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✨ Why You’ll Love Dover – skirt

The Dover Skirt by Ellen Furderer is a modern knitted A-line skirt designed with comfort, versatility, and timeless style in mind. Worked seamlessly from the top down, it allows knitters to easily customize the length while enjoying a smooth, uninterrupted knitting experience.

Its flattering A-line silhouette creates beautiful movement without feeling bulky, making it suitable for both casual and more polished outfits. The seamless construction provides a clean finish, while the positive ease offers comfortable everyday wear. Knit in a soft worsted-weight yarn, Dover produces a fabric with excellent drape that feels equally at home during warm-weather outings or layered through the cooler months.

Whether paired with a lightweight blouse, a fitted T-shirt, or a cozy sweater, this elegant skirt is a versatile handmade garment that can become a favorite piece in any wardrobe.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Ellen Furderer

Published: April 2026

Originally Published In:

• Svarta Fåret Ravelry Store
• Svarta Fåret Summer Holiday

Category: Skirt

Craft: Knitting

Construction: Seamless top-down skirt worked in the round.

Design Features:

• Top-down construction
• Seamless one-piece design
• Worked entirely in the round
• Flattering A-line silhouette
• Positive ease for comfortable wear
• Suitable for petite and plus-size knitters
• Decorative edging
• Written pattern
• Multi-language pattern availability

Available Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

The pattern includes a wide range of sizes designed to accommodate a variety of body shapes with comfortable positive ease.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

Svarta Fåret Tencel Blow

Yarn Weight

Worsted (9 WPI)

Any worsted-weight yarn that matches the required gauge may also be substituted.

Yarn Requirements

766–1,203 yards (700–1,100 meters)

Yarn usage varies depending on the selected size.

Needles

• US 6 (4.0 mm)
• US 8 (5.0 mm)

Gauge

17 stitches and 24 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

Measured in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Additional Materials

• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn or stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

🌸 What Makes This Skirt Special

Dover is designed for knitters who appreciate simple elegance combined with practical construction. Working the skirt from the top down allows easy adjustments throughout the project, making it simple to customize the length according to your personal style.

The gently flared A-line shape offers both comfort and graceful movement, creating a flattering silhouette that suits a wide range of body types. Seamless construction keeps finishing work to a minimum while producing a polished, professional-looking garment.

Using a yarn with Tencel fibers gives the finished skirt a soft feel and beautiful drape, making it comfortable to wear throughout the day. Its clean lines and understated design also make it easy to pair with both casual and dressier outfits, ensuring it remains a versatile staple in your handmade wardrobe.

👗 Style & Wear Tips

• Pair it with a tucked-in blouse for a refined everyday look.
• Wear it with a lightweight knit top during spring and summer.
• Add tights, boots, and a cozy cardigan for cooler seasons.
• Solid-colored yarn beautifully highlights the skirt’s clean silhouette.
• Customize the length to create either a knee-length or midi version.
• Block the finished skirt carefully to enhance the drape and achieve smooth stitch definition.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available as a FREE Ravelry download.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dover—skirt