Knitted Salsa Night Skirt
Hey there! Let's talk about the delightful Knitted Salsa Night Skirt - a true showstopper for any occasion! This skirt is not just your average piece of clothing; it's a statement of style and comfort combined. The lively variety of colors woven into the knitted fabric give it a playful yet elegant look, perfect for twirling around the dance floor or simply enjoying a fun night out with friends. Its breezy, flowy design adds a touch of flair to your outfit, making you stand out effortlessly. The Knitted Salsa Night Skirt is not just a garment, it's a mood lifter and a conversation starter - a must-have in every fashion-forward individual's wardrobe.
Level: Intermediate Yarn
Weight: #3
SIZES
Women’s S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X):
To Fit Hip: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142)cm
Finished Measurements
Hip: 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57)"/94 (104, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5, 145)cm, after seaming
Length: 31 1/4 (32 1/4, 33 3/4, 34 3/4, 34 3/4, 35 3/4)"/79.5 (82, 85.5, 88.5, 88.5, 91)cm, at longest, including bottom frill and with waistband folded
MATERIALS
Schachenmayr select Violena (50% cotton, 50% modal; 1.76oz/50g, 109yd/100m), distributed by Westminster Fibers 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls #01624 Curry
Size 5 US (3.75mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 6 US (4mm) 36"/90cm long circular needle (for Bottom Frill only)
Elastic band in length to fit snugly around your waist when slightly stretched, 1"/25mm wide
Removable stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle (cn)
GAUGE
22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in St st using smaller needles. To save time, take time to check gauge.
STITCH GLOSSARY
2/2 RC (2 over 2 Right Cross): Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, then k2 from cn.
M1 (make 1): Insert LH needle from front to back under strand between sts, knit through back of loop.
INSTRUCTIONS
BACK
With smaller needles, CO 82 (94, 104, 116, 126, 138) sts.
Beg with a RS row, work in St st for 11 rows.
Next row (WS): Knit.
Work in St st for 10 rows. Place marker in each edge of last row to mark end of waist band.
Shape Hip
Place marker on each side of center 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts.
Increase Row (RS): K to first marker, Ml, slip marker (sm), k to next marker, sm, Ml, k to end of row—84 (96, 106, 118, 128, 140) sts.
Working in St st, rep Increase Row every 4 rows 7 times—98 (110, 120, 132, 142, 154) sts.
Working in St st, rep Increase Row every 8 rows 3 times—104 (116, 126, 138, 148, 160) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures about 17 (17 1/2, 18 1/2, 19, 19 1/4, 19 3/4)"/43 (44.5, 47, 48.5, 49, 50) cm from end of waistband; end with a WS row.
Shape Hem
Row 1 (RS): Knit to last st, place last st on a holder.
Row 2: Purl to last st, place last st on a holder.
Work in St st for 2 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (4, 4, 4, 3, 3) more times—94 (106, 116, 128, 140, 152) sts.
Next 10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 14) rows: Work in St st to last st, place last st on holder—84 (96, 104, 116, 128, 138) sts.
Next 6 (8, 12, 14, 14, 14) rows: Work in St st to last 2 sts, place last 2 sts on holder—72 (80, 80, 88, 100, 110) sts.
Next 2 (4, 4, 6, 6, 6) rows: Work in St st to last 3 sts, place last 3 sts on holder—66 (68, 68, 70, 82, 92) sts.
Next 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4) rows: Work in St st to last 4 sts, place last 4 sts on holder—58 (60, 60, 62, 66, 76) sts.
Next 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 4) rows: Work in St st to last 5 sts, place last 5 sts on holder—48 (50, 50, 52, 56, 56) sts.
Place rem sts on a holder. Cut yarn.
FRONT
Work same as Back to end of waistband.
Shape Hip
Place marker on each side of center 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts.
Increase Row (RS): K to first marker, M1, slip marker (sm), k to next marker, sm, M1, k to end of row—84 (96, 106, 118, 128, 140) sts.
