Easy Free DIY Crochet Skirt Pattern for Beginners – Simple
Crochet a stylish skirt using the ever so popular granny stitch with a few basic crochet stitches and this free crochet pattern! This wrap skirt can be worn out or as a beach cover up! Customize your length by adding more or less rows to create the perfect fit, a mini skirt, midi skirt or maxi skirt! You can create so many different styles of this gorgeous skirt, so grab a hook, your best yarn and get crocheting!
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Gets started with the perfect free crochet skirt pattern below in this blog post!
Pattern Description
This free crochet pattern is suitable for an intermediate skill level, however a complete beginner can definitely complete this midi skirt as well with its use of simple crochet stitches.
This wrap skirt was designed to fit many body types as this style is easily customizable. You can adjust this summer crochet skirt simply enough with the long ties. This style lends itself to be a very versatile crochet skirt pattern.
When creating this free pattern you will be working from the top down which will allow you to adjust the length of the skirt by adding or subtracting rows to make your own unique look. Reduce the rows to create a crochet mini skirt or add more for a crochet maxi skirt!
The body of this skirt has the first 14 rows made with no decrease. The remaining body of the skirt has a decrease every third row to create a subtle taper to enhance the wrap look of this lacy skirt for warmer weather.
What makes this easy crochet skirt pattern a breeze is that it is made with the ever so popular granny stitch!
The granny stitch in combination with Lion Brand Coboo, a DK weight cotton bamboo blended yarn make this beautiful skirt a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.
What Crochet Stitch is Best for a Skirt?
The best stitch for a crochet skirt won’t over stretch and will give good movement to the fabric you create. That is why for this simple crochet skirt pattern I chose to use the classic granny stitch in rows.
Simple stitches like the granny stitch make a beautiful pattern fro summer skirts like this one.
What Yarn is Best to Crochet a Skirt?
There are many suitable yarns for this great skirt, however you will want to choose something that is appropriate for the time of year that you will be wearing this adorable skirt.
If you are making this stunning crochet skirt pattern for warm weather it would be best to choose a cotton blend or something of similar fiber content such as linen. You may also make this cute skirt for when the weather chills by using a natural wool. Just be sure to get a slip since this piece falls into the airy skirts category.
Yarn Substitutes
- Cotton Bamboo
- Truboo
- 100% Superwash Merino
- Cotton Jeans
- Any light worsted weight yarn of the proper fiber that meets gauge.
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Materials
- 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
- 6 (8, 9) Skeins of Lion Brand Coboo® Yarn in
Admiral [835-110BJ] - #3 DK Weight Yarn – 1392 (1856, 2088) yards
Gauge
- To create this gauge swatch you will need to make a square that is 22 sts by 10 rows in granny st to measure 4 by 4 inches.
- Ch 24, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook and begin from * in Row 1 in ‘Skirt Body’ until 4 sts remain, ch 1, 2 dc in last st. Continue with Row 2 and on for a total of 10 rows for your swatch.
- If your gauge swatch is too big you will need to go down a hook size, if your swatch is too small you will need to go up a hook size.
Sizing
- XS/M (L/2XL, 3/5XL) to fit: 32-40 (40-54, 54-62)” hips.
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch
- Slip Stitch – sl st
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
- Skip – sk
- Single Crochet – sc
- Double Crochet – dc
Pattern Notes
- * Designates a repeat.
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
- “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next stitch to create an increase.
- Instead of a chain you may use a Foundation Single Crochet and 1 Row of single crochet before moving on to the Skirt Body Instructions. This will slightly change the look of the tie and add more stretch.
Free Simple Crochet Skirt Pattern
Waist Tie
See pattern notes for other “Waits Tie” options.
Row 1 – Ch 601 (691, 751) sl st in the 2nd chain from the hook in the back bump, sl st to end using the back bump. [600 (690, 750) sts] See Notes for other Waist Tie options.
Rows 2 and 3 – Turn , ch 1, sl st blo to end.
Skirt Body
Row 1 – Turn , ch 1, sl st blo 150 (160, 170), ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 3, 3 dc in next st, repeat from * 71 (89, 99) more times, ch 1, sk 3, 2 dc in next st.
Row 2 – Turn , ch 3, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, dc in ch-3.
Row 3 – Turn , ch 3, dc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in tch-3.
Row 4 – Turn , ch 3, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, dc in tch-3.
Rows 9 to 14 – Repeat Row 3 and 4.
Row 15 – Decrease Row – Turn , ch 3, sk ch-1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * to next to last ch-1 sp, sk last ch-1 sp, dc in ch-3.
Row 16 – Turn, ch 3, dc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in tch-3.
Row 17 – Turn , ch 3, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, dc in tch-3.
Next 42 Rows – Repeat Rows 15 to 17, finish off.
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