Lesene by Alison Green

Craft: Knitting

A timeless silhouette and versatile style combine to create a polished wardrobe staple in Lesene. This simple top-down skirt is worked in the round with ribbed panels adding a chic design element.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Waist Circumference: (24½, 26, 30, 33) 35½, 38½, 42½, 44 {48, 51, 53, 56¾}“ / (62, 66, 76, 84) 90, 98, 108, 112 {122, 129.5, 134.5, 144} cm

Hip Circumference: (34¾, 38, 39½, 44¼) 47½, 49, 53¾, 53¾ {58½, 60, 63, 64¾}” / (88.5, 96.5, 100.5, 112.5) 120.5, 124.5, 136.5, 136.5 {148.5, 152.5, 160, 164.5} cm

Length: 23” / 58.5 cm for all sizes

Shown in waist size 33” / 84 cm

Recommended ease: Approximately 2” / 5 cm negative ease to 2” / 5 cm positive ease.

YARN

BERROCO MERINO 401 (50 grs): (7, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12, 12 {13, 14, 15, 16} balls #11230 Rust

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

24” / 60 cm circular needle, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm (smallest sizes may omit this needle or use

32” / 80 cm length)

Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)

Tapestry needle

Optional: 1–2 yards 2” / 5 cm wide elastic, 1 extra large safety pin for threading the elastic, and sewing needle and thread

GAUGE

20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needle

21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in (k2, p2) ribbing using larger needle

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.