CONSTRUCTION
This simple skirt features a delicate cable pattern, adorning the front and back panels. Using this pattern you will create a stylish, wearable garment which can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. The soft luxurious yarn used, a mixture of wool and yak fibre, is light and warm against the skin.

The skirt is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a folded waistband which holds an elastic band. The front and back of the skirt are worked in a braided cable pattern, while the sides are increased in 3x1 ribbing. The ribbed side panels are not mirrored; one slants forward while the other slants back. This allows for simplicity during construction and potential reversibility of the garment once complete.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
This pattern has 9 size options. Choose a size that will give 0-1 inches (0-2.5cm) of negative ease at natural waist (the difference between body’s larger measurements and the garment’s smaller measurements at this point). Ideally, you should also achieve 4-5 inches (10-12.5cm) of negative ease at hips. The most fool-proof method is to measure a similar fitting garment in your wardrobe and choose a size that matches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit circumference at natural waist 23, 25, 28 || 32, 36, 40 || 44, 46, 49 inches (58.5, 63.5, 71 || 81.5, 91.5, 101.5 || 112, 117, 124.5cm) and hip circumference at widest point 33, 35, 38 || 42, 46, 52 || 54, 56, 61 inches (84, 89, 96.5 || 106.5, 117, 132 || 137, 142, 155cm).

Waist Circumference: 22.25, 24.25, 27.25 || 31.25, 35.5, 40 || 43.25, 45.5, 48.75 inches (56.5, 61.5, 69 || 79.5, 90, 101.5 || 110, 115.5, 124cm).
Hip Circumference: 28.25, 29.5, 33.25 || 37, 40.5, 46.75 || 49.25, 50.5, 56.5 inches (72, 75, 84.5 || 94, 103, 118.5 || 125, 128.5, 143.5cm).
Skirt length (top of waistband to hem): 19.5 inches (49.5cm).

GAUGE in 4 inches/10cm after blocking
Stockinette worked in the rnd: 23 sts and 32 rnds.
Cable and 3x1 ribbing, worked in the rnd: 26 sts and 34 rnds.
I recommend swatching in the cable pattern, both to ensure correct gauge and practice working the stitch pattern.

YARN
5, 5, 5 || 6, 7, 7 || 8, 8, 9 balls of Pascuali Tibetan Wool Yak (70% wool, 30% yak, 50g, 125m/137 yds).

NEEDLES
3.5mm (US 4) circular needles
These are suggested sizes; adjust needles as required to obtain gauge.

CIRCULAR CORD LENGTHS - increase cord length as needed. 
Short: 16 inch (40cm) for working 3 smallest sizes in the rnd.
Long: 30 inch (75cm) cord for working 6 largest sizes in the rnd.

NOTIONS
At least 24, 26, 29 || 33, 38, 41 || 45, 47, 50 inch (61, 66, 73.5 || 84, 96.5, 104 || 114.5, 119.5, 127cm) length of 1½ inch (4cm) width elastic tape,
stitch markers (5), 
tapestry needle,
cable needle,
sewing machine (optional), and
sewing thread and needle.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES REQUIRED
5 st cables, sewing elastic tape, inserting elastic tape into a folded waistband, increasing in 3x1 rib and maintaining st patterns, Italian Sewn Bind-off.