#35 Skirt and Top by Shirley Paden

#35 Skirt and Top

Knitting
December 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch using size 8 (5mm) needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1176 - 1848 yards (1075 - 1690 m)
English
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Pattern description from Vogue Knitting, Holiday 2007:
“Lissom lines inform two acts by Shirley Paden. The stockinette-based racerback-style tank/A-line skirt combo is worked in a triangle-lace pattern with Lion Brand Yarn’s ‘Lion Cashmere Blend.’ Crochet trims the edges; a twisted-cord drawstring made of ‘rattail’ ribbon cord dangles from the top.”

“Close-fitting skirt with eyelet diamond lace patterns and matching sleeveless top with racer back shaping. Sized for Small, Medium, Large and shown in size Small on page 97.”

Knitted Measurements:

  • Small (Medium, Large)
  • Skirt lower edge 61½ (66, 70½)“/156 (167.5, 179)cm
  • Skirt waist 28 (30, 32)“/71 (76, 81.5)cm
  • Tank bust 33½ (35, 37½)“/85 (89, 95)cm
  • Tank length 18½ (19, 19½)“/47 (48, 49.5)cm

Materials:

  • Skirt 8 (10, 12), Tank 6 (8, 10) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 84yd/71m) of Lion Brand Yarns Lion Cashmere Blend (merino wool/nylon/cashmere) in #101 light pink
  • One each of 40”/100cm, 32”/80cm and 24”/60cm circular needles or size 8 (5mm) or size to obtain gauge
  • Size E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
  • 18yd/16.5m of Rattail ribbon cord (for Twisted Cord at waist) in #39 pink
  • Stitch markers, stitch holders, or scrap yarn.

Additional Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows to 4”/10cm over lace charts using size 8 (5mm) needles.