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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the skirt reaches your desired length, ending on a row 3.
5. 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!