Zig Zag Skirt by Mari Lynn Patrick

Zig Zag Skirt

Crochet
August 2005
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
3.5 mm (E)
1728 - 2112 yards (1580 - 1931 m)
33 (36½, 40)" (84 (92.5, 101.5) cm) circumference at hips after seaming
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: crochetme.com

Interweave SKU: EP0859

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Waves of stitches in a traditional chevron pattern give a modern look to this fresh classic. The yarn drapes beautifully and the ribbon tie accentuates all the right curves. Worked in jazzy stripes, the increases are cleverly worked into the zigs and zags.

Finished Size: 33 (36½, 40)“ (84 (92.5, 101.5) cm) circumference at hips after seaming. Skirt shown measures 36½” (92.5 cm).

Yarn: Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash merino; 192 yd (175m)/1¾ oz (50 g)): #0083 charcoal (A), 4 (4, 5) balls; #2232 tan (B), 5 (5, 6) balls.

Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine

Gauge:

21 sts and 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) in dc.

Two 18-st chevrons (at the hem) = 6½“ (16.5 cm) and 10 chevron rows = 4” (10 cm).

Needles: Hooks: Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Ten 5/8” (15-mm) wood buttons; 2 yd (1.8 m) ¼“ (6-mm) wide black velvet ribbon; 1 yd (.9 m) ¼” (6-mm) wide black elastic; tapestry needle; sewing needle and black sewing thread.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2005