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CAPELAN SKIRT
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Originally a fun experiment in transforming a sweater yoke into a skirt, this design 
explores proportions and fit with the end-goal of optimal wearability. 



Constructed using the same principles as the Capelan Pullover, the Capelan Skirt 
features central pleats at the front and back, to achieve its subtly flared A-Line 
shape that suits a diverse range of body types.

The simple construction is both 
entertaining and auto-piloty. And the result delightfully wearable.

Written for DK-Aran weight yarns, the pattern includes instructions for modifying gauge, as well as a general ‘recipe’ for knitting this skirt in any yarn, at any gauge.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZING
a range of 15 sizes,
to suit waist circumference from 60cm/ 24” to 130cm/ 52”
in 5cm/ 2” increments
+additional instructions provided for custom sizing


YARN

suitable for DK-Aran weight yarns,
approximately 160-200m/ 175-225y per 100g/ 3.5oz

+additional instructions for working with other yarn weights

YARN QUANTITIES
project requires a total of approximately:

4, (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) 100g/3.5oz skeins

(assuming DK-Aran weight yarn and standard instructions)


GAUGE

17 sts x 23 rows/ rounds = 10cm x 10cm
in stockinette for main fabric
+additional instructions for adjusting gauge

NEEDLES

circular needle, 4.5mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric 


NOTIONS

removable stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle 


SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 

basic stitching

CONSTRUCTION
worked seamlessly, from the top down; shaped with central pleats at front and back, and darts at hips


FIT
iIntended to fit with zero ease around the waist

LENGTH
As-written, the skirt ends a few cm below the knee. But length can be adjusted to preference. The design works equally well as a mini skirt, knee-length skirt, and maxi skirt.

OPTIONS INCLUDED:
-options for for modifying degree of flare
-options for narrow hips adjustment
-options for ribbed vs encased waistband
-options for modifying gauge
-options for modifying length

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SAMPLES INFO.

charcoal skirt
knitted with Studio Donegal Irish Heather Tweed
Size 3, standard instructions
used 5 skeins

brown skirt
knitted with Honer och Eir Nutiden
Size 3, narrow hips adjustment
used 4.5 plates