… sooo, while I was knitting up my new blue-flecked jumper I was all the time envisioning it worn with a brightly little coloured little skirt. Only problem was that I currently did not have such a thing in my wardrobe.
Ta da!! Problem solved.
I got out one of my favourite little winter skirt patterns, the Paprika patterns Jade skirt, and bought a length of cotton jersey from Spotlight in the most perfect shade of bright golden yellow. I’m having a bit of a thing for this colour at the moment actually, since I also bought a few new cushions for our couch in this exact same colour too, and turfed out a few of the old, drab, neutral ones. I’m in the mood for BRIGHT! and FUN! and CHEERFUL! I think my new skirt hits the spot beautifully!
This is my fourth time making up this little pattern, I love it so much. This time, I added a gold coloured jeans zip to the centre back seam… it was a pity I couldn’t find one with a gold coloured tape too but you know, options are severely limited here in Perth. NYC we are not!
I’ve always thought the only downside to this otherwise perfect pattern was the lack of pockets, and to be fair it’s damn near impossible to add them “nicely”. I took a punt with this skirt and stitched some patch pockets onto the back. I’m pretty sure they’re going to bag out and look terrible very quickly, especially if I actually use them?! lol, but I figure that when that happens I’ll just take them off. Maybe I’ll substitute pockets made of more sturdy fabric, we’ll see. Actually, to be honest, this cotton jersey, while it is indeed the most perfect colour! is none too stable full stop, and so I’m not sure how long the skirt’s going to last. In retrospect I should have used a different lining fabric, so it’s my fault. I’m hoping it will be good for at least this winter and spring, and I’ll be on the lookout for better fabric to make up another!
Details:
Jumper; the raglan sparkle sweater pattern by Krysten Ritter via We Are Knitters, in 100% merino superwash, details here
Skirt; the Paprika patterns Jade skirt pattern, cotton jersey from Spotlight
Tights; my own design, made in black stretch poly, details here
Boots; Roberto del Carlo, from Zomp boutique
Striped sweater below; my own design, made using a yarn advent calendar by Dingo Dyeworks, details here
this is how I wore it yesterday… I’m pretty happy it looks really nice with my striped jumper too!
This looks lovely in both combinations Carolyn. Enjoy wearing it as long as possible. This skirt is on my list for me and one of my nieces and has been for a long time. I just need to get on with it. First though will be a “polo”-shirt (a shirt with an opening with two or three buttons at the front and a collar). Here in Basel we have a “heatwave” with up to 36° C and I can’t really think about warm and wintery clothes without breaking into a sweat. Best regards Anita
It is a good pattern and so flattering with tights and boots. I like your speckly sweater too.
Love the yellow! I was just thinking how much I love the burgundy jade skirt I made that was a copy of your older one. Actually I had to tell my husband that he had you to thank for all of the short skirts I’ve made – he said he was very appreciative. 🙂