Crochet Sunshine Stripes Skirt
The Crochet Sunshine Stripes Skirt is an absolute showstopper! Picture this: vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and white dancing together in perfect harmony to create a piece that radiates joy and warmth. The intricate crochet work adds a lovely texture, making it both a visual delight and a tactile treat. This skirt is not just a clothing item; it's a mood booster, guaranteed to brighten up any outfit and bring a smile to your face. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or a fun day at the beach, this skirt will effortlessly elevate your look and have heads turning in admiration. Trust me, you'll feel like a walking ray of sunshine in this charming piece!
Knitting instructions:
Sizes: 34/36 (38/40 to 42/44) 46/48
You will need
- Yarn (100% wool; 120 m/50 g) — 150 g each of pink, red, and beige, and 100 g each of wine-red, coral, and yellow.
- Hooks No. 3.5 and 4.
- Elastic band, length equal to the waist circumference and 4 cm wide.
Single crochet (sc): start each row with 1 chain stitch for height.
Crochet pattern: follow the provided diagram. Crochet the 1st and 2nd rounds once, then repeat the 2nd round 16 times. Crochet the 19th to 21st rounds once, then repeat the 22nd round 20 times. Finally, crochet the 42nd to 45th rounds once. If the symbols are connected at the bottom, crochet the stitches into the same base loop.
Stripe sequence: 8 rounds with coral yarn, 2 rounds with red, 8 rounds with beige yarn, 2 rounds with wine-red, 8 rounds with red, 10 rounds with pink, 2 rounds with beige, 2 rounds with wine-red, 3 rounds with red yarn. When changing yarn colors, work the last stitch of the old color with the new color.
Gauge: (hook No. 3.5) single crochet — 20 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm; crochet pattern, rounds 1-18 — 6 repeats x 12 rounds = 10 x 10 cm.
Skirt instructions
Important: First, crochet the belt in rows back and forth across, then crochet the skirt in circular rows from top to bottom.
Belt: With yellow yarn and hook No. 3.5, make a starting chain of 18 chain stitches + 1 chain stitch for height and crochet 86 (94 — 102) 110 cm = 216 (236 — 256) 276 rows of sc. Finish the belt. Make the middle seam by sewing the starting row to the last row. Fold the belt in half lengthwise, insert the elastic band, and sew the longitudinal edges of the belt together.
Skirt: With coral yarn and hook No. 3.5, crochet the pattern into the belt seam and continue, alternating stripes. For this, perform the crochet pattern repeat every 4th row of the belt. From the 19th round of the pattern, continue with hook No. 4. For increases, in the 21st round, skip only 2 dc in every 5th repeat. Finish the skirt.