Hooked on Style? This Easy Crochet Skirt's Got You Covered! Inspired by stylish ripples, you'll create a vibrant rectangle using the granny ripple stitch, then transform it into a unique, colorful skirt.
Fast Crochet Granny Ripple Chevron Skirt
Perfect for any season, this skirt can be customized for your shape, offering a high-waisted fit with an adjustable drawstring for comfort. Its wavy peaks and valleys texture adds a playful flair that catches the eye, making it not only a fun project but also a delightful addition to your wardrobe.
Making The Fast Crochet Granny Ripple Chevron Skirt
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Cotton yarn (recommended Friends Cotton 8/8) - any size 3 yarn.
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (or use as recommended for tighter stitches).
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- yo: yarn over
- cluster: 3 dc in the same stitch
Step by step Instructions
Foundation Chain
- Make a Slip Knot: Create a slip knot and begin your chain.
- Chain Multiples of 18: Continue chaining in multiples of 18 until the chain measures your hips measurements minus 2 inches (for cotton yarn) or minus 4 inches (for acrylic yarn).
Row 1:
- Skip 4 chains and make a cluster (3 dc) in the fifth chain.
- Skip 2 chains, make a cluster in the next chain. Repeat until three clusters are made.
- To create a peak, ch 3, make a cluster in the same stitch where the last cluster sits.
- Skip 2 chains, and make clusters until another 3 are completed.
- For the valley, skip 5 chains, make a cluster in the sixth chain, continue making three clusters.
- Repeat steps 3-5 to the end of the row.
Row 2:
- Change color if desired, and turn your work.
- Chain 4 to start, make first cluster between the first and second clusters.
- Make the second cluster between the next two clusters.
- For the third cluster, work into the top chain 3 space from the row below, then create a peak by chaining 3 and making another cluster in the same space.
- Continue until the end of the row, ending with a dc in the last chain of the turning chain from the previous row.
Continue Pattern:
- Repeat Row 2 (change colors as desired) until the skirt reaches desired length, minus 5 or 6 inches for waistband shaping.
Reduction Rows:
- Begin reduction by omitting the first peak or valley as necessary.
- Continue reductions until you achieve the desired waist measurement.
Finishing Touches:
- Waistband: Once you've completed the length, create a waistband using 1-2 rows of half double crochet stitches. Consider reductions in this row if needed for a snug fit.
- Join the Skirt: Join the sides of the rectangle leaving a slit for walking ease.
- Neaten Edges: Make single crochet or desired border stitch pattern along the slit and waistband if needed.
- Drawstring/Elastic: Add a drawstring through the waistband stitches using a length of yarn or a crochet chain.
Final Steps
- Weave in all tails with the darning needle.
- Block the skirt if necessary for shaping and size uniformity.
Note: The pattern involves adjusting the size for different body measurements and may vary based on the yarn and hook size used. Adjust the lengths and reductions according to your own measurements for a perfect fit.
Additional: If diagrams or visual aids are helpful, consider taking screenshots of any relevant parts of the video or checking other resources for similar crochet stitches that might clarify visual details.
