Fairy Petals by Monika Sirna

Fairy Petals

Knitting
March 2012
Lace ?
19 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette st on bigger needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
450 - 1250 yards (411 - 1143 m)
3 months - 12 years; 18" to 26" waist.
English
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Fairies, princesses, ballerinas, there is always magic in the air with little girls. Perpetually dancing, twirling and dressing up, here is the sixth skirt of my fairy skirt series What Dreams Are Made Of.

Using lace mohair in an airy gauge, the skirt is going to be light, fluffy and beautiful, while still keeping her warm!
No worries about seeing through the fabric with this skirt, as it is double layered with very soft ‘loopy’ bottom edge, perfect for everyday wear.

And of course, there are options for sparkles! By choosing a yarn with metallic thread or sequins, or by adding beads while knitting, you will add the right touch to the magic!

The pattern includes:

  • tips on knitting with mohair,
  • tips on knitting with beads,
  • scattered stitch/bead pattern,
  • suggestions to customize the skirt (e.g add flair,…) waist shaping (optional).

Skill level:
The pattern is detailed enough to be adventurous beginner friendly, and at the same time interesting enough to capture the attention of more advanced knitter as well.

Sizes (based on waist measurement):
baby (3m-12m): 18-20” / 46-51 cm
toddler (18m-4T):20-22” / 51-56 cm
child (5-8): 22-24” / 56-61 cm
tween (9-12): 24-26” / 61-66 cm

Gauge:
19-20 sts on US#6 / 4 mm needles

Yardage:
baby: 500-700 yds
toddler: 650-950 yds
child: 800-1200 yds
tween: 980-1400 yds
Note: the higher number refers to skirt with added flare.

Notions:
3/4” elastic, 10-40g of glass beads size 6/0 “E” (4mm diameter), small crochet hook, 3/4 to 5/8” satin ribbon

Printing note: Please, read the pattern before printing to save on ink and paper. There is a chance you don’t need to print everything.