Billie Jean Skirt Knitting Pattern (English)
The Billie Jean Skirt is an A-line model worked from the top down. The waistband is worked in the round in solid-colour stocking stitch and finished with an enclosed elastic. The work then continues in pattern following the chart, while increases are made on each side of the side panels. The skirt is finished with a solid-colour double-knit hem.
Choice of size
The design is intended to have no ease at the waist, which means you should choose the size that most closely matches your own waist measurement. If your waist measures 80 cm, you should choose size M with a waist circumference of 82 cm, although you may opt for a larger size if you prefer the skirt to sit lower on the hips.
Size XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL
Skirt waist / finished circumference 65 / 87 (71 / 93) 76 / 98 (82 / 104) 92 / 114 (104 / 125) 114 / 136 cm
Length (including waistband) 53 (55) 57 (59) 61 (63) 65 cm
Knitting gauge
22 stitches • 28 rows in pattern according to chart on 4 mm needles = 10 • 10 cm
Suggested needles
Circular needles 4 mm (40 and 80–100 cm, as well as double-pointed needles unless using the Magic Loop technique).
Materials
A: Jensen (125 m / 50 g) by Isager (colour 30)
B: Bouclé (175 m / 50 g) by Isager (colour 12)
Yarn consumption
Jensen: 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g
Boucle: 100 (100) 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 g
4 cm wide elastic for the waistband, cut to your waist measurement + 1 cm.
The black/purple version is worked in Jensen colour 30 and Bouclé colour 12.
The red/bordeaux version is worked in Jensen colour 28 and Bouclé colour 33.
The pattern has been developed as part of Isager Archives II
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