Pisces Skirt

SIZES
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

FITS
Pisces Skirt can be high- or low waisted. This pattern provides one fit to will suit most body types, due to the stretchability of the garment. All you need to do, is choose a size to knit based on your measurements, where you want the waistband to sit. 

YOUR MEASUREMENT -circumference around your waist or hip:
60-69 (70-79) 80-89 (90-99) 100-109 (110-119) 120-129 (130-139) 140-149  (150-159) cm

THIS GARMENT HAS A SLIGHT NEGATIVE EASE.
The skirt is stretchy and will hug your body nicely when worn.

CUSTOMIZING
Not all bodies look alike - thankfully! So, the intended fit of a garment might not fit everyone equally well. Unlucky Knits patterns always include a "Customization Guide" with tips on how to adapt the garment to fit you perfectly. 

NEEDLES AND WIRES
- Circular needles size 3 mm [US 2.5]
- Circular needles size 4 mm [US 6]
- Wire length  60 / 80 / 100 / 120 /140 cm (Length includes knitting needles)
- Elastic band - Width: 1.5 or 2 cm. Approx. length: 65 (75) 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) cm
- Thread and needle (to sew the elastic band)
- Wool needle for weaving ends

YARN
Recommended type: silk
Meterage: 300 meters pr. 50 grams
Strands: Knit with 2 strands held together
Amount needed: 200 (250) (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) grams
- If you’re making ties for your skirt, add 50 grams.

Recommended: The recommended yarn for this pattern is silk yarns.
The blue and pink Pisces Skirts shown are both worked in Jaipur Peace Silk by BC garn.
The black Pisces Skirt shown is worked in Jaipur Silk Fino by BC garn.

The best alternative: Smooth, lightweight yarns such as tencel/viscose or bamboo would work nicely with this pattern. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn stretches as intended, when washed and blocked.

Another alternative: You can use cotton for this project, although the look might turn out a bit different, as cotton is more rigid than silk. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn stretches as intended, when washed and blocked.

DIFFICULTY: 3/5
This pattern contains a few advanced techniques, such as double knitting, folding a knitted edge and the skirt's lace pattern. The pattern does offer detailed explanations of the entire process, and is generally clear and easily legible to all.
The pattern does contain abbreviations to certain words (k = knit, p = purl etc.) with a guide explaining the meaning of every abbreviation.
You can always check out the Unlucky Knits guides, if you need help along the way.

Please keep in mind that what some find difficult, you might find easy - and vice versa. The stated difficulty is an estimation based on the techniques needed and feedback from testknitters.