Sliding Stripes by Gwen Bortner

Sliding Stripes

Knitting
July 2019
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
3525 - 5625 yards (3223 - 5144 m)
Finished Waist: 24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48)”
English
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Start with five colors of lace-weight yarn. Combine three strands in different color combinations. Knit short rows side to side. Put it all together and you have a magical gradient skirt transitioning in vertical stripes around the body, in a flattering A-line shape. Choose monochromatic colors or go wild. The choice is yours and the possibilities are limitless!

Finished Sizes
All sizes assume 6” distance between the natural waist and full hip. Hip measurements are 10” more than the waist measurements stated below, which assume 0” - 1” of ease. Length from waist is approximately 22”.
Finished Waist Measurement:
24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48)”

Yarn
Sample was made with three strands held together of Stunning String Studio Lavish Lace in colors:
Wild Berries (A)
Funky Fuchsia (B)
Mulled Wine (C)
Dragon Fruit (D)
Plum Pudding (E)

500 (600, 650, 700,750, 800, 850) yds - Lace weight (A)
800 (850, 950, 1025, 1100, 1175, 1250) yds - Lace weight (B)
925 (975, 1075, 1150, 1250 1350, 1425) yds - Lace weight (C)
800 (850, 950, 1025, 1100, 1175, 1250) yds - Lace weight (D)
500 (600, 650, 700,750, 800, 850) yds - Lace weight (E)

Needles
3.5 mm (US #4) 24” circular needle
3.5 mm (US #4) 40” or longer circular needle

Notions
1 Stitch Marker
2 Needle Stoppers
6 Additional Stitch Markers (optional for marking short row turns)
25 (29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49)” of 1” non-roll elastic
2 Safety Pins
Needle and Thread

Gauge
24 sts and 48 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Garter with yarn held triple strand

Skills Required
• Familiarity with working in the round
• Provisional Cast-On
• Familiarity with working short rows
• 3-Needle Bind-off or Grafting (Kitchener Stitch)