Laminaria

Design Fay Dashper-Hughes
Yarn Jamieson's of Shetland

The rippling texture of the alpine stitch stirs memories of seascapes and gently waving fronds of kelp. Laminaria is made with Jamieson’s of Shetland yarn from 100% Shetland wool. The wool is known for its durability and warmth, perfect for a winter skirt. Plus its body hugging silhouette, with waist, hip and thigh shaping, will trap in extra warmth.

Measurements

1(2,3,4,5,6)(7,8,9,10)

Full hip circumference: 80 (87, 100, 111, 121)(129, 141, 152, 160, 171)cm / 31.5 (34.25, 39.25, 43.75, 47.75)(50.75, 55.5, 59.75, 63, 67.25)”

Primary measurement is the full hip measurement, which is the widest part of your hips. If you prefer a very fitted skirt, choose the size that matches your full hip measurement. For a looser fit, choose a larger size that will give you positive ease. 

The modelled skirt has 6cm / 2.25” positive ease.

Yarn

Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool; 75m/ 82yd per 25g)

Sample is made in colourways Cosmos 1340 (MC), Rosewood 236 (CC1), and Storm 243 (CC2)

MC: 95 (105, 120, 130, 145)(155, 170, 185, 200, 210)m / 105 (115, 130, 140, 160)(170, 185, 200, 220, 230)yd
CC1 and CC2: 60 (65, 75, 80, 90)( 95, 105, 115, 120, 130)m / 65 (70, 80, 85, 100, 105)( 115, 125, 130, 140)yd

Hook & notions

3.5mm (US E/4)
4mm (US G/6)
2 stitch markers

Tension

15 sts x 20 rows = 5.5cm x 10cm / 2.25” x 4” measured over double sl st using 3.5mm hook, blocked.

19 sts x 20 rnds = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over Alpine st patt using 4mm hook, blocked.

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