The Guernsey Skirt is off the needles and blocked. I even wore it to work one day this week.
It's super comfortable!
The details on it are that it's a Kat Coyle design published in Ann Budd's book Simple Style. My gauge was 4.5 stitches per inch so I cast on 240 stitches and knit it in the round from the bottom up.
The main modification I made was to knit 3 inches of ribbing at the top instead of 1 inch of ribbing.
Don't look too closely at the ribbing on the sides okay because my decreases aren't very neat.
I sewed some elastic inside the skirt to help with keeping it up. If you prefer a drawstring this would also work.
The yarn is some merino that I dyed with a fermented indigo vat last spring.
Verdict - a highly recommended knit.
stunning! i don't think i could ever summon the courage to knit a skirt (or a coat, btw). Very good, bravo!
Posted by: Luisa | May 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM
oh yes bravo! the yarn color is heavenly. and i love the outfit you put together, the shoes and blouse. So glad you like it and have worn it to work even.
Posted by: kat | May 17, 2009 at 02:55 PM
It's just fantastic! Think the extra ribbing at the top was a great idea, love your cables and the yarn is a great choice (colour especially).
Posted by: Rose Red | May 17, 2009 at 03:48 PM
lovely skirt and beautiful indigo dye job too!
Posted by: Sharon | May 19, 2009 at 09:00 PM
michelle it is gorgeous love the whole outfit & the shoes are to die for!!! one day i will be brave and knit myself a skirt!
Posted by: gay | May 21, 2009 at 06:51 PM
What a perfect use for that indigo yarn! I love the way it looks with the blouse you chose.
Posted by: donna lee | May 23, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Love it! Kat is a friend of mine and every time she lets me try on a sample I have to fight the urge to run away with it. It looks great on you.
Posted by: Julia | May 27, 2009 at 12:58 PM