Maxi crochet lace skirt: Free Pattern
A maxi crochet lace skirt has been a fashion staple for decades, and they show no signs of going out of style any time soon. This skirt combines the elegance of lace with the comfort and versatility of a maxi skirt.
I hope you enjoy the making of this size-inclusive skirt and even more when you style yours.
This is a free crochet pattern, scroll down for instructions. You can get the ad-free PDF either Ravelry or on ETSY.
This maxi crochet lace skirt is one that would flatter any shape and size in the color(s) of your choice.
Have you seen the convertible crochet dress styled in 12 different ways? The dress was the inspiration for this maxi crochet skirt pattern.
Since you love this maxi crochet lace skirt-free pattern, you might also love the other crochet skirts on the blog
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Tulip maxi crochet lace skirt sizes
Size(s) and color code – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Waist: 24 (26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 46, 50)”
Hip Measurement: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52 56, 60, 64)”
Skirt Length: 30 (32, 34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40)”
The modeled garment is shown in medium.
Pick a size using the waist measurement.
The Hip measurement is flared out, as such it has about 6 – 7” of positive ease around the hip, and an elastic band is added to the waist, to make it snug/fitted.
Supplies needed for the maxi crochet lace skirt pattern
Yarn – Any #2 weight yarn would be perfect for this skirt! This prototype was made using Hobbii Dahlia Mixo, #2 (100% Cotton, 874 yards/ 800 m per 7oz/200g Cake)
I used about 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) cakes for the different sizes.
Estimated Total Yardage
1600 (1800, 2000, 2200, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400) yards
Hook and other material
4 mm Crochet Hook
Elastic Band = ⅛ to ½” thickness by 20 (22, 24, 26, 32, 36, 40, 42, 46)”
Gauge
19 sts and 16 Rows = 10 cm/4” before Blocking. Made in hdc
Adjust hook size, if necessary, to obtain gauge.
Tulip crochet long skirt pattern notes
1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Similar #2 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
3. Chains at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch except indicated.
Some samples of Tulip maxi crochet lace skirt made by my dear testers – @Midawi and @MikaelaRaela
Construction notes for your long crochet skirt project
1. This skirt is worked in 2 parts, part 1 is worked from the hips downwards, while Part 2 is from the hips upwards towards the waist.
2. Both parts worked in rounds and in 1 piece.
Adjustment/fitting for your maxi crochet lace skirt
Length of skirt: increase or decrease the repeat for the skirt, done in part 2.
Difficulty level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Double crochet – dc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Slip stitch – sl st
Repeat – rep
Special stitches
V stitch = dc, ch 1, dc in the indicated stitch.
Cluster = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same stitch.
Maxi crochet lace skirt – free pattern
Part 1: Hip Downwards
Chain 150 (165, 180, 195, 210, 225, 240, 255, 270), join with a sl st to beginning ch, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each ch around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 150 (165, 180, 195, 210, 225, 240, 255, 270) hdc
Rounds 2 – 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 150 (165, 180, 195, 210, 225, 240, 255, 270) hdc
Round 7: Ch 2, *skip next 2 sts, cluster in next st, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90) clusters
Rounds 8 – 11: Ch 2, cluster in each ch 2 sp around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90) clusters
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in next ch 2 sp, *ch 4, sc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * to end, ch 4, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90) sc/ch sp
Round 13: Ch 3, *V st in next st, V st in next ch 4 sp, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) V sts
Rounds 14 – 15: Ch 3, V st in each ch 1 sp around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) V sts
– Stitches in () or {} are to be repeated.
– Repeated stitches are also sometimes referred to with * or **
– Stitches in [] are to be skipped.
Round 1: Ch 2, *cluster in next V st, 2 dc in next 9 V sts, rep from * to end, ch 2, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 220 (242, 264, 286, 308, 330, 352, 374, 396) dc, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) ch sps
Round 2: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 14 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, rep from * to end, skip last ch 2 sp, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 200 (220, 240, 260, 196, 280, 320, 340, 360) dc, 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) ch sps
Round 3: Ch 2, *(skip next 2 sts, cluster in ch 2 sp, ch 2), rep () 1 more time, skip next 2 sts and ch 2 sp, dc in next 14 sts, ch 2, skip ch 2 sp, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 220 (242, 264, 286, 208, 330, 352, 374, 396) dc, 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90) ch sps
Round 4: Ch 2, *(cluster in ch 2 sp, ch 2) rep () 2 more times, skip next [2 sts, ch sp and next st], dc in next 12 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 240 (264, 288, 312, 336, 360, 384, 408, 432) dc, 70 (77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126) ch sps
Round 5: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], 3 dc in next st, skip next [ch 2 sp and next st], ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 12 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, ch 2, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 260 (286, 312, 338, 364, 390, 416, 442, 468) dc, 70 (77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126) ch sps
Round 6: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 3 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 10 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 240 (264, 288, 312, 336, 360, 384, 408, 432) dc, 70 (77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 118, 125) ch sps.
