I wanted it less a-line so I didn’t do the last increase round to keep it straighter. Also, as I’m shorter, the full length of the pattern would’ve made it a “midi” length on me! so I stopped at row 30, repeated row 30 for about five more rows, and then started full ribbing around the bottom. I added one stitch per panel with the ribbing to make sts even-numbered so there’s a small flare at the bottom which I like. Very happy with this skirt – fits perfectly!