The Granny Style Skirt crochet pattern is an elegant and stylish design that incorporates the timeless beauty of granny squares into a comfortable and versatile skirt. This pattern provides instructions on how to create a granny square crochet skirt with a ribbed waistband, suitable for sizes XS to 5X. Whether worn casually or dressed up, this skirt is perfect for any occasion.
The Granny Style Skirt is a perfect addition to any wardrobe, and its classic design ensures a timeless appeal. You can match it with a range of tops, such as crop tops, tank tops, or blouses, for a perfect summer look. Alternatively, this skirt can be paired with boots and a sweater for the perfect winter outfit.
Create your own Granny Style Crochet Skirt and flaunt your style with confidence!
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Below you will find everything you need to make this crochet granny skirt, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet skirt pattern, please share!
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How long does it take to Crochet a Skirt?
Skirts are all the rage these days, and I’m thrilled to jump on the trend by designing my very own for this summer season. And what better way to do it than by incorporating a one-of-a-kind granny square style crochet skirt that’s sure to turn heads!
The question on everyone’s mind is, “How long will it take to crochet a skirt?” Well, the answer is entirely up to you! It all depends on how much time you have to commit to crocheting your granny squares, the pace at which you can crochet, and your skill level.
How to Crochet a Granny Square
Granny squares have been a beloved crochet design for generations, with their classic charm and timeless appeal. When I first began my crochet journey, granny squares were one of the first things I made.
If you have not yet made a granny square, I am excited to share this experience with you and guide you in creating a stunning and adorable granny square skirt. With this crochet skirt pattern, you will become a pro granny square maker. You are sure to love this free granny square pattern!
This basic double crochet granny square pattern is a true classic, loved by crochet enthusiasts worldwide. You can play with different colour options to create a unique look that perfectly suits your style – opt for bold, solid shades for a statement piece, or mix and match colours like I did to create an eye-catching, multicoloured design.
Whatever path you choose, the possibilities are endless when it comes to crafting this granny square skirt.
Moodboard Colour Inspiration Guide
When you purchase our Ebook, you will receive our exclusive Colour Inspiration Moodboard. This inspirational guide features over 20 beautiful and unique colour combinations that will spark your creativity and elevate your crochet projects.
Whether you’re looking for bold and vibrant hues or soft and subtle shades, our Colour Inspiration Moodboard has something for everyone. By incorporating these beautiful colour combinations into your projects, you can create unique and eye-catching pieces that are sure to impress.
We can’t wait to see what beautiful colours you incorporate into your projects using our Colour Inspiration Moodboard.
Is it Easy to Crochet a Skirt?
Are you interested in crocheting your own clothing but hesitant to start? Don’t worry; our easy beginner-friendly crochet skirt pattern is the ideal place to begin!
The Granny Pop Skirt is a simple and quick skirt pattern designed with straightforward granny squares, making it the perfect first project for beginners.
Once you have mastered the granny squares, you’ll be well on your way to completing this adorable skirt! With the help of our free tutorial video, along with the written pattern, this skirt will be achievable to anyone willing to give it a try!
Time Saving Tip!
Use the thumb join to limit weaving 8 tails per square to only 2! If you have not yet learned the thumb join, you can watch my crochet skirt tutorial.
While perfecting this technique may take a few tries, crocheters of all skill levels can easily learn it with a little practice.
What Kind of Yarn do you use to Crochet a Skirt?
In my opinion, the optimal yarn for crocheting a skirt would be a lightweight cotton material. Imagine wearing a beautifully crafted crochet skirt on a warm summer day at the beach or in the town.
To ensure maximum comfort, you’ll need a breathable and durable yarn that feels incredibly soft to the touch. For my crochet skirt, I used Comfy Sport from WeCrochet.
Comfy Sport from WeCrochet
Comfy Sport yarn is a unique blend of Pima cotton and acrylic microfiber, offering a breathable, soft, and elastic yarn that is easy to wear and care for. With the added durability of Pima cotton, this yarn is perfect for long-lasting projects that you’ll love for years to come.
Yarn Requirements
Sport Weight #2
136yd/50g, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic
Shown in Ivory (MC), Flamingo (A), Silver Sage (B), Sea Foam (C) and Parchment (D) – see chart for yarn requirements.
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
Yarn Substitutes
24/7 Cotton DK – 273 yards/100g – Made from 100% cotton, this easy-care yarn boasts a lovely sheen and drape, making it ideal for year-round knitting projects. Choose from a wide range of colours, neutrals, sparkles and prints to fit your needs and style.
Galileo Sport – 131 yds/50g – Galileo yarn packs a luxurious punch, pairing soft Merino wool with the brilliant luster and strength of bamboo. This blend creates a sport-weight yarn with delightful elasticity and drape, perfect for sensitive skin and baby projects.
Paintbox Cotton DK – 136yds/50g – Experience a rainbow of colours with Paintbox Yarns’ Cotton DK range. Crafted from 100% cotton, this yarn affords an enormous selection of colours to choose from, ensuring a satisfying choice for any knitting project.
Brava Sport – 273yds/100g – Brava is an affordable and versatile 100% acrylic yarn that’s gentle on sensitive skin but also hard-wearing for durability. Perfect for projects that require easy care and maintenance, it’s hypoallergenic and machine washable, making it accessible for everyone.
CotLin DK – 123 yards/50g – CotLin is a cotton and linen blend that’s perfect for making lightweight summer clothing. Its luxurious texture will upgrade any project you work on. Note that it’s slightly thicker than Comfy, so be sure to calculate the number of balls needed according to the yardage.
