Free Crochet Skirt Pattern – Mini, Knee Length and Maxi

I am thrilled to share with you how to crochet a skirt today! This isn’t just any summer make though – you can create a mini, knee length or maxi version with or without the lace style stitch in this wonderfully versatile crochet skirt pattern.

With a simple construction beginning at the waistband, you can then work the closed or lace wedge stitches in rounds to get the perfect length of skirt for you by trying it on as you go. Not only that, you can switch to working rows at any point to add cute side splits too.

In adult sizes from XS to 5XL you can create a cheeky summer mini skirt, a demure knee length lace skirt or an elegant maxi skirt, the choice is yours. Whether for the beach, a wedding, holidays or even just everyday (I love how practical the cotton is!) then this is the skirt for you!

In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet a skirt for summer, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

Read on to find out about the co-ordinating patterns available too!

I adore working with delicate lace stitches in crochet and am so excited to introduce this design to you using my new favourite stitch teamed with a simple single crochet rib for the detailing.

To create a delicate yet wearable crochet skirt I needed to make sure that the design had enough drape and space so that it didn’t become too heavy but with enough structure and coverage to make it sit well on any body.

You’ll see that in the two versions shown here I introduced a more open, lace style with the beige one and stuck with the solid stitches for the shorter blue one.

I have also launched the Penelope Dress which is a top and dress crochet pattern that you can make to co-ordinate with this skirt! You can currently find it exclusively in The Season’s Collection until 12th June 2024 when it will release on the blog or as an individual pattern PDF too.

Alongside the top and this skirt I also have a fun lace crochet headband too which is perfect to get to know the stitches!

For this design I went for an adaptation of the traditional wedge stitch because I love the diagonal slant that you get to add interest and texture to the fabric. I adore working with delicate lace stitches in crochet, especially those that use long crochet stitches.

By substituting a couple of stitches for chains instead we can create a stunning lace version that is perfect for this Summer crochet skirt pattern!

Crochet Mini Skirt, Knee or Maxi Length – you choose!

As with lots of my crochet garment patterns I love to offer choices so that you can tailor the style to suit you perfectly.

Whether you want to have a more modest, solid stitch that is packed with texture, or a more lightweight and lacy skirt that shows off your beachwear you can do that with this pattern!

The pattern will let you know the amount of rounds to work to achieve a standard mini skirt, knee length or maxi skirt but of course you can adjust the length by adding or subtracting rounds very easily.

The great bit is that you can try it on as you go! You will find that once you’ve worked the waistband and a few rounds of the skirt you can try it to see exactly where it sits on you.

Comfy Sport is the ultimate solution for stunning summer makes. The breathability and softness of Pima cotton allow for easy wearing while the touch of acrylic microfiber adds just the right amount of elasticity.

This blend offers a cotton-based yarn that has superior wearability and longevity, as well as easy care, which you are sure to appreciate over the years.

It’s a category 2, sport weight yarn which gives a fabulous drape and delicate feel to the skirt. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about sport weight yarns.

How much yarn do I need to crochet the skirt in any length?

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Mini Skirt: measures 15.75 inches.

Will require approximately 395 (465, 547, 602, 692) (796, 915, 1052, 1210) metres, 432 (508, 598, 658, 757) (870, 1001, 1151, 1323) yards of yarn to crochet the mini skirt version. This is 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10) balls of the recommended yarn.

Knee Length Skirt: measures 22.5 inches.

Will require approximately 583 (657, 756, 833, 945) (1068, 1204, 1354, 1535) metres, 637 (718, 827, 911, 1033) (1168, 1317, 1481, 1679) yards of yarn to make the knee length version. This is 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 12, 13) balls of the recommended yarn.

Maxi Skirt: measures 39.75 inches.

Will require approximately 729 (821, 945, 1040, 1181) (1335, 1505, 1693, 1919) metres, 797 (899, 1033, 1138, 1291) (1168, 1317, 1481, 1679) yards of yarn to crochet the maxi skirt version. This is 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 13, 14, 16) balls of the recommended yarn.

