Skirt of Destiny

A skirt in memory of Kay Matheson: talented craftswoman, committed teacher, proud Gael, and intrepid repatriator of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball)
A Bruce: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10) x 25g balls
Kate Davies Designs Ooskit 4 ply (100% British Wool; 220m / 240yds per 50g skein)
B Siller: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) x 50g skeins

Needles and Notions
Gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working skirt length and circumference
Stitch markers to set position of short rows (if preferred)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
28 sts and 56 rows to 10cm / 4in over garter stitch worked back and forth on gauge-size needle Use 2.75mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Sizes
High hip measurement: 87 (91.5, 96, 99.5, 108.5, 113, 117.5, 122, 130, 139) cm / 34¼ (36, 37¾, 39¼, 42¾, 44½, 46¼, 48, 51¼, 54¾) in
Skirt length (after finishing): 45.5 (45.5, 48.5, 48.5, 49.5, 49.5, 52.5, 52.5, 54.5, 54.5) cm / 18 (18, 19, 19, 19½, 19½, 20¾, 20¾, 21½, 21½) in

If your measurements fall outside this range, or if you wish to alter the skirt length or circumference, the dimensions are simple to adjust (full details in pattern)

Pattern notes
Beginning with a provisional cast on at the centre back, this skirt is worked all in one piece, from side to side, with short row shaping, and a braided slipped stitch edge around the hem. After the fabric of the skirt has been knitted, the back seam is joined with a three needle bind off. A long i-cord is knitted and, after pinning the cord in place around the waistband, the top of the skirt is turned in to form a facing which is stitched down neatly, leaving a small opening for the i-cord at the back seam. Designed to sit at high-hip, the skirt’s waistband can be drawn in for a comfortable fit, with the i-cord tied and worn inside.