Working in St st, rep Increase Row every 4 rows 10 times—104 (116, 126, 138, 148, 160) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures about 12 (12, 12 1/2, 12 1/2, 13, 13)"/30.5 (30.5, 32, 32, 33, 33)cm from end of waistband; remove markers while working last row and end with a WS row.
Shape Hem
Dividing row (RS): K76 (83, 88, 95, 102, 108) sts, place the last 48 (50, 50, 52, 56, 56) of the sts just knit on a holder and leave first 28 (33, 38, 43, 46, 52) sts on needle for first section, k to end for second section—28 (33, 38, 43, 46, 52) sts on each side of the sts on holder.
Second Section
Work over the 28 (33, 38, 43, 46, 52) sts of second section only.
Next row (WS): Purl to last 5 sts, place last 5 sts on a holder.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1) more time(s)—23 (28, 33, 38, 41, 42) sts.
Next row (WS): Purl to last 4 sts, place last 4 sts on holder.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1) more time(s)—19 (24, 29, 34, 33, 34) sts.
Next row (WS): Purl to last 3 sts, place last 3 sts on holder.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) more time(s)—16 (18, 23, 25, 24, 25) sts.
Next row (WS): Purl to last 2 sts, place last 2 sts on holder.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 5, 6, 6, 6) more time(s)—10 (10, 11, 11, 10, 11) sts.
Next row (WS): Purl to last st, place last st on holder.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) more time(s)—6 (6, 6, 6, 5, 5) sts.
Next row: Purl to last st, place last st on holder—5 (5, 5, 5, 4, 4) sts.
Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Next row (WS): Purl to last st, place last st on holder.
Rep last 4 rows until no sts rem on needle. Cut yarn.
First Section
With RS facing, join yam at beg of 28 (33, 38, 43, 46, 52) first section sts still on needle.
Next row (RS): Knit to last 5 sts, place last 5 sts on a holder.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1) more time(s)—23 (28, 33, 38, 41, 42) sts.
Next row (RS): Knit to last 4 sts, place last 4 sts on holder.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1) more time(s)—19 (24, 29, 34, 33, 34) sts.
Next row (RS): Knit to last 3 sts, place last 3 sts on holder.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) more time(s)—16 (18, 23, 25, 24, 25) sts.
Next row (RS): Knit to last 2 sts, place last 2 sts on holder.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 5, 6, 6, 6) more time(s)—10 (10, 11, 11, 10, 11) sts.
Next row (RS): Knit to last st, place last st on holder.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) more time(s)—6 (6, 6, 6, 5, 5) sts.
Next row (RS): Knit to last st, place last st on holder—5 (5, 5, 5, 4, 4) sts.
Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Next row (RS): Knit to last st, place last st on holder.
Rep last 4 rows until no sts rem on needle. Cut yarn.
FINISHING
Block pieces to schematic measurements. Sew side seams. Fold waistband to WS along purl ridge and sew around, leaving a 2"/5cm opening. Thread elastic band through waistband and sew ends of elastic band together. Sew rem 2"/5cm opening of waistband closed.
Bottom Frill
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at either side seam, knit across all held sts around picking up 2 sts in every 3-row gap and 1 st in every 1-row gap—288 (320, 352, 384, 400, 432) sts (144 (160, 176, 192, 200, 216) sts each in Front and Back). Join to work in mds. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: K2, Ml, *k4, M1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2—360 (400, 440, 480, 500, 540) sts.
Rnd 2: K2, pi, *k4, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rnd 3: K2, p1, 2/2 RC, p1, *k4, p1, 2/2 RC, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rnds 4-6: Rep Rnd 2 three times.
Rep Rnds 3-6 until Frill measures about 8"/20.5cm.
Bind off loosely as follows: Bind off 2 sts, drop next purl st off the needle and allow it to unravel, bind off stitch just dropped using top yam bar, *bind off 4 sts, drop next purl st off the needle and allow it to unravel, bind off stitch just dropped using top yarn bar; rep from * to last 2 sts, bind off last 2 sts. Weave in ends.
