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If you are looking for a skirt that gives you a sophisticated look, perfect both for the office and for a special dinner, this is it. With today’s pattern you will learn how to knit a pencil skirt with a drawstring. We are used to seeing pencil skirts in their classic version, in fabric and quite fitted, but here we wanted to offer you a knitted version. We really like the result because it is versatile, sporty or elegant depending on how you style it. Here we have paired the pencil skirt with a white shirt bodysuit, with a stunning result. And the drawstring, which allows you to adjust the waistline to your needs, is very cute as well as useful.
The charm of this skirt comes above all from the Baratti yarn it is made with. It is a 100% cotton, 6‑ply yarn, basic and easy to work with. Head over to the website and choose the shade of Baratti that makes you want to cast on your pencil skirt right away, there are also some printed colorways.
MATERIALS
Baratti yarn col. Granada 500 g / 17.6 oz (for size M)
Knitting needles n° 3½ EU / 4 US
Tapestry needle
GAUGE – 1×1 RIB STITCH
10 cm x 10 cm / 4″ x 4″
20 stitches and 24 rows
KNITTING STITCHES USED
Knit stitch
Purl stitch
Selvedge stitch:
on the right side slip 1 stitch knitwise onto the right needle without working it; on the wrong side purl 1 stitch.
1×1 rib:
work 1 knit stitch and 1 purl stitch alternately on both right side and wrong side.
Stockinette stitch:
row 1: work in knit stitch
row 2: work in purl stitch.
Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Broken rib stitch:
row 1: repeat (2 purl stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
row 2: repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
row 3: repeat (1 knit stitch, 3 purl stitches) to the end of the row
row 4: work as row 2.
Repeat rows 1 to 4.
SIZES
Instructions are given for size S (M, L).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – SIZES S (M, L)
Lower circumference 92 (100, 108) cm / 36.2″ (39.4″, 42.5″)
Upper circumference 88 (96, 104) cm / 34.6″ (37.8″, 41″)
Total length 66 (68, 70) cm / 26″ (26.8″, 27.6″)
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONS
The garment is worked flat in 2 pieces, the right back / front and the left back / front, which are then joined together at the center.
With knitting needles n° 3½ EU / 4 US, cast on 93 (101, 109) stitches.
Row 1: work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 10 (11, 12) times, then repeat (2 purl stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 14 (15, 16) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 8 (9, 10) times
row 2: work 1 knit stitch, then repeat (1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch) to the end of the row
row 3: work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 10 (11, 12) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 3 purl stitches) 14 (15, 16) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 8 (9, 10) times
row 4: work as row 2.
Rows 1 to 4 establish the 1×1 rib on the sides and the broken rib stitch in the center; repeat them 11 more times, to row 48.
Row 49: work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
row 50: work 1 knit stitch, repeat (1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch) to the end of the row.
Rows 49 and 50 establish the 1×1 rib pattern over all stitches; repeat them 28 (29, 30) more times, to row 106 (108, 110). Now start the decreases to shape the side.
Row 107 (109, 111): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 22 (24, 26) times, decrease 1 stitch by purling together the next 2 stitches, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
rows 108 to 110 (110 to 112, 112 to 114): work the stitches as they appear, knit over knit and purl over purl
row 111 (113, 115): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 22 (24, 26) times, decrease 1 stitch by knitting together the next 2 stitches, purl the next stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
rows 112 to 114 (114 to 116, 116 to 118): work the stitches as they appear, knit over knit and purl over purl
row 115 (117, 119): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 21 (23, 25) times, knit the next stitch, decrease 1 stitch by purling together the next 2 stitches, purl the next stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
rows 116 to 118 (118 to 120, 120 to 122): work the stitches as they appear, knit over knit and purl over purl
row 119 (121, 123): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 21 (23, 25) times, knit the next stitch, decrease 1 stitch by purling together the next 2 stitches, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
row 120 (122, 124): work the stitches as they appear, knit over knit and purl over purl.
The side decreases are finished. Continue in 1×1 rib for 24 (28, 28) rows, to row 144 (150, 152). Now work the openings for the cords.
Row 145 (151, 153): repeat [work 16 (17, 19) stitches in 1×1 rib, bind off the next stitch] 2 times, work 16 (19, 19) stitches in 1×1 rib, bind off the next stitch, repeat [work 16 (17, 19) stitches in 1×1 rib, bind off the next stitch] 2 times, work 4 (5, 5) stitches in 1×1 rib
row 146 (152, 154): work in 1×1 rib, casting on 1 new stitch for each stitch bound off on the previous row
rows 147 and 148 (153 and 154, 155 and 156): work in 1×1 rib
rows 149 and 150 (155 and 156, 157 and 158): repeat rows 145 and 146 (151 and 152, 153 and 154).
Continue in 1×1 rib for another 8 (8, 10) rows, to row 158 (164, 168), which measures 66 (68, 70) cm / 26″ (26.8″, 27.6″). Bind off.
With knitting needles n° 3½ EU / 4 US, cast on 93 (101, 109) stitches.
Row 1: work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) to the end of the row
row 2: work 1 knit stitch, repeat (1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch) to the end of the row.
Rows 1 and 2 establish the 1×1 rib pattern; repeat them 52 (53, 54) more times, to row 106 (108, 110). Now work the side decreases as for the right back / front: work rows 107 to 120 (109 to 122, 111 to 124).
Row 121 (123, 125): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 13 (14, 15) times, then repeat (2 purl stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 12 (13, 14) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 7 (8, 9) times
row 122 (124, 126): work 1 knit stitch, repeat (1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch) to the end of the row
row 123 (125, 127): work 1 purl stitch, repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 13 (14, 15) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 3 purl stitches) 12 (13, 14) times, then repeat (1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch) 7 (8, 9) times
row 124 (126, 128): work as row 122 (124, 126).
Rows 121 to 124 (123 to 126, 125 to 128) establish the 1×1 rib on the sides and the broken rib stitch in the center; repeat them 5 (6, 6) more times, to row 144 (150, 152). Now resume working in 1×1 rib over all stitches and work the last 14 (14, 16) rows exactly as for the right back / front: work rows 145 to 158 (151 to 164, 153 to 168), also making the openings for the cords. Bind off.
Join the two pieces along the edge stitches at the sides; the seams will be at center front and center back. Make 2 cords. For each cord, with knitting needles n° 3½ EU / 4 US, cast on 5 stitches.
Row 1: 1 selvedge stitch, 3 knit stitches, 1 selvedge stitch
row 2: 1 selvedge stitch, 3 purl stitches, 1 selvedge stitch.
Rows 1 and 2 establish the stockinette stitch pattern with 1 selvedge stitch at the beginning and end of each row; repeat them until the cord measures 110 cm / 43.3″. Bind off. Thread the cords through the eyelets worked along the upper part of the skirt, starting and ending at center front; adjust the length before tying.
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