Bounce is Here!
Just in time for Spring and Summer, here's a cute and easily knit skirt for girls ages/sizes two to 14. Knit in the round in one piece from the top of the waist down to the ruffle, you can work Bounce in random or even stripes, or in one color only. Come to think of it, you could knit it in a single color and work the ruffle in a contrasting one. The waistband has an elastic band that's sewn in after the fact so the skirt stays put.
One of the great things about this project is that the cotton it calls for is inexpensive, and many knitters have enough leftovers around the house to complete a randomly striped version with no trouble at all.
Bounce is suitable for beginning knitters who can knit and purl in the round, work increases, and if working stripes, changing colors.
Children’s Sizes
Ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)
Finished Waist Circumference (w/o elastic)
21 (22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29) inches
Approximate Finished Length
11 (13, 14.5, 16.5, 18,19, 20) inches
Gauge
22 sts and 28 rows to 4 inches (10 cm)
Materials
Approximately 250 (325, 375, 425, 500, 525, 600) total yards of Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton; 108 yards/ 50 grams) or Elann Sonata (100% cotton; 115 yards / 50 grams) in one or more colors
Needles
- One 20-inch or longer circular needle US Size 6 (4mm)-Change needle size to obtain correct gauge
- Additional needle(s), 20-inch or longer in the same size to accommodate bottom ruffle stitches
Notions
-Stitch markers
- 1/2–Inch elastic, a little longer than the circumference of the waist
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing needle
Click on the button below to buy a copy of Bounce. It will be sent to you in a zipped PDF file via email once payment is complete. Thanks!
$5.50
So cool!! I can make more stuff for my nieces...thanks Wendy!
Hey, that Knit and Tonic button, is that new? It should be on a cafe press t-shirt!!
Posted by: Knitting Nettie | May 17, 2007 at 03:35 PM
One more thing...do you know if the the Sonata holds the color as well as the Tahki? I would like to try it for the sake of the cost, but not if it fades like peaches and cream...
Posted by: Knitting Nettie | May 17, 2007 at 03:38 PM
I've been waiting for this one. Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie | May 17, 2007 at 04:34 PM
The new button is from a reader and next post, I'll mention her blog! I have washed the skirt twice and I can tell a slight difference between the Sonata and the Tahki, meaning the Tahki seems a bit higher quality and is softer, but the Elann is not unacceptable to me, if you know what I mean. But I've only washed it twice...(machine washed and dried).
Posted by: Wendy | May 17, 2007 at 05:08 PM
ooohhhh soooooooo cute! Yay!
Posted by: flutter | May 17, 2007 at 06:16 PM
Wendy, I have been waiting for a project to spark my interest. I was looking for something small and simple yet fun and this is it!
Thanks... :). Got my copy :)
Posted by: isela | May 17, 2007 at 08:55 PM
Oh Wendy, I found some Katia Jamaica (2 skeins) in my stash, do you think this will work?
BTW: I bought it after seeing this yarn on your blog too, hehehe.
Posted by: isela | May 17, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Isela, two skeins of the Jamaica, depending upon the size you are knitting, should work. I think it might be a slightly larger gauge, so go down a size if you need to.
Posted by: Wendy | May 17, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Thank you Wendy. I tried the Katia Jamaica and got gauge! I am so happy. I even started it and had the ribbing done, unfortunately, I was watching a show (Deja Vu) and well, I didn't realize that I had the stitches twisted! I was making a mobious skirt! Silly me, I am back to row 1. hehehe.
Posted by: isela | May 17, 2007 at 11:39 PM
Adorable! Wish I had a little girl to knit for.
Posted by: Trixie (Lara) | May 18, 2007 at 06:15 AM
sweet! everytime i see some darling pattern for girly stuff, i wish i had a girl child to knit for, but it's all little boys in my life.
Posted by: bekka | May 18, 2007 at 07:33 AM
Cool!
And YIPPEE that you finally have a button! Funny, I was thinking just the other day about emailing you and telling you that you should make one....
Posted by: Erica | May 18, 2007 at 09:19 AM
So cute- can you arrange to send me Bounce and Sizzle in one transaction? If not, it's no big deal...I will get them separately, but I mean, while I have my card out and all..... tee hee, I do that with yarn orders too : )
Posted by: Cynthia | May 18, 2007 at 02:22 PM
You know, I'm only on cabo hoodie #3 for my 4 daughters and now you come out with this one, which surely, they will all HAVE TO HAVE. Thanks.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 19, 2007 at 09:45 PM
Too cute Wendy!! I love the colors on her...... Hope to chat soon and that all is well:)
L
Posted by: Lis | June 01, 2007 at 04:17 PM