Crochet skirt pattern for Kids
Crochet skirt pattern for kids is one of the cutest projects I love to design. If you have been following my designing process, you would know that I love designing crochet skirts. After completing the serenity adult crochet skirt, I knew it would look cute in the kid’s version and off course, it is not disappointing.
The full flare in this beautiful crochet skirt makes it a must make and must wear for any girl that loves skirt.
Yarn suggestion for this crochet skirt pattern for kids
For this crochet skirt, I wanted I wanted an ombre effect and in Pink. Searching through my yarn stash, I could only find sport weight yarn int he colors that I love. Hence the reason why I have doubled the yarn for a DK (#2) weight. Simply put, you need a DK weight yarn for this pattern.
Sizes available in this easy crochet skirt pattern for kids
Size(s) and color codes – 0 – 6mths (1-4), (5 -10), (11-12) yrs
Finished Measurement –
Waist Measurement: 20 (21 – 22.5), (23 – 24), (24 – 25)”
Length of skirt: 10 (10, 14, 18)”
Band = 2.5
The shown skirt is in the infant size.
Adjustments/fittings
- Length of skirt: increase or decrease the repeats for the body.
- How full the flare is: reduce or increase the increases as you seem fit
Check out the adult version of this cute skirt – Serenity adult crochet skirt free pattern. It would make a beautiful matching set for a mummy and me set.
Matching this cute crochet skirt for kids with a beautiful pair of booties would make a great gift for a newborn. Luckily, this skirt comes in infant sizes also.
The serenity crochet skirt is available as a free pattern, simply scroll down for the pattern. If you would prefer to get the print friendly, ad-free version, you can use the links below.
Serinity crochet kids skirt pattern on Ravlery
Serenity crochet skirt pattern on ETSY
Materials needed for the Serenity crochet skirt kids’ version
Yarn – This prototype was made using Hobbii Twister, 4 ply (55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic, 1000 m (1,094 yds) per 250 g (8.8 oz) Ball)
Prototype made using – Rhubarb & Cream (33)
Please note that I use 2 strands of the yarn held together all through. This is equivalent to DK (#3)
Estimated Total Yardage
400 (500, 600, 1100) yards
Hook and other Materials
4 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge
16 sts over 9 rows = 4’’by 4” made in dc before blocking.
Go up or down hook size if necessary, to obtain a gauge.
Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Similar #3 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
- Stitch count is written after each round with the smallest XS written first and the other in the ().
Difficulty Level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Slip stitch – sl st
Front Post double crochet – FPdc
3rd loop
Special stitches
- Crossed double crochet (xdc)
First round of xdc = *Skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made into the skipped st, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops,
The first xdc made
Rep from * to the end
Subsequent rounds of xdc =
*Skip the first leg of xdc, dc in the second leg of xdc, crocheting over the dc just made into the first leg of xdc, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops
Please note that the next rows of xdc might not always be made over the previous xdc because of the increase.
- Crossed double crochet lace (Xdcl)
First row of xdcl = *Skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, crocheting over the dc just made into the 1st skipped st, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops, ch 1
The first xdcl made
Rep from * to the end
Rows 2 and the remaining rows of xdcl =
*Skip the first leg of xdcl and next ch sp, dc in the second leg of xdcl, ch 1, crocheting over the dc just made into the first leg of xdcl, yarn over, insert hook into skipped stitch and yarn over (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops, ch 1, skip next ch sp
First xdcl of xdcl made.
Rep from * to the end.
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Instruction for the crochet skirt free pattern for Kids
Section 1 – Skirt
Chain 73 (83, 93, 103)
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 71 (81, 91, 101) dc
Fit check
You should have a good fit across your waist. If not, go up or down a size.
Row 2: Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch here and throughout the pattern), dc in first st, *xdc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from * to the last 5 sts, xdc in next 4 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 84 (96, 108, 120) sts
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, *xdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * to the last 5 sts, xdc in next 4 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 97 (111, 125, 139) sts
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 6 sts, rep from * to the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 110 (126, 142, 158) sts
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, xdc in next 6 sts, rep from * to the last 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, xdc in next 4 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 123 (141, 159, 177) sts
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, rep from * to the last 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 6 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 136 (156, 176, 196) sts
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 6 sts, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, rep from * to the last 9 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 6 sts dc in the last st, turn. 149 (171, 193, 215) sts
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, rep from * to the last 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 162 (186, 210, 234) sts
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, rep from * to the last 9 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 6 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 175 (201, 227, 253) sts
Row 10: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 12 sts, rep from * to the last 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 188 (216, 244, 272) sts
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 12 sts, rep from * to the last 11 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 201 (231, 261, 291) sts
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 10 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 14 sts, rep from * to the last 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 214 (246, 278, 310) sts
Row 13 – 15: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next across, until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 214 (246, 278, 310)sts
Row 16: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 14 sts, rep from * to the last 13 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 227 (261, 295, 329) sts
Row 17: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 16 sts, rep from * to the last 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 8 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 240 (276, 312, 348) sts
Rows 18 – 20: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next across, until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 240 (276, 312, 348) sts
Row 21: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 12 sts, rep from * to the last 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 4 sts, dc in the last 2 sts, turn. 253 (291, 329, 367) sts
Rows 22 – 26: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next across, until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 253 (291, 329, 367, 405, 443, 481, 505, 543) sts
Row 27: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, xdc in next 12 sts, rep from * to the last 12 sts, 2 dc in next st, xdc in next 10 sts, dc in the last st, turn. 266 (306, 346, 386) sts
Rows 28 – 32: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc in next across, until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 277 (306, 346, 386) sts
Continue the repeat sequence for a longer version.
Fasten off
Section 2 – Band
Join yarn with a sl st to the beginning of the foundation chain.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn 71 (81, 91, 101) dc
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdcl across until the last st, dc in last st, turn
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat row 2
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Section 3 – Edging
Crocheting down the opening of the skirt from the band downwards
Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each edge across, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across
Fasten off
Section 4 – Button hole
Join yarn with a sl st to the other side of the opening
Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each edge across, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st,*ch 2, skip next 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts*, rep from * to the end, turn
Row 3: Ch hdc in each st across
Fasten off.
Sew buttons to the corresponding side.
Sew it ends.
Fasten off
Section 2 – Band
Join yarn with a sl st to the beginning of the foundation chain.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn 73 (82, 93, 102) dc
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdcl across until the last st, dc in last st, turn
Row 3: Repeat row 2 of xdcl
Count the chain spaces as a stitch in the next row
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Section 3 – Edging
Crocheting down the opening of the skirt from the band downwards
Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each edge across, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across
Fasten off
Section 4 – Button hole
Join yarn with a sl st to the other side of the opening
Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each edge across, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, rep from to the end, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across
Fasten off.
Sew buttons to the corresponding side.
Sew it ends.
Fasten off
Weave in ends, block to measurements.
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