the chilly miniskirt - knitting pattern

The chilly miniskirt is knitted seamlessly from the top down, starting with the waistband. The elastic is inserted before the waistband is closed, and increases are worked to follow the natural shape of the body. This pattern is designed so you can try on your skirt as you go and adjust the length to your preference. It’s beginner-friendly, and all the techniques used are linked to video tutorials for easy reference.

Sizes
Sizes 0 (1) 2 (3) 4 are designed to fit a waist circumference of 58-63 (64-68) 69-74 (75-79) 80-85 cm [22¾-24¾ (25¼-26¾) 27¼-29¼ (29½-31) 31½-33½ inches] and a hips circumference of 86-91 (92-97) 98-102 (103-108) 109-114 cm [33¾-35¾ (36¼-38¼) 38½-40¼ (40½-42½) 43-44¾ inches]. For reference, the green skirt in the photo was knitted in size 2.

Finished garment measurements
Waist : 58 (64) 69 (75) 80 cm [22¾ (25¼) 27¼ (29½) 31½ inches]
Hips : 89 (95) 100 (106) 111 cm [35 (37½) 39½ (41¾) 43¾ inches]
Bottom circumference : 106 (111) 117 (122) 128 cm [41¾ (43¾) 46 (48) 50½ inches]
Length : 43 (43) 45 (47) 47 cm [17 (17) 17¾ (18½) 18½ inches]

Needles
Circular needles : 4 mm [US6] and 3 mm [US3] / 100 or 120 cm [40 or 47 inches]. I find it’s more practical to use circular needles that are a bit wider than your hip measurement so that you can easily try the skirt on as you go. 

Gauge
18 stitches x 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles after blocking. Make sure to swatch in the round, as your gauge may vary significantly from knitting flat.

Yarn
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g of Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn or any substitute. The green skirt was knitted in Peer Gynt in the color 8082

Other materials
25mm elastic band for the waistband