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Guide to Crochet a Stylish Skirt

Sep 6, 2024

Crochet Skirt Tutorial

Materials Needed

  • Yarn (any type)
    • If not medium weight, double strands
  • Tape measure (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Crochet hook (5mm, size H or 8)
  • Pins
  • Two colors of yarn (e.g., green and yellow)
    • Example yarn: Mainstay, 397 yards, 7 ounces

Skirt Design

  • Long skirt, worked from top to bottom
  • Two panels: front and back
  • Waist measurement: 31 inches
    • Split as 15-15 for front and back

Crochet Instructions

Waist Region

  1. Begin with 15 inches of chains.
  2. Create 3 chains for the first double crochet.
  3. Double crochet on the fourth chain.
  4. Continue double crochet till the end of the chain.

Building the Skirt

  • Work rows without adding or reducing for the waist region.
  • Increase at hip region and decrease at knee if needed.
  • Continue pattern for 5 inches without increasing.
  • Create identical front and back panels.

Adjustments for Different Sizes

  • Large Size: Waist 32, Hip 42, Start with 16 inches
  • Medium Size: Waist 27
    • Start with 13-13.5 inches in chains
  • Increase on every second or third row as needed

Increasing and Decreasing

  • Increase: Twice on one row, none on the next, alternate.
  • Decrease: Similar to increasing, at knee region.
  • Note: Stretch in yarn allows flexibility without much increase.

Finalizing the Skirt Shape

  • Total length approx. 34-35 inches.
  • Optional: Reduce at the bottom for rounded ends using single crochet.

Assembly

  1. Create two panels and join with single crochet stitches.
    • Ensure back sides are facing when joining.
  2. Join sides from waist down.

Adding Elastic Band

  1. Use elastic band for waist if needed.
  2. Crochet around the elastic band until thick.
  3. Attach the band to the skirt using single crochet:
    • Uniform stitch placement to accommodate stretch.

Final Adjustments and Tips

  • Ensure the seam is smooth.
  • Adjust number of stitches as needed to maintain shape.
  • Completed skirt should have a consistent shape and size.

Project Completion: Skirt should have a well-defined waist and length, with the option to adjust based on personal measurements. Follow the video tutorial for detailed step-by-step guidance.

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