Round 7: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch sp and next st], dc in next 8 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 280 (308, 336, 364, 392, 420, 448, 476, 504) dc, 70 (77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 118, 125) ch sps.
Round 8: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], {dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2}, rep {} once more, skip next 2 sts, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch sp], dc in next 8 sts, ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 320 (352, 384, 416, 448, 480, 512, 544, 576) dc, 71 (78, 85, 91, 99, 106, 113, 119, 126) ch sps.
Round 9: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], {dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2} rep between {} once, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch sp and next st], dc in next 6 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 340 (374, 408, 442, 476, 510, 544, 578, 612) dc, 71 (78, 85, 91, 99, 106, 113, 119, 126) ch sps.
Round 10: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], {dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2}, rep {} once more, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next (2 sts, ch sp), dc in next 6 sts, ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 380 (419, 456, 494, 532, 570, 608, 646, 684) dc, 71 (78, 85, 91, 99, 106, 113, 119, 126) ch sps.
Round 11: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 11 sts, skip next st, ch 2, dc in next ch 2 sp, skip next st, ch 2, dc in next 11 sts, ch 2, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 4 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 350 (385, 420, 455, 490, 525, 560, 595, 630) dc, 80 (88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144) ch sps.
Round 12: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 10 sts, ch 2, skip next [st and ch 2 sp], cluster in next st, skip next [ch 2 sp and next st], ch 2, dc in next 10 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 4 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 360 (396, 432, 468, 504, 540, 576, 612, 648) dc, 90 (99, 108, 117, 126, 135, 144, 13, 162) ch sp
Round 13: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 9 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, and ch 2 sp], (dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts), skip next [ch 2 sp and next st], ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 2 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 340 (374, 408, 442, 476, 510, 544, 578, 612) dc, 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) ch sp
Round 14: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp], dc in next 8 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next 2 sts, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 8 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 2 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 340 (374, 408, 442, 476, 510, 544, 578, 612) dc, 110 (121, 132, 143, 154, 165, 176, 187, 198) ch sp
Round 15: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], {(cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next 2 sts}, rep {} 2 more times, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 2 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 360 (396, 432, 468, 504, 540, 576, 612, 648) dc, 110 (121, 132, 143, 154, 165, 176, 187, 198) ch sp
Round 16: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], {(cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and next ch sp]}, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, skip [next st and ch sp], 3 dc in next st, skip next [st, ch 2 and 2 sts], ch 2, rep {} in next ch 2 sp, dc in next 5 sts, skip next st, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next st, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 330 (363, 296, 429, 462, 495, 528, 561, 594) dc, 130 (143, 156, 169, 182, 195, 208, 221, 234) ch sps
Round 17: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], {(cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and next ch sp}, dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch sp, dc in next 3 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and ch 2], rep {} in next ch 2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next st, skip next [ch 2 sp and 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 290 (319, 348, 377, 406, 434, 464, 493, 522) dc, 130 (143, 156, 169, 182, 195, 208, 221, 234) Ch sps
Round 18: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next st, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip [next 2 sts and ch sp], 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next ch sp, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and 2 sts], cluster in ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next st, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, cluster in next ch 2 sp, ch 5, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 300 (330, 360, 390, 420, 450, 480, 510, 540) dc, 120 (132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204, 216) ch sp
Round 19: Ch 2, *cluster in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp, next st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 5, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and next ch sp], {dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp}, rep {} one more time, skip next 2 sts, (cluster, ch 5) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp, next st, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 5) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 5 sp and 2 sts], rep from * to end, ch 2, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 320 (352, 384, 416, 448, 480, 512, 544, 576) dc, 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) ch sp
Round 20: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 5) in ch 2 sp, skip next ch 5 sp, skip next 2 sts, (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and next ch sp], {dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp}, rep {} one more time, skip next 2 sts, (cluster, ch 5) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 5 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and 2 chs], dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 and 2 sts], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 370 (407, 444, 481, 518, 555, 592, 629, 666) dc, 110 (121, 132, 143, 154, 165, 176, 187, 198) ch sp
Round 21: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 4) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 5 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], {dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2}, rep {} one more time, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 4) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 5 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], 2 dc in next st, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 and 2 sts], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 420 (462, 504, 546, 588, 630, 672, 714, 756) dc, 110 (121, 132, 143, 154, 165, 176, 187, 198) ch sp
Round 22: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 4 sp], rep () in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 11 sts, skip next st, ch 2, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 11 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 4 sp], cluster in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 2 sts, skip next ch 2 sp, ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch.
