Christmas Morning Skirt

Christmas Morning Skirt is part of our 2025 Christmas collection.  The skirt features little presents with i-cord bows around the bottom of the skirt.  It is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch using 1 strand of either Merino or Pure Silk + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout.  The skirt is finished with a folded waistband that has an elastic inserted for a comfortable and flexible fit.

Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8) years to fit waist circumference: 46-50 (48-52, 50-54, 52-56) cm [18-19¾ (19-20½, 19¾-21¼, 20½-22)]”
Finished measurements: Length from waistband to edge: approx. 26 (31, 36, 41) cm [10¼ (12¼, 14¼, 16¼)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of either Knitting for Olive Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 4) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2 + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 4) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2.  Sample is in Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Ballerina (MC), Flamingo (CC1) and Red Currant (CC2) colorways
Needles: 4 mm / US6 circular needle and 3.5 mm / US4 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4 mm / US6 needles 
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, safety pin, elastic for the waistband (2.5 cm [1”] wide, see pattern instructions for suggested length)