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Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Create Your Top or Dress

Included in the video tutorial:

We begin by creating the Waistband in turned rows before joining to make a ring.

Using the Join As You Go method we then add the Skirt section in turned rounds using the wedge stitch.

Once you reach the length you’d like we can make a simple waist tie and thread it through the waistband to complete.

Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know

Glossary and Abbreviations

beg – beginning

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sp – space

ss/sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

tr – treble crochet (UK dtr – double treble crochet)

dtr – double treble crochet (UK ttr – triple treble crochet)

Special Stitches

CWS – Closed Wedge Stitch

A set of 2 rows including a FCWS (forward closed wedge stitch) and RCWS (return closed wedge stitch).

FCWS – Forward Closed Wedge Stitch

Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dtr in next ch.

RCWS – Return Closed Wedge Stitch

Sc in 2nd ch of FCWS, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch of FCWS, tr in next ch, dtr in next ch of FCWS

Dtr2tog – Double Treble Two Together

Yoh 3 times, insert hook into next stitch. Yoh and pull through stitch, (yoh and pull through two loops on the hook) three times [2 loops left on hook]. Yoh 3 times, insert hook into next stitch. Yoh and pull through stitch, (yoh and pull through two loops on the hook) three times [3 loops left on hook]. Yoh and pull through all loops on the hook.

Using the Lace Wedge Stitch rather than the Closed Wedge Stitch:

The Lace Wedge Stitch can be used at any point in the Skirt instead of a Wedge Stitch. It is a version of the traditional Wedge Stitch but with some chain spaces instead of solid stitches to achieve the lace feel.

The lace version uses the same principle as the closed stitch but replaces the hdc and tr with a ch1 and skip a stitch.

LWS – Lace Wedge Stitch

A set of 2 rows including a FLWS (forward lace wedge stitch) and RLWS (return lace wedge stitch)

FLWS – Forward Lace Wedge Stitch

Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch1, skip next ch, dc in next ch, ch1, skip next ch, dtr in next ch

RLWS – Return Lace Wedge Stitch

Sc in 2nd ch of FLWS, ch1, skip next ch, dc in next ch of FLWS, ch1, skip next ch, dtr in next ch of FLWS

Variations and Ideas: Making Your Skirt Unique

The Skirt is designed to have 0-2 inches ease so that it skims your body but you can change it to be loose fitting if you’d like to. You can either work a size up from the pattern or you can choose the Waistband size that suits you best and then adjust the amount of Wedge Stitches you work for the Skirt.

Hip Measurement: If you would like to add more room at your hip area then add as many Wedge Stitches around as you like to create a fuller skirt. Make sure to place them evenly around the Waistband.

Skirt Length: Continue to work as many repeats of the pattern as you would like to for the length.

Skirt Side Splits: If you would like to add side splits to your skirt you can do so at any point by changing to working in turned rows for the Front and Back of the Skirt. This will use half of the stitches of the Skirt for each and create splits along the sides.

Waistband: You can make the band as deep as you would like by adding more chains to your Foundation Chain. Remember that this will add to the overall length of the skirt.

Waist Tie: You can work as many stitches as you like for your Tie to make it longer or shorter than suggested.

Closed Wedge Stitch/Lace Wedge Stitch: You can use as much or as little of the Lace Wedge Stitch as you like in the Skirt. If you are adding more Wedge Stitch then be mindful that this will significantly increase the weight of the garment.

There are lots of options discussed in the video tutorial so make sure to give it a watch before beginning your project.

• A ch1 at the beg does not count as a st.
• A ch5 at the beg does count as a st.
• The pattern is worked in turned rounds and rows.
• Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
• Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
• Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
• Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets ( ). E.g. XS (S, M, L, XL), (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
• If an instruction does not apply to a particular size then a – is used instead of a number. E.g. – (-, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) means that the XS and S sizes do not apply to this instruction.
• Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Row.
• Make sure to check your gauge before beginning using the Gauge Swatch instructions to ensure the garment meets the desired measurements.

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US Terminology

Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting garments to ensure that it ends up the desired size.

