Eeva Knitted Skirt in Novita Nalle - Downloadable PDF

Eeva Knitted Skirt in Novita Nalle

What is Being Made

The Eeva is a knitted skirt designed by Sari Nordlund, available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a fitted skirt with a waist circumference ranging from 68 cm (26¾ inches) to 108 cm (42½ inches), and a finished length of 74–82 cm (29–32¼ inches). The hem circumference ranges from 88 cm (34¾ inches) to 128 cm (50½ inches), making it a classic A-line silhouette that flares gently from waist to hem.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several fundamental knitting techniques. The skirt begins with a cast-on using smaller needles, establishing the foundation stitches. Stockinette stitch forms the base fabric for the lower sections, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance. The pattern incorporates a textured design worked from a chart, requiring knitters to follow row-by-row instructions and repeat a six-stitch pattern multiple times across the width. Strategic increases and decreases shape the skirt, with an even decrease of 41–44 stitches worked across a single row to transition from the wider hip section to the fitted waist. The skirt is finished with a loose bind-off to ensure comfortable wear at the hem edge.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used for the upper and lower sections, creating a smooth, uniform fabric
• Textured pattern: A charted six-stitch repeat worked over eight rows, creating visual interest in the hip and thigh area
• Decreases: Evenly distributed decreases that shape the skirt from hip to waist

Materials

This pattern is designed for Novita Nalle yarn in a DK (double knitting) weight, which is a versatile medium weight suitable for creating garments with good drape and structure. The project requires two needle sizes: smaller needles for the initial cast-on and stockinette sections, and larger needles for the textured pattern repeat. The specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, but the transition between needle sizes is a key technique for creating the dimensional texture and shaping of the finished skirt.

Pattern Structure

The Eeva skirt is constructed in a single piece, worked from the waist downward. The pattern begins with a ribbed or stockinette cuff worked on smaller needles for 4 cm, followed by a knit row on the wrong side to create a turning ridge. An additional 4 cm of stockinette is worked before switching to larger needles and introducing the charted textured pattern. This textured section is repeated continuously until the piece reaches the desired length (74–82 cm depending on size). The skirt is then shaped with strategic decreases to create the fitted waist, followed by a final 2 cm of stockinette stitch and a loose bind-off.