Girls Straight Skirt

Discover our easy classic knit skirt pattern for girls, designed for ages 18 months to 12 years. This versatile pattern is worked in the round and crafted from the top down, allowing you to create beautiful skirts that are perfect for any season. Use a lightweight cotton yarn for those warm summer days or opt for a cozy wool for chilly winter months—adapt the design to suit year-round wear! This knitting pattern is tailored for confident beginners and comes in multiple sizes to fit various waist measurements, making it an excellent choice for parents or caregivers crafting for young girls. The available sizes are: 18 months - 2 years, 3 - 4 years, 5 - 6 years, 7 - 8 years, 9 - 10 years, and 11 - 12 years, fitting waists of approximately: 20", 21", 22", 23", 24", and 25" (or 51 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm, and 63 cm). **Materials Needed:** - DK Weight Yarn: Perfect yarn suggestions include **Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK** or **Rico Essentials Merino DK**. The required yarn amounts range from 100 g for size 18 m - 2 years to 250 g for size 11 - 12 years (with 120/125 meters per 50 g). - Knitting Needles: You will need a 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle for 16" or 40 cm long, and a 4 mm (US 6) circular needle for 24" or 60 cm long. - Accessories: Don't forget stitch markers, a darning needle, a bodkin, and optionally, two double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size 3.5 mm. This easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for anyone looking to create a stylish and comfortable knit skirt for the young girls in their lives. Get started today and add a stunning piece to any girl's wardrobe!