Gaptain Anne
By Sarah Jo Burch Named after Anne Bonny, a female pirate who cruised the Caribbean with Calico Jack in the 1700s, this versatile linen skirt is increased evenly on four points and finished with a deep, simple lace ruffle, reminiscent of an antique handkerchief.
① 2012 Sarah Jo Burch, photography @ 2012 Adam Burch
US size 4 needles
Claudia Handpainted Linen Sportweight 3 [3, 4, 4] 270yd hanks color Honey Claudia Handpainted Linen Laceweight 1 [1, 2, 2] hanks color Maple Leaf 4 stitch markers, 3 alike and 1 different for beginning of round Gauge: 7 stitches x 8 rows in 1 inch of stockinette stitch Sizes: XS [S, M, L] Measurements: 28" [31, 34, 37] waist, 22” [23, 24, 25] 1ong Cast on 196 [216, 240, 260] stitches. Work flat in stockinette for 8 rows, pm and join for working in the round. Purl one round, then knit for 7 rounds. Knit the stitches in the next row together with the corresponding cast on stitch to close elastic casing, placing markers every 49 [54, 60, 65] stitches.
\*K1, m1, knit to marker, m1, sm\* repeat to end of round. Work one round plain. \*K1, m1, knit to marker, m1, sm\* repeat to end of round. Work 9 rounds plain. Repeat the last 12 rounds 12 times, then repeat the first 4 rounds once more. Change to lace weight and proceed as follows: Work one round plain. \*yo, k2tog, k2\* repeat around \*k2, yo, k2tog\* repeat around Repeat these 2 rows until lace border measures 4 [5, 6, 7]’ then work one round plain. Bind off loosely. Insert linch elastic into casing, seam elastic to fit and close casing. Weave in ends, and machine wash and dry before wearing. ① 2012 Sarah Jo Burch, photography @ 2012 Adam Burch
