MIC DROP MAXI & CROP TOP IN SIRDAR STORIES DK-Printed pattern in the post

Design no: 10542

Chevron stripes meets festival mermaid. For this two-piece maxi skirt and cropped top pattern, you’ll knit chevron stitch to construct the scalloped hem and then reverse stocking stitch to continue the chevron pattern throughout the garment. This design also involves knitting garter stitch and icord ties for the top, so a great advanced knit to challenge yourself with.

Knitting Level: Intermediate

You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles, 2 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) double pointed needles and Stitch Holders. 3cm, (1¼in) Elastic (to required length) for Waistband.

About This Yarn

Sirdar Stories is a cotton-rich blend of forty Insta-friendly shades, perfect for recreating catwalk crochet looks and celebrity knitting trends. The blend of natural cotton and acrylic is perfect for creating lighter garments that keep their shape.

What’s it like to work with?

A cool, soft blend of cotton and acrylic, Sirdar Stories is a lightweight yarn that’s easy to work with and gives great stitch definition to colour-work and textured patterns.

What is it best for?

We created Sirdar Stories especially for fashionable womenswear and the 50g balls are perfect for colourful makes from granny squares to stripy knits.