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The Sakura Skirt is a sporty, flared knit skirt you can throw on over athletic shorts for a quick game of tennis or a stylish errand run. Knit from the top down, it features a snug waistband with enclosed elastic and gradually increases to create a flattering, flowy silhouette. This design is perfect in wool for cooler weather or cotton for a breezy summer look.
This skirt is intended to have 1-3 inches (2-6 cm) of negative ease from the waist through the hips. Increases then create positive ease below the hips for movement and flair. The waistband is fully customizable in height and rise— Simply measure your waist at exactly the point at which you want to waist band to sit, and adjust the length worked before the first increase.
This skirt is graded for 9 sizes. Measure your waist where you want the skirt to sit to determine the correct measurement. The sizes correspond with the measurements as follows:
23 - 25 in/58 - 64 cm (25 - 27 in/64 - 69 cm) 27 - 29 in/69 - 74 cm,
31 - 33 in/78 - 84 cm (34 - 37 in/86 - 94 cm) 37 - 40 in /94 - 102 cm,
41 - 44 in /104 - 112 cm (45 - 48 in /114 - 122 cm) 47 - 50 in /119 - 127 cm
Difficulty Level: Confident beginner / Intermediate
Materials:
Yarn: DK or light worsted
The original sample is made using Drops Daisy (50g/110m/120y) on 4.0mm needles. Please make sure to knit a swatch before you begin to ensure you meet gauge with the recommended needle size.
Yardage estimates by size:
** Keep in mind if you make your skirt shorter or longer, you will need more or less yarn than recommended. **
1(450 y / 410 m), 2 (450 y / 410 m), 3 (500 y / 457 m)
4 (575 y / 525 m), 5 (625 y / 575 m), 6 (700 y / 650 m)
7 (800 y / 730 m), 8 (900 y / 825 m), 9 (975 y / 800 m)
Gauge: 20 sts x 32 rows in 5x1 rib = 4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm), unstretched
Needles: 4.0 mm circular (24″ or 32″ - depends on waistband size. You want your needle cord to be a few inches shorter than your circumference. You may need to change cord lengths after a few increase rounds depending on the size you’re making)
Notions/other: 1” wide elastic band, sewing needle & thread, stitch markers, darning needle, tape measure
A playful, ruched knit top inspired by the delicate texture of jellyfish. Worked top-down in the round, this versatile design features a lightly fitted body with optional shaping and a slightly flared hem that mirrors the ruched stitch pattern.
The Jelly Top comes in three sleeve options: sleeveless, short, or long sleeves. Short rows create a soft, contoured shoulder and sleeve cap, while the body shaping allows you to customize the fit for a snug or flowy silhouette.
Worked with two needle sizes, the stitch pattern alternates between sections to create the signature ruched texture.
Techniques used: top-down construction, ruched stitch pattern, short rows, KFB, M1, K2tog, SSK, Italian bind-off, picking up stitches for armholes, German short rows.
Tools + Materials:
Needles:
US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles (24” or 32”/ 60 or 80 cm cord depending on size)
US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (24” or 32” / 60 or 80 cm cord )
- OR needles needed to meet gauge. If you need to size up or down for the larger needle, make sure to change the smaller needle size to correspond. For example, if you use 4.0mm needles to meet gauge, change to 2.5mm for the smaller set. 5.0 needles, use 3.0mm and so on.
Plus DPNs for both sizes (or use Magic loop - for sleeves)
(choose your cord depending on the size you knit, you want the cord to be shorter than the circumference of your work so that you can comfortably move the stitches around)
Other notions:
Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape
Gauge:
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 x 4 inches or 10 x 10 cm in stockinette on 4.5mm needles, or size needed to meet gauge
Sizing:
This pattern is graded for 9 sizes. The fabric is very stretchy. If you want a tight fitted y2k style ruched top, choose your recommended size. If you want the jelly texture to be more bold, size up. Original sample was made in size 3 for a 34” bust, and the white version was made in size 2. More info on your desired fit is included in the pattern.
Sizes are as follows:
28-30 in / 71-76 cm (32-34 in / 81-86 cm) 36-38 in / 91.5 -96.5 cm,
40-42 in / 101.5-106.5 cm (44-46 in / 111.5-117 cm) 48-50 in / 122-127 cm,
52-54 in / 132-137 cm (56-58 in / 142-147 cm) 60-62 in / 152-158 cm
Yarn:
This top was originally made using Oshen Fibers Kidsilk Lace, but any lace weight silk mohair can be substituted so long as you meet gauge. For a non-mohair option, avoid single ply fibers. Testers had success with Isager Alpaca 1.
