Boardwalk Skirt by Sandy Huff

Boardwalk Skirt

Crochet
May 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (US)
2.75 mm (C)
1.25 mm
1080 - 2160 yards (988 - 1975 m)
28½ (30½ , 32½ , 36, 39½ )" hips
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $2.75.

This sassy crochet skirt with lace edging sits comfortably on the high hip rather than at the waist, for a more relaxed feel. It’s righteous with a tee and jeans jacket, and is a great bathing suit cover-up. It packs easily in a suitcase or beach bag!

FINISHED SIZE 28½ (30½ , 32½ , 36, 39½ )“ hip circumference; 15½ (15½ , 16, 16½ , 17)” length. Garment shown measures 30½ “, modeled with 5” negative ease.

YARN
Interlacements Yarns Irish Linen (40% flax, 31% cotton, 29% rayon; 600 yd [549 m]/8 oz [227 g]; ): summer fruit (MC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s).

Interlacements Yarns Soya (100% soy silk; 480 yd [439 m]; 1¾ oz [50 g]; ): blush-all aflush (CC) 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s).

HOOKS Size C/3 (2.75mm); size 9/1.25mm steel crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Stitch marker (m); tapestry needle; 2” ribbed non-roll elastic, 30½ (32, 35, 38½ , 42)“ length.

GAUGE 19 dc and 11 rows = 4” in patt with larger hook.