This flirty, floral crochet skirt is a perfect summer wardrobe addition—stylish, breathable, and surprisingly easy to make! Whether you want a mini, midi, or maxi look, this pattern is adjustable and works up beautifully with colorful yarn and floral granny squares.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Light DK or sport weight cotton yarn in floral colors (e.g. white, pink, green, yellow, lavender)
- Hook: 3.5mm–4mm (US E–G), depending on your tension
- Elastic waistband or drawstring (optional)
- Tapestry needle & scissors
🌼 Design Overview:
This skirt is made from crocheted floral granny squares that are stitched together and finished with a waistband and hem. It can be lined or worn with bike shorts underneath.
Suggested Square Type:
🌸 Daisy granny squares, rose granny squares, or 3D flower motifs
Basic Steps:
1. Make the Floral Granny Squares
- Choose a motif (simple daisy or flower in a square).
- Make 20–40 squares depending on your size and skirt length.
- Use the same border color for all squares to ensure a unified look when joining.
2. Join the Squares
- Use the join-as-you-go method or sew the squares together using a whip stitch or slip stitch seam.
- Shape your joined squares into a tube (wrap skirt version works too!).
- Optional: add triangular panels for a flared hem.
3. Add a Waistband
- Crochet a band of SC or HDC around the top.
- Insert an elastic band OR create a drawstring casing by folding the waistband over and stitching it down.
- Add a drawstring tie using chained yarn or ribbon if desired.
4. Add a Hemline
- Add decorative shells, picots, or scallop edging to the bottom of the skirt.
- Optional: add lining for comfort using lightweight cotton fabric.
📏 Sizing Tips:
| Size | Waist (in) | Squares Across | Squares Tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 26–28 | 5 | 3–4 |
| M | 29–32 | 6 | 4–5 |
| L | 33–36 | 7 | 4–6 |
Make more squares for a longer or fuller skirt.
🎨 Style Ideas:
- 🌻 Sunflower skirt – Use black, yellow, and green
- 🌹 Romantic roses – Use dusty pinks and creams
- 🦋 Boho garden – Combine many colorful flowers with a neutral border
Pattern and tutorial by Chenda DIY