Free Crochet A-Line Skirt: Peach Fuzz Pattern

Pattern Description:

This Crochet A-Line skirt is simple to make, requiring knowledge of the half double crochet (hdc) and Suzette stitches. The body of the skirt uses hdc, while a block of the Suzette stitch forms the border. 

Construction begins with crocheting a band of single crochet (sc) rows to cover a 1-inch elastic waistband. The pattern is available in both English and Spanish.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Vidalana Yarn from Knitcrate in Tiger Lily (DK Weight). The blend includes Merino, Alpaca, and Cotton, offering softness, a nice halo, and breathability.
  • 3 Hanks (size small)
  • 4 Hanks (medium)
  • 5 Hanks (Large)
  • 6 Hanks (X-L)
• Elastic: 1″ Elastic cut to your specific waist size.
• Hook: 4mm hook.
• Other: Stitch marker, pair of scissors, and a darning needle.
• Optional: 20 g of a contrasting colour.
• Stitches Used: Chain (CH), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), and the Suzette stitch (1 sc and 1 dc in the same stitch).

Measurements & Sizing:

SizeWaist to Fit (Inches)Waist to Fit (cm)S26-2767-68.5M28-3071-76L32-3481.5-86.5XL35-3791-96

Notes on Fit:

• The skirt is designed to fit the waist measurements specified.
• Because a 1-inch elastic is used as a waistband, the skirt should stretch comfortably 3-4″ more than the size it was initially cut to.

Gauge:

• The required gauge is 12 rows, 17 stitches in 4″ or 10cm when working in hdc using a 4mm furls crochet hook.

Abbreviations Used:

• CH: Chain.
• sc: Single crochet.
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• suzzette stitch: 1 sc and 1 dc worked in the same stitch.

Instructions for Making the Crochet A-Line Skirt: Peach Fuzz Pattern:

Waistband Construction

The skirt uses an elastic waistband to help the skirt stay up.

1. Prepare Elastic: Cut a piece of 1″ elastic to fit around your waist. If the elastic is not rescued from an existing garment, hold the ends together and sew them using a 5/8″ seam allowance.
2. Foundation: Grab yarn, make a slip knot, leaving a long tail for sewing ends later. CH 9.
3. R1 (sc): Make 1 sc in the second CH from the hook, then sc in the remaining chains. 8 sc. CH 1 and turn.
4. R2 (sc rows): Work 1 sc in each sc for 134 (152, 168, 186, 202) rows. CH 1 and turn.
5. Joining: Fold the crochet band over the elastic (covering the long/raw edges). Join the folded edges with 134 (152, 168, 186, 202) single crochet stitches. Slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc to join.
6. Starting the Round: CH 2, place stitch marker. The pattern recommends working in the round and using a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round to avoid a traveling seam. Use the long tail of yarn to sew the gap over the elastic shut before starting the skirt proper, or wait until the skirt is finished.

Skirt Body (hdc)

The skirt body starts working in the round from the sc join.

• Rnd 1: Skip the first sc (the CH 2 counts as the first hdc). Hdc in every single crochet: 134 (152, 168, 186, 202) sts. Do not join.
• Rnd 2: Work 1 hdc in every hdc around. 134 (152, 168, 186, 202) sts.
• Rnd 3 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 22 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. After the last increase, you will not have 22 hdc left (this is true for every increase round). 140 (158, 174, 192, 208) sts.
• Rnd 4: 1 hdc in every hdc. 140 (158, 174, 192, 208) sts.
• Rnd 5 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 23 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 146 (164, 180, 198, 214) sts.
• Rnd 6: 1 hdc in every hdc. 146 (164, 180, 198, 214) sts.
• Rnd 7 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 24 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 152 (170, 186, 204, 220) sts.
• Rnd 8: 1 hdc in every hdc. 152 (170, 186, 204, 220) sts.
• Rnd 9 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 25 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 158 (176, 192, 210, 226) sts.
• Rnd 10: 1 hdc in every hdc. 158 (176, 192, 210, 226) sts.
• Rnd 11 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 26 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 164 (182, 198, 216, 232) sts.
• Rnd 12: 1 hdc in every hdc. 164 (182, 198, 216, 232) sts.
• Rnd 13 (Increase): Increase round (6 stitches increased). 27 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 170 (188, 204, 222, 238) sts.
• Rnd 14: 1 hdc in every hdc. 170 (188, 204, 222, 238) sts.
• Rnd 15 (Increase): Increase round. 28 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 176 (194, 210, 228, 244) sts.
• Rnd 16: 1 hdc in every hdc. 176 (194, 210, 228, 244) sts.
• Rnd 17 (Increase): Increase round. 29 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 182 (200, 216, 234, 250) sts.
• Rnd 18: 1 hdc in every hdc. 182 (200, 216, 234, 250) sts.
• Rnd 19 (Increase): Increase round. 30 hdc, 2 hdc inc. Repeat from to around. 188 (206, 222, 240, 256) sts.
• Rnd 20 – 47: 1 hdc in every hdc. The stitch count remains 188 (206, 222, 240, 256) sts.

Note on Length: If a longer skirt is desired, you should add rows after the increases are complete (i.e., after Rnd 47).

Border (Suzette Stitch)

The border uses a block of the Suzette stitch.

• Rnd 48: CH 1, make a suzzette stitch in the same space. SK 1, suzzette stitch. Repeat from to around. Sl st to the first sc to join. CH 1.
• Rnd 49 – 51: Work the suzzette stitch in every sc from the previous row. Sl st to join and CH 1.

Finishing

Fasten off, weave in ends, and wear proudly!