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Knit a Pretty, Lacy Skirt

July 14, 2023 by Sarah White

I have knit just about every kind of thing it’s possible to knit, but I have never knit a skirt. (I have knit a dress, and a tunic that’s probably long enough to be considered a dress.)

If I were going to knit a skirt, something like the Lana Lacey Skirt from Mipi Makes might be just the thing. It’s a midi length skirt, but it’s worked in worsted weight yarn so it wouldn’t take forever to knit even though it’s long.

About half of the skirt is stockinette, and the rest is different bands of lace, which makes it a lot faster to knit, plus it provides more air flow for wearing during the summer.

The original skirt was worked in a cotton yarn, so it would be good to wear when the weather is warm, but you can also work it in wool yarn for a skirt that’s perfect for colder times.

It’s worked from the top down and includes an elastic waist. The pattern has 10 sizes, with a waist measurement range from 60-65 cm (23.5-25.5 inches) to 105-110 cm (41-43 inches) and hips from 70-92 cm (27.5-36 inches) to 115-137 cm (45-54 inches). The waist needs to be bigger than your actual waist measurement so that it can stretch with the elastic. There are ranges because there are different hip shaping sections in the pattern so that you can choose exactly the size and amount of ease you want.

You can also change the length of the stockinette section as needed to make sure you have the amount of coverage you want for your backside. So many great options for modification.

I love this in a solid color but it would be fun to work in stripes or use a different color for the lace at the bottom if you like.

You can get this free pattern from the Mipi Makes website.

[Photo: Mipi Makes]

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Coffee Cozy Knitting Patterns

During the summer (which is what it is where I am writing from) I like to share patterns for things that you can knit and use even when it’s warm out. And sometimes they are things you can use when it’s cold, too, like this collection of coffee cup cozies. Because hot coffee is a must almost any time of year. 

This simple pattern form Darling Jadore is a great one for beginners and could be a good first knitting in the round project. It uses worsted weight yarn and includes video tutorials if you need extra help. 

If you want a perfectly plain cozy that you can jazz up with your own designs, check out the Base Doodle Cup Cozy from Jamie Lomax. This free pattern on Ravelry comes in two sizes (short and long) and is meant to be used with her doodle charts to make it your own. You could also keep it plain, add stripes or design your own motifs to stitch on it. 

Most coffee cozy patterns that I see are just sleeves meant to go over travel mugs, but what if your mug has a handle? This pattern from Stacey’s Knit Wits has an I-cord loop and button so you can use it on a mug with a handle or a travel cup. It uses DK weight yarn.

Coffee cozies are a fun way to play with stitch patterns and learn new techniques. If you’ve never knit cables before, this cozy from Purple Wool Co. would be a great first cable project, as it features simple braided cables all the way around. It uses worsted weight yarn and is worked in the round. 

Try double knitting to make an extra-insulating coffee cozy with this pattern from Tracy Leming. It includes little color changes so you can get the concept of how double knitting works on a small scale. It also can include a little pocket for a tea bag if you want. This one uses worsted weight yarn and is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Or try stranded knitting with the Love in the Air cozy from Danielle Thuen. It features hearts of different sizes and is worked in sock yarn. You’ll need to make sure those floats are nice and loose so it will stretch to hug your cup. You can find this pattern on Ravelry. 

They’re also a fun way to add a bit of flair to an otherwise plain cup. KnitnKaboodle Designs has this lovely leaf-shaped cozy pattern, which you could use for hot or cold beverages by changing up the fiber you choose (that’s pretty much always true). It is made in pieces that are stitched together and can be worked in a single color or choose different colors for each leaf.

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