Adele skirt

Adele Skirt by Milja Uimonen

What is Being Made

The Adele Skirt is a customizable knitted skirt designed by Milja Uimonen that offers versatility in fit and styling. This pattern provides knitters with the flexibility to create either a high waist skirt or a hip-sitting skirt, allowing the finished garment to be tailored to individual body shapes and personal preferences. The pattern is available in a comprehensive range of sizes from high hip measurement 20 inches through 60 inches, accommodating diverse body types and ensuring a flattering fit for the wearer.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This knitting pattern is designed for beginner-level knitters, making it an accessible project for those new to garment construction. The pattern employs a straightforward approach to skirt construction that allows knitters to customize ease based on their yarn choice and personal fit preferences. Rather than including built-in ease, the Adele Skirt pattern encourages knitters to select finished measurements that are either larger or smaller than their actual size to achieve positive or negative ease as desired. This design philosophy gives knitters greater control over the final fit and silhouette of their garment.

Stitches and Stitch Details

While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the available pattern information, the Adele Skirt utilizes standard knitting techniques appropriate for DK weight yarn construction. The pattern's beginner-friendly classification suggests the use of fundamental knitting stitches that create a wearable, well-fitting skirt suitable for those developing their knitting skills.

Yarn and Materials

The Adele Skirt pattern calls for DK weight yarn, a versatile yarn weight that provides excellent drape and structure for skirt garments. The pattern example photographed uses Lanaknits Allhemp6, a yarn composed of 100% hemp fiber that offers natural breathability and a distinctive texture. This yarn provides 165 yards per 100 grams (approximately 150 meters per 100 grams).

Yardage Requirements by Size

The pattern provides precise yardage requirements across all available sizes to help knitters calculate yarn needs:

• Sizes 20–36 (High Hip): 448 to 776 yards (410 to 710 meters)
• Sizes 38–54 (High Hip): 820 to 1,181 yards (750 to 1,080 meters)
• Sizes 56–60 (High Hip): 1,225 to 1,301 yards (1,120 to 1,190 meters)

Pattern Details

The Adele Skirt pattern is offered as a downloadable PDF format, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern is designed by independent designer Milja Uimonen (known as Miljaska on Ravelry) and is published under Starling Knits and Crafts. This pattern is intended for personal use only.