This gored skirt is knit in the round from the waistband down. Use two strands for durability in the waistband, then knit the remainder of the skirt with a single strand. Beads add an elegant touch to the bottom.

Finished waist measurements: 29¾ (33½, 37, 40¼, 45¾, 48¼)“/76 (85, 94, 102, 116, 123)cm
To fit waist size 26¾ (30, 33, 36¼, 41, 43¼)”/68 (76, 84, 92, 104, 110)cm

You will need 400 size 6/0 (3mm) seed beads; 0.75mm (size 14 U.S.) steel crochet hook (for attaching beads); 8 stitch markers; length of ¾“/19mm waistband elastic approx 2”/5cm smaller than actual waist size