Knitted Overskirt

topic posted Wed, December 26, 2007 - 5:08 PM by 
Hi,

Does anyone know of a site or pattern for a simple knitted overskirt. It is knitted to go over a flowered skirt or something like that, thanks for any help.

Debbie
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  • Re: Knitted Overskirt

    Thu, December 27, 2007 - 1:03 AM
    I used to have some crochet patterns that made holey skirts that one might prefer to wear with a slip (or flowered underskirt). Pretty much any crocheted (or I guess knitted) lace table-cloth or large doily pattern that starts from the center out would work. Although it might take some math...you could figure out and plan for a "waist" opening by measuring your waist and starting with whichever row of the pattern looks to fall at about that circumference (make a plaquet for closing and so you can get it over your hips).

    Alternatively if you can stand it you could purchase a suitable crocheted table cloth in Chinatown (I live in San Francisco...hence the suggestion) and just cut out a hole in the center after re-inforced machine stitching around the circumference you want for a waist. I've done this a few times over the years (was very popular in the late 60s) and its a quick way to get the look I think you're wanting. You can dye the resulting "skirt" as well if you're careful to buy cotton.
  • Re: Knitted Overskirt

    Thu, December 27, 2007 - 8:12 AM
    Thanks for the suggestions. I saw it in a movie and though it was either crocheted or knitted, but I never though of a dolie pattern and expand it.

    once again thanks

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