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This pattern is from my book Light & Breezy Knitwear: 15 Modern Patterns for Tanks, Tees, Skirts & Other Warm-Weather Garments. The book includes a 15-piece collection of tees, tanks, skirts and more.

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SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

SIZING
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Waist circumference of 24.5 (26.75, 29, 32, 35.75) (39.5, 43.5, 48, 49.5, 52.5)“ / 62 (68, 74, 81, 91) (101, 110, 122, 126, 134) cm, blocked

The skirt is designed with -2 to 2 inches (-5 to 5 cm) of negative to positive ease at the waist. Sample shown is knit in size S. If in between sizes, select the smaller size, as there is a lot of stretch in this project (can stretch up to 20% larger).

MATERIALS
Yarn
685 (750, 810, 930, 1040) (1150, 1305, 1440, 1535, 1625) yds / 625 (685, 740, 850, 950) (1050, 1190, 1315, 1400, 1485) m of DK weight yarn

Sample uses Summer Camp Yarn Marshmallow DK in Fiesta (100% Merino), 246 yds (225 m) per 100-g skein.

Any DK weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

NEEDLES
For waistband: US 6 (4 mm), 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For skirt: US 9 (5.5 mm), 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For drawstring: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or double pointed needles

Notions/Materials
Cardboard for making tassels (optional)
Crochet hook (US 6–8 / 4–5 mm)
Piece of cardboard or cardstock
Ruler
Safety pin
Scissors
Sewing needle and matching thread
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts x 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st in the round using US 6 (4 mm) needles (blocked)
14 sts x 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in mesh lace st in the round using largest needles (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
I-Cord
Tassels
Fringe