Riviera Beach Maxi

The Pattern

Capture the breathtaking romance of a sunset stroll along the coast line with The Riviera Beach Maxi. Designed for balmy summer evenings and effortless elegance, this piece is less of a traditional garment and more of a wearable breeze.

The true romance of this design lies in its shimmering, translucent texture. By holding a delicate strand of ultrafine Veranita cashmere lace together with the gentle sparkle of Cosmos sequins, the fabric catches the light like stars reflecting on the water.

Skill level: Beginner

Construction Method

Minimalist yet deeply romantic, the skirt begins with a seamless, invisible waistband that smoothly hugs the hips before flowing down into a sheer, floor-sweeping drape. The slit running up the center back, designed to flutter beautifully in the wind and offer elegant, unrestricted movement as you walk barefoot along the sand.

Materials & Sizing

MC1: Veranita
79% Supreme Cashmere, 21% Silk; 300 m / 328 yds per 25g

MC2: Cosmos
76% Glitter Yarn, 24% Payette 393 m / 430 yds per 100g

Hold 1 strand of Veranita (Lace) and 1 strand of Cosmos Sequins (Lace) together throughout the entire pattern to create a sheer, shimmering fabric.

Sample

Veranita - Platinum and Cosmos - Galactica

Needles and Gauge

(Measured over 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches, holding 1 strand of Veranita and 1 strand of Cosmos together).

Main Body (5.5 mm needles): 18 sts and 20 rows in Stockinette stitch.

Waistband (3.0 mm needles): 22 sts and 40 rows in Stockinette stitch.

Notions

Waste yarn for provisional cast-on 

3 cm wide elastic band

Stitch markers

Sewing needle and strong thread