may be needed or skirt may be worked on two circular needles if desired