Kismet – Constellation Skirt Pattern For Sale

Description

Kismet – Constellation Skirt Pattern

Note: PDF pattern is delivered electronically. Download instructions will be emailed to you at purchase.

Knowing how to make the most of your handwoven fabric in a garment can be tricky. This skirt pieces simple strips of fabric with knitting in a way that’s both clever and flattering.

Notes: the single pattern includes notes for the modified 1 skein maiden hair version, & hemstitching instructions.

Designer: Kathy Bateman

sizes

Dress Size 4 (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18)

To fit waist sizes 23 (24, 25, 26.5, 28, 30, 32, 34)”

To fit hip sizes 32.5 (33.5, 34.5, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)”

finished measurements

29 (30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39)” waist circumference x 20″ long

Skirt is worn just below waist

yarn

Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere (70% superwash merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400yds/4oz)

2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins color 509 – Crystal Storm** (MC)

2 skeins color 24 – Amethyst Ink (CC)

**Crystal Storm is a discontinued color, but Elysian is a very close substitute

Alternative Color Combos:

Out Beyond + Wineberry

Kiss Me Kate + Vague Unease

Browncoat + Skipping Stone

Dune + Ghost Town

sett

13 epi x 12 ppi, off-loom tension

equipment

rigid heddle loom with weaving width of at least 8.5 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)”

12-dent heddle

1 stick shuttle

sewing machine

warp length

126″ x 102 (105, 108, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138) ends

width in the heddle

8.5 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)”

knitting gauge

28 sts and 40 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch, after blocking

needles & hook

US 2.5 (3mm) circular needles, 24″ long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Spare needle in same or smaller size, any length

Size B-1 (2.25mm) crochet hook

notions

Locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure, T-pins or sewing pins, sewing needle and thread to match MC, 18″ of snap tape, 5″ of twill tape, 2 hook & eye closures, scrap yarn, dental floss for lifeline