Yardage estimated based on sleeve length:
Sleeveless:
540 y / 494 m (595 y / 544 m) 655 y / 599 m,
719 y / 657 m (791 y / 723 m) 870 y / 795 m,
957 y / 875 m (1052 y / 962 m) 1157 y / 1057 m
Short Sleeves:
679 y / 620 m (747 y / 683 m) 821 y / 750 m,
903 y / 825 m (995 y / 909 m) 1094 y / 1000 m,
1203 y / 1100 m (1323 y / 1210 m) 1455 y / 1330 m
Long Sleeves:
810 y / 740 m (890 y / 814 m) 980 y / 896 m,
1,078 y / 986 m (1,186 y / 1084 m) 1,304 y /1192 m,
1,435 y /1312 m (1,578 y / 1442 m) 1,736 y / 1587 m
The Tomo Top is a flirty, tie-back halter perfect for summer days and warm nights. Knit in cool, breathable cotton, it features a deep V neckline, long ribbed ties at the neck, and clean stockinette shaping that hugs the body with just the right amount of negative ease. Designed with a playful Y2K aesthetic in mind, this top is perfect on its own or styled with low-rise jeans, mini skirts, or layered accessories. Worked flat through the straps and neckline before joining in the round, it’s a fun and satisfying knit that’s easy to customize for your ideal fit and length.
Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner
Sizing:
This top is designed to fit with 4-6 inches/ 10-16 cm negative ease for actual bust measurements of:
28-30 in / 71-76 cm (32-34 in / 81-86 cm) 36-38 in / 91.5 -96.5 cm, 40-42 in / 101.5-106.5 cm (44-46 in / 111.5-117 cm) 48-50 in / 122-127 cm, 52-54 in / 132-137 cm (56-58 in / 142-147 cm) 60-62 in / 152-158 cm
To help you choose your size accurately, the finished bust measurements by size are as follows:
24.5 in / 62 cm (28 in / 72 cm) 32.5 in / 83 cm,
36.5 in / 93 cm (40.5 in / 103 cm) 45 in / 114 cm
49 in / 124 cm (53 in / 134 cm) 57 in / 144 cm
Materials Needed:
Yarn:
125g / 290y / 265m (140g / 325y/ 296m) 155g / 355y / 325m,
168g / 390y / 357m (182g / 425y / 389m) 196g / 455y / 416m,
205g / 475y / 435m (225g / 520y / 475m) 250g / 580y / 530m
Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton; 232 yd/212 m per 100g skein)
OR
Drops Muscat (100% cotton; 109 yd/ 100m per 50g skein)
Or similar weight yarn
Needles:
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles with a 16” or 24” cord, or size needed to obtain gauge. Cord length is dependent on the circumference of your work. You want your cord to be several inches shorter than the garment so that the stitches can move around the cord smoothly.
Optional: spare needles for i-cord edging
Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Waste yarn or stitch holders
Skills required:
Working in the round and flat
Long-tail cast on
Applied i-cord
The Ringo Top is a fun cotton camisole featuring a repeating cable motif, square neckline, and fitted silhouette. Perfect on its own for summer or layered during transitional seasons, it’s worked bottom-up in the round with a long ribbed hem, then transitions into an all-over cable pattern. After shaping the armholes, the front and back are worked flat, with straps knit individually and seamed together. Finally, i-cord edging adds a clean, professional finish around the neckline and armholes.
Designed with approximately 4-6 inches /10-15 cm of negative ease for a body-hugging fit. The ribbed and cabled design allows for more flexibility and stretch in the fabric so this may seem like more negative ease than you are used to.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Sizing:
This top is designed to fit with negative ease for actual bust measurements of 28-30 in / 71-76 cm (32-34 in / 81-86 cm)
36-38 in / 91.5 -96.5 cm, 40-42 in / 101.5-106.5 cm (44-46 in / 111.5-117 cm) 48-50 in / 122-127 cm, 52-54 in / 132-137 cm (56-58 in / 142-147 cm) 60-62 in / 152-158 cm
To help you choose your size accurately, the finished bust measurements by size are as follows:
25 in / 64 cm (28 in / 72 cm) 33 in / 84 cm, 37 in / 96 cm (41 in / 104 cm) 46 in / 116 cm, 50 in / 128 cm (55 in / 140 cm) 58 in / 148 cm
Materials Needed:
Yarn:
525 y / 480 m (612 y / 560 m) 742 y / 678 m, 892 y / 815 m (1015 y / 928 m) 1162 y / 1062 m, 1323 y / 1209 m (1466 y / 1340 m) 1603 y / 1465 m
Drops Safran (100% cotton; 174 yd/160 m per 50g skein) or similar weight yarn
Needles:
US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needles with a 16” or 24” cord, or size needed to obtain gauge. Cord length is dependent on the circumference of your work. You want your cord to be several inches shorter than the garment so that the stitches can move around the cord smoothly.
Optional: spare needles for i-cord edging
Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Cable needle, Waste yarn or stitch holders
Skills required:
Working in the round and flat
Reading a cable chart
Long-tail cast on
Kitchener Stitch
Applied i-cord