The American Skirt

#theamericanskirt

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The American Skirt from Knit by Trine P
This skirt is inspired by American cheerleaders' skirts, however the construction is more high-waisted and tight around the hips. The beautiful pleats all around give a fantastic fall and life to the skirt.

The skirt is knitted from the bottom up in stocking stitch. It is knitted for approx. half way, after which the pleats are knitted. If desired, stripes can be knitted. Then take in the side at the hips, and finish with a folded edge.

Sizes
8 (10) 12 (14) 16 years

Movement space
5 -7 cm measured above the hip

The waist of the skirt
61 (63.5) 66 (68.5) 71 cm

Hip measurement of the skirt
77.5 (82) 86.5 (91) 95.5 cm

Full length
36 (37) 38 (39) 40 cm

Yarn
250 (250) 300 (300) 300 g Pura Lana from Gepard Garn (50 g, 115 m)
+ approx. 30 g for stripes in another colour

Guiding sticks
Circular needle 3.5 mm and 4 mm (60-80 cm wire depending on size)
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm and 4 mm, if you do not knit Magic Loop

Knit strength
22 stitches and 30 rows in stockinette stitch on needles 4 mm = 10x10 cm
24 stitches in stockinette stitch on needles 3.5 mm = 10 cm

Alternative yarn
approx. 155 (165) 175 (180) 200 g All Day Organic from Gepard Garn (50 g, 175 m)
+ approx. 20 g for stripes in another colour.

Held together with:

approx. 50 (55) 60 (65) 70 g Kid Seta from Gepard Garn (25 g, 210 m)
+ approx. 10 g for stripes in another colour.

It is knitted with 1 thread of each quality held together.