Ethereal Crochet Skirt Pattern for Day-to-Night Glam

ByClaire Hours

Step out in style with crochet skirt pattern that highlights your unique flair and confidence using easy instruction perfect for any occasion.

Wearing something colorful and beautiful is a true joy, especially when it’s made by your own hands. A skirt made with yarn and a crochet hook is soft, comfortable, and easy to wear for any occasion. You can use a crochet skirt pattern to create any style you like—from a short skirt that is perfect for a sunny day outside to a longer one that makes you feel special on a festive evening

Stylish Crochet Skirt Pattern for Trending Outfits

This skirt looks great whether you are relaxing at home, visiting family, or going to the market. By following a simple crochet skirt pattern with easy steps and photos, you can make a lovely skirt for yourself or to give as a gift. Choose your favorite yarn color and add details like a button or a flower to make your skirt special. Every time you wear your own creation, it shows your unique style and the care you put into making something beautiful.

Materials List

  • Yarn:
    • Cléa (fingering-weight cotton, single strand recommended)
    • Color example: 7684 (very light beige); approx. 1 ball (500m/100g). You will have yarn leftover.
    • Substitutes: Anne, Camila Fashion, Charm, Cléa 1000 (held double).
  • Hook: 1.75mm (US steel hook size 4)
    • Or choose size to achieve desired drape; larger hooks will produce larger skirt.
  • Optional:
    • Elastic band for waistband
    • Tapestry/yarn needle
    • Scissors
    • Measuring tape

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
picot 3-ch picot = ch 3, sl st in first ch
sp space
rep repeat
() instructions to repeat

Special Notes

  • All rounds are worked in joined rounds; always close with a sl st.
  • The skirt is worked from the waistband downward and designed to stretch for a comfortable fit.
  • Instructions are given in multiples; adjust chain foundation to hip or waist size (minus 10cm for stretching).
  • Pattern is easily adjustable for length or yarn choices.

Pattern Instructions

1. Waistband and Foundation

  1. Take your hip measurement. Subtract 10cm for positive ease/stretch.
  2. Foundation Chain:
    • Ch a multiple of 16 to fit your measurement.
    • Example: For skirt in video, ch 224 (16 x 14).
  3. Join:
    • Join with a sl st to first ch, being careful not to twist.

2. Lace Block Section

  1. Round 1:
    • Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 chs (3 dc block).
    • Ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs (repeat this block)
    • Continue: (Ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs) rep around.
    • Join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 3.
  2. Rounds 2–9:
    • Sl st to next ch-1 sp.
    • Ch 3, 2 dc into ch-1 sp (3 dc block), ch 1.
    • Continue: (3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) rep around.
    • End after 8 rows total.

3. Large Lace Block Section

  1. Round 10:
    • Sl st to next ch-1 sp.
    • Ch 3, 2 dc into ch-1 sp (3 dc block), ch 4.
    • Continue: (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 4) rep around.
    • End with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 3.
  2. Rounds 11–15:
    • Rep as above (3 dc block in sp, ch 4).
    • Complete 5 rounds in this manner.

4. Mixed Fan & Rings Section

  1. Round 16:
    • Sl st to ch-1 sp.
    • Ch 3, 2 dc in sp (complete 3 dc block).
    • Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4.
    • (3 dc block in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4) rep around.
    • End with sl st.

5. Fan Expansion Section

  1. Round 17:
    • Ch 3, dc in each dc of previous block, 2 dc in ch-1 sp before, 2 dc in ch-1 sp after (i.e., 2 dc before, dc in each dc, 2 dc after).
    • Ch 4, sc in ch-4 ring, ch 4, sc in next ring, ch 4.
    • Rep around.
  2. Round 18:
    • Ch 3, dc in each dc from previous round (increase count as needed for symmetry).
    • 2 dc in ch-1 sp before/after block.
    • Ch 4, sc in ch-4 ring, ch 4, sc in next ring.

6. Decrease Section

  1. Round 19:
    • Ch 3, dc in each dc EXCEPT skip first 2 and last 2 dc of block.
    • Ch 4, sc in ring, ch 4, sc in next ring, ch 4.
  2. Rounds 20–21:
    • Repeat above: skip first 2 and last 2 dc in blocks (7 dc remain in center after decreases).
    • Continue ch-4/sc ring sections.

7. Ring Section

  1. Round 22:
    • Ch 4, sc in ring, ch 4, sc in next ring, ch 4, sc in next ring, ch 4, sc in ring (skip block).
  2. Round 23:
    • Repeat as above: all rings, no blocks.

8. Fan Section

  1. Round 24:
    • Sl st to center of ring, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same ring (fan).
    • No ch between, go to next ring and repeat.

9. Picot Edging (Hem)

  1. Round 25:
    • Sl st to center of fan.
    • [dc, picot (ch 3, sl st in dc), dc, picot] for 5 dc separated by picots.
    • Sc in space between fans.
    • Repeat around.
  2. Finish: Sl st, cut yarn, weave in end.

10. Top Edging & Drawstring

  1. Join Yarn at waistband edge.
  2. Edging:
    • [Ch 2, 3 dc in next sp, sc in next sp] rep around.
    • Finish with sl st, cut yarn, weave in ends.
  3. Drawstring:
    • Make a chain approx. 1.2m long (double yarn optional), or use elastic.
    • Weave chain or elastic through spaces at waistband.

Conclusion

Enjoy your elegant lace crochet skirt!

  • Stretches nicely for a short skirt; consider lining for different occasions.
  • Pattern is easily customizable for size, yarn, and skirt length.
  • One ball is enough for two skirts, making this project economical.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Adjust length and fullness by increasing or decreasing row repeats or hook size.
  • If skirt is too tight or too loose, change hook size or adjust chain multiple at start.
  • Picot hem and fans provide a delicate finish.
  • For best fit: Always subtract 10cm from your actual hip measurement before starting for positive ease/stretch.
  • Drawstring vs elastic: Use whichever feels best for you.

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