Sidewinder by Susan Dittrich

Sidewinder

Knitting
September 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette st
US 3 - 3.25 mm
small, available xs-3x
English
This pattern is available for free.

SIZE
XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S)
To fit hip circumference: 31[35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55] inches

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist circumference (before elastic insertion): 22.5[26.5, 31, 35.25, 39.5, 43.75, 48] inches
Hip circumference: 29.5[34, 38.5, 43, 47.5, 52, 56.5] inches
Length: 19.5[20.25, 21, 21.75, 22.5, 23.25, 24] inches

MATERIALS
Louet Gems Sport Weight [100% merino wool; 225yd/206m per 100g skein]; color: #52 Grape; 3[3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6] skeins

Recommended needle size:
1 US #3/3.25 mm circular needle, 24 inches or longer

Waste yarn
Crochet hook
Row counter and stitch markers [optional]
1 spare circular needle, US #3/3.25mm or smaller, 24 inches or longer
1 package waistband elastic, 0.75 inch wide
Sewing needle and thread

GAUGE
21.5 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Note: Because the skirt is knit sideways, the row gauge determines the skirt’s circumference. Be sure to use a needle size that will give you the correct row gauge.