Yarn kit for Gerda skirt by Aegyo Knit in Önling No 20 + silk mohair (excl pattern)
"The Gerda Skirt is inspired by Åse Lund Jensen's classic pattern, which is characterized by its structure and beautiful cables. The Gerda Skirt reinterprets this classic into a soft and airy contemporary style, with a modern top-down construction while staying true to the original features. The Gerda Skirt matches the Gerda Sweater, both are featured in the Isager Archives collection 2024." - Aegyo Knit
We knit Gerda skirt in 2 strands of and 1 strand , resulting in a cozy, warm and thick yet soft skirt with a beautifully defined stitch pattern.
You can also knit the matching from the same collection designed by Aegyo Knit.
This kit contains: Yarn for the selected size and color (pattern is not included)
PLEASE NOTE:
- This kit does not include a pattern. You can buy the pattern at that is released as a part of the Isager Archives Collection 2024.
- The model shown in the pictures on this page are designers own and NOT worked in Önling yarns.
Choose size and color for your yarn kit above.
Sizes: 1 (2)
Finished Measurements
Waistband circumference, approx.: 70 (80) 90 cm / 27.56 (31.5) 35.43 inches
Length, incl. waistband, and bottom rib: 50 (50) 55 cm / 19.69 (19.69) 21.65 inches
Hip circumference, approx..: 82 (92) 102 cm / 32.28 (36.22) 40.16 inches
To fit:
Waist size: 70-88 (88-100) 100-110 cm / 27.56-34.65 (34.65-39.37) 39.37-43.31 inches
hip size: 88-100 (100-115) 115-125 cm / 34.65-39.37 (39.37-45.28) 45.28-49.21 inches
Note: It is important to make the skirt with a NEGATIVE ease so it is fitted and stays on. It is possible to add optional elastic at the waist. The model in the photo measures 72 cm / 28.35 inches in the waist and 92 cm / 36.22 inches in the hips and wears a size 1, which gives a negative movable width of -2 cm / -0.79 inches in the waist and -10 cm / -3.94 inches in the hips.
Materials:
This kit does not contain the original yarn used by Aegyo Knit, but carefully selected yarn that matches the gauge
200 (300) 350 g , 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx 247 yards (225 meters)
Held together with
75 (100) 125 g , 70% mohair and 30% silk, 25 g = approximately 230 yards (210 meters).
Please note that the recommended yarn requirement is for the skirt length described in the pattern. If you choose to make your skirt longer, the yarn requirement needs to be adjusted accordingly.
You work with 2 strands Önling No 20 and 1 strand Önling No 10 = 3 strands held together throughout
Recommended needles:
4 mm/US 6 Circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm / 16, 23 and 32 inches)
3 mm/ US 4 Circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm / 16, 23 and 32 inches)
Cable needle 4 mm (optional)
Gauge:
With a 4 mm/US 6 in pattern:
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches before blocking
19 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after blocking
Construction:
The skirt is worked from top to bottom. The back of the skirt is made higher with the German short-row technique. The waistband is folded over to create a double waistband with an opening so the optional elastic band can be added. The skirt has increases along the sides to create the shape. It is recommended to create your own length of the skirt to suit your fashion. The skirt is finished by adding approx. 2cm / 0.79 inches of rib at the bottom.
Please Note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state lot number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.