Crochet Flared Skirt with Increasing Shell Pattern
This crochet flared skirt is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your wardrobe. The increasing shell pattern creates a beautiful flared effect, making it flattering for all body types. Follow the pattern below to create your own stunning skirt.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply)
- Hook: US H/8 (UK 6, Metric 5 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge:
4 shells and 16 rows = 4 inches square
Pattern:
Start with a foundation chain that is a multiple of 6 + 1, to fit around your hips.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk 2 chs, 5 dc in next ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch; rep from * across, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first sc, *sc in next dc, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sc in next dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * across, turn.
- Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the skirt reaches your desired length, ending on a row 3.
- Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing:
Join yarn at the top of the skirt and work a row of sc stitches evenly around the waistband. Add a drawstring or elastic band if desired.
Optional Ruffle:
If you want to add a ruffle at the bottom of the skirt, simply work a row of shells around the edge, increasing the number of dc in each shell to create a ruffled effect.
Enjoy your gorgeous crochet flared skirt!
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