Gauge Swatch:

Foundation chain: ch 26.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *FCWS, skip next 5chs, sc in next ch; rep from * to end, turn. [4 FCWS]

Row 2: ch5 (counts as dtr), *sc in sc of FCWS, work a RCWS along the 5chs of FCWS from previous row; rep from * to last FWS, sc in sc of last FCWS, sc in 2nd ch of last FCWS, hdc in next ch of last FCWS, dc in next ch of last FCWS, tr in next ch of last FCWS, dtr2tog over last ch of FCWS and last st of row, turn. [4 CWS completed over 2 rows]

Row 3: ch1, sc in 1st st, *FCWS, skip next 5sts, sc in next ch; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have enough to measure and be sure your gauge is correct.

Round 2: ch5 (counts as dtr), *sc in sc of FCWS, work a RCWS along the 5chs of FCWS from previous row; rep from * around, ss to 5th ch of the ch5 at the beg of the Round, turn. [26 (28, 30, 34, 36) (40, 42, 44, 48) CWS]

Round 3: ch1, sc in 1st st, *FCWS, skip next 5chs, sc in next ch; rep from * to end, ss in 1st sc of Round to join, turn.

Round 4: Rep Round 2.

Rounds 3 and 4 create the Set Pattern for the Skirt.

FOR THE MINI SKIRT LENGTH

Repeat the Set Pattern to Round 20.

CREATING SIDE SPLITS

If you would like to add a side split to the skirt at any point you will need to stop working in Rounds and begin to work in Rows.

Beginning on a Round 3 repeat work the following Row for half of the Wedge Stitches to create the Front of the skirt

Side Split Row 1: ch1, sc in 1st st, *FCWS, skip next 5chs, sc in next ch; rep from * to halfway point of skirt, turn. [13 (14, 15, 17, 18) (20, 21, 22, 24) CWS]

Side Split Row 2: ch5 (counts as dtr), *sc in sc of FCWS, work a RCWS along the 5chs of FCWS from previous row; rep from * to last FCWS, sc in sc of last FCWS, sc in 2nd ch of last FCWS, hdc in next ch of last FCWS, dc in next ch of last FCWS, tr in next ch of last FCWS, dtr2tog over last ch of FCWS and last st of row, turn.

Repeat Side Split Rows 1 and 2 as many times as desired. Break yarn.

Work the Back by joining yarn to the next unworked stitch on the last Round and repeating Side Splits Rows 1 and 2 for the other half of the skirt to match the Front.

FOR THE KNEE LENGTH AND MAXI SKIRT

Continue to work in either joined Rounds or Rows on the Front and Back of the Skirt. If working Rows make sure to follow previous Side Split Row instructions.

Change to working a Lace Wedge Stitch now for the remainder of the Skirt.

Round 21: ch1, sc in 1st st, *FLWS, skip next 5chs, sc in next ch; rep from * to end, ss in 1st sc of Round to join, turn.

Round 22: ch5 (counts as dtr), *sc in sc of FLWS, work a RLWS along the 5chs of FLWS from previous row; rep from *around, ss to 5th ch of the ch5 at the beg of the Round, turn.

KNEE LENGTH SKIRT

Rounds 23-30: Repeat Rows 21 and 22.

MAXI LENGTH SKIRT

Rounds 23-56: Repeat Rows 21 and 22.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

WAISTBAND TIE

The Waistband Tie is worked using Foundation Single Crochet stitches.

You can make yours as long as you like but here are some suggestions:

Row 1: Fsc 261 (270, 288, 306, 324) (342, 356, 365, 378).

Fasten off but do not weave in ends yet.

Using a tapestry or bent tip needle, use one of the ends to thread the tie evenly around the centre of the Waistband beginning just to the side of centre.

Once complete, weave in ends.

Block Skirt to measurements to complete.

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Inspiration: Other Delicate Summer Crochet Patterns To Try

If you enjoy crocheting lace summer garments then you’ll love these too:

• Cynthia Dress – a delicate lace crochet dress with sleeves.
• Easy Peachy Bikini Cover – a classy cover up for the beach.
• Hawthorne Tee – a delicate lace features on the sleeves of this V neck tee design.

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