Premier Bamboo Fair (CDN) – 273 yds/100g – Bamboo Fair, the perfect blend of bamboo fibre and cotton, boasts a silky softness and subtle sheen that’s ideal for warm-weather projects. Perfect for a day trip to the beach or a summer picnic. It’s 60% bamboo and 40% cotton, and each 3.5 oz. ball contains 273 yds.
Ivory Colour Substitutes
Simply Cotton Organic Sport – 164yds/50g (Ivory Sub) – This 100% organic cotton yarn is great for you and the planet, with no dyes or bleach used in the processing to keep the fibre super soft. It’s slightly thinner than Comfy but still an easy and satisfying yarn to work with.
Bare Stroll Sport – 274yds/100g (ivory sub) – Get creative with Stroll yarn! This superwash-treated yarn is perfect for dying and absorbs colour excellently, giving you a wide range of vibrant hues to work with. Soft, cozy, and versatile, it’s an excellent addition to any crocheter’s stash whenever inspiration strikes.
Crochet Hooks Needed
US G/6 (4mm)
US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Additional Supplies
Sizing
XS ( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
The PDF digital download additionally includes the size chart, detailed instructions for both medium and long-length skirts, schematic measurements, and joining charts for your convenience.
Gauge
Granny Square: 4 rounds equal to 4″ x 4″ with 4.5mm hook
Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ with 4mm crochet hook in sc blo
Crochet Skirt Construction
To create the Granny Style Skirt, crochet the required number of granny square motifs for your desired size in the round. Seam the squares together using the flat slip stitch join method to form a rectangle, then seam the rectangle to close the skirt.
Add a waistband by crocheting around the top edge of the skirt, working a round of decreases, and finishing with a join-as-you-go ribbed band for a polished and professional look.
Video
The Granny Pop crochet Skirt tutorial also covers how to use the flat slip stitch joining technique to join the squares, along with a detailed explanation of how to create a waistband and join-as-you-go ribbed band, which will give your skirt a polished look.
This video tutorial is perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters, helping you learn new stitches and refine your existing techniques. The step-by-step guidance and clear visual instructions make it easy to follow along, even for those who are new to the world of crochet.
Granny Pop Skirt
Create a beautiful and stylish Granny Square Skirt with ease with my step-by-step instructional video tutorial! With this video, you’ll learn how to crochet a granny square while weaving in tails, as well as how to create a granny square using the thumb join technique so that there are fewer ends to weave in later.
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PATTERN
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Pattern Support
Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.
We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating our pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Notes
Make 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) squares for the short skirt.
Work in 1 colour or alternate colours. Use a thumb join to join colours as you go, or cut and weave tails.
Round 1:
With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1; rep from * [2 more times], pull ring tight, cut yarn approx. 2.5″ and attach new colour with a thumb join, sl st in ch 3 to join, sl st across to ch-1 sp OR sl st in first dc to join and fasten off. Work your preferred method throughout the pattern.
Round 2:
Join new colour in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * [2 more times], sl st in first dc to join and fasten off.
Round 3:
Join new colour in next ch-1 sp (corner), ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, *3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * [2 more times], sl st in first dc to join and fasten off.
Round 4:
Join MC colour in next ch-1 sp (corner), ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps, *3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * [2 more times], sl st in first dc to join and fasten off
Suggested Colour Combinations:
Alternate colours so that you use even amounts of each colour.
Seaming
The short skirt is 4 squares in length and 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) squares wide. Seam all squares together using the flat sl st join method. The method is demonstrated in the video tutorial.
Place 2 squares side by side with RS facing upwards. You will be slip-stitching through the loops to the inside of the squares. Sl st through the blo of the ch-1 corner of the square to the right. Sl st through the flo of the ch-1 corner of the square to the left. Keep working yarn to the back in the centre of the squares as you work.
Yarn over, pulling through all loops on the hook completing the sl st. In the same way, work through each st of the granny square finishing in the top ch-1 corner. Place 2 more squares above and continue working across the granny square beginning at the ch-1 corner. Continue adding squares for the width of the size you are working on, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) squares. Continue seaming per the diagram below. XS size is shown.
Next, seam together short Rows.
Once you have the skirt seamed into a large rectangle, seam the last short row to form the skirt.
Waistband
Round 1:
With a slip knot on the smaller hook, join MC to any seam between granny squares. Ch 1, *work 1 sc at the seam and in each dc across the first granny square (12 sts); rep from * around, sl st in the first sc to join—105 (118, 131, 144, 157, 170, 183, 196, 209) sts.
Round 2:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first sc to join—105 (118, 131, 144, 157, 170, 183, 196, 209) sts.
Round 3:
Ch 1, *work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog across the next 2 sts; rep from * around ending with 3 (4, 5, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) sts, work 1 sc in each remaining st, for S, 3X and 5X sc2tog last 2 sts—88 (98, 110 120, 131, 142, 152, 164, 174) sts.
XL ONLY
Round 4:
Ch 1, sc2tog across the first 2 sts, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first st to join—130 sts.
XS (S, M, L, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Round 4:
Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in the first sc to join—88 (98, 110 120, 142, 152, 164, 174) sts.
Ribbed Band
Ribbing is joined as you go to the waistband.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the waistband edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (waistband edge), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (waistband edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4-88 (98, 110, 120, 130, 142, 152, 164, 174):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st band together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Lightly steam the skirt to finish.
Wearing
To prevent stretching out the waistband, we recommend putting on the skirt by slipping it over your head. You could also weave through a tie.
Washing
For best results, machine wash the skirt in cold water and lay it flat to dry. If the waistband has stretched out from wearing, simply adjust it back into its original shape while the skirt is still damp.
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