Make a stylish drawstring skirt with this easy knit pattern! Simple enough for beginners and fun for seasoned knitters, this project allows you to customize your creation with different colors and textures. Follow clear steps to knit a beautiful skirt that showcases your handiwork and adds a charming piece to your wardrobe.
Drawstring Skirt Knit Pattern
Knit one for yourself or as a unique gift, and enjoy wearing a skirt that’s entirely your own design. This knitting project offers a fulfilling experience and yields a fashionable result.
Materials Needed
- Approximately 200g of medium weight yarn (Size 4), like Patons or Caron Simply Soft for better drape.
- Waist yarn (any yarn you don't mind cutting up).
- A 48-hook circular knitting machine (you can also use 40 or 42 hooks).
- Scissors, a yarn needle, a 5 mm crochet hook, and measuring tape.
Measurements
- Calculate the stitch and row counts by measuring the midpoint between your hips and waist (where the waistband will sit) and use the gauge for the yarn on your machine. For example, 32 inches at a gauge of 4 rows and stitches per inch will need a waistband length of 128 rows and a ruffle section of 256 rows.
Steps
- Cast On: Begin with waist yarn, weaving it in between each hook until you complete a round.
- Knit the Waistband: After creating a base with the waist yarn, switch to your working yarn and knit 128 rows for the waistband, forming a tube.
- Drawstring: Cut 6 lengths of yarn for the drawstring, braid it, and secure with knots.
- Prepare the Waistband for Drawstring: Insert the drawstring by placing a stitch marker at the centered loops on both ends of the tube, then feed the drawstring through.
- Secure the Edges: Using a crochet hook, join the first and last rows of loops by slip stitching them together, leaving an opening for the drawstring.
Knit the Ruffle:
- Cast on with waist yarn on 36 hooks and knit a base.
- Switch to working yarn and knit 256 rows for the ruffle section.
Form the Ruffle Circle: Connect the two ends of the ruffle section by slip-stitching, ensuring there are no twists in the panel.
Join the Ruffle and Waistband:
- Place right sides together and align seams.
- Slip stitch the bottom column stitches of the waistband with the top column of stitches of the ruffle section, creating gathers by adjusting the stitches as you join every fourth stitch.
Finish: Sew in any loose ends and add optional decorative beads to the drawstring.
Additional Tips
- Experiment with the length of the ruffle or try multiple layers for a different look.
- Use materials that compliment each other in terms of color and texture to achieve the desired finish.
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