410 (451, 492, 533, 574, 615, 656, 697, 738) dc, 120 (132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204, 216) ch sp
Round 23: Ch 2, (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 10 sts, ch 2, skip next [st and ch 2 sp], cluster in next st, skip next [ch 2 sp and next st], ch 2, dc in next 10 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], {(cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts]}, rep {} once more, dc in next 2 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 420 (462, 504, 546, 588, 630, 672, 714, 756) dc, 130 (143, 156, 169, 182, 195, 208, 221, 234) ch sps
Round 24: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp, and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], dc in next 9 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, and ch 2 sp], (dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, cluster in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts), skip next [ch 2 sp and next st], ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, {(cluster, ch 2)} in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], rep {} once more, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], 2 dc in next 2 sts, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 460 (506, 552, 598, 644, 690, 736, 782, 828) dc, 150 (165, 180, 195, 210, 225, 240, 255, 270) ch sps
Note – You can either work into the chains or into the chain spaces, whichever is most convenient for you would work.
Round 25: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next {9 sts, 2 chs, 2 sts, 2 chs and 2 sts}, ch 2, (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, dc in next {2 sts, 2 chs, 2 sts, 2 chs, and 9 sts}, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp, and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc4tog, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], ch 2, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 550 (605, 660, 715, 770, 825, 880, 935, 990) dc, 130 (143, 156, 169, 182, 195, 208, 221, 234) ch sps
Round 26: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 17 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and next 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in next ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 17 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp, 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp, st, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 540 (594, 648, 702, 756, 810, 864, 918, 972) dc, 120 (132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204, 216) ch sps
Round 27: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, {skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], dc in next 5 sts, ch 7, skip next 7 sts, dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp}, rep {} one more time, skip next [2 sts, and ch 2 sp], (cluster ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and next ch 2 sp], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 400 (440, 480, 520, 560, 600, 640, 680, 720) dc, 140 (154, 168, 182, 196, 210, 224, 238, 252) ch sps.
Round 28: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 2 sp], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, {skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp], dc in next 5 sts, ch 7, skip next ch 7 sp, dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip next [ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp}, rep from {} one more time, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 400 (440, 480, 520, 560, 600, 640, 680, 720) dc, 140 (154, 168, 182, 196, 210, 224, 238, 252) ch sps.
Round 29: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp, {skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 4 sts, 1 dc in first ch of ch 7 sp, ch 4, dc over both (ch 7 sps from 2 rows below) into the 4th skipped stitch from 3 rounds below, ch 4, dc in last ch of ch 7 sp, dc in next 4 sts, ch 2, skip next [st, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 2) in ch 2 sp}, rep from {} skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 4) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 420 (462, 504, 546, 588, 630, 672, 714, 756) Dc, 160 (176, 192, 208, 224, 240, 256, 272, 288) ch sps
Round 30: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp, {skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and next st], dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in ch sp, ch 1, skip the next chs and dc, 2 dc in next ch sp, dc in next 4 sts, skip next st, ch 3, skip next [2 sts, ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp}, rep from {} one more time, skip next [ch 2 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 5) in ch 2 sp, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 440 (484, 528, 572, 616, 660, 704, 748, 792) dc, 130 (143, 156, 169, 182, 195, 208, 221, 234) ch sps
Round 31: Ch 2, *(cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp, skip next [2 sts and ch 3 sp], (cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp, {skip next [2 sts, ch 3 sp and next st], dc in next 5 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 5 sts, ch 3, skip next [st, ch 3 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 3) in ch 2 sp}, rep from {} one more time, skip next [ch 3 sp and 2 sts], (cluster, ch 5) in ch 2 sp}, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 420 (462, 504, 546, 588, 630, 672, 714, 756) dc, 120 (132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204, 216) ch sps
Fasten off.
Part 2: Hip Upwards of the skirt
- Join yarn with a sl st to the beginning of Round 1 (Foundation chain made in part 1)
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 150 (165, 180, 195, 210, 225, 240, 255, 270) sc
Round 2: Ch 4 (dc + ch 1), *skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to 3rd ch. 75 (83, 90, 98, 105, 113, 120, 128, 135) dc, 75 (82, 90, 97, 105, 112, 120, 127, 135) ch sp
Round 3: Ch 4, *skip next ch sp, dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 75 (83, 90, 98, 105, 113, 120, 128, 135) dc, 75 (82, 90, 97, 105, 112, 120, 127, 135) ch sp
Round 4: Ch 2, skip next ch sp and st, *cluster in next ch sp, skip next st, ch sp and st, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 37 (41, 45, 48, 52, 112, 60, 63, 67) clusters
Rounds 5 – 20: Ch 2, cluster in each ch 2 sp around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 37 (41, 45, 48, 52, 112, 60, 63, 67) clusters
Note
• Continue the repeats until you have your desired length from your under-bust downwards.
• A longer skirt = more repeats
• A shorter skirt = less repeats.
Band
– Cut out 20 (22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 42, 46)” of elastic band.
- Check out this detailed post on crocheting around an elastic band
- Video showing how to crochet around the elastic band;
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch 2 sp, around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Crocheting over the elastic band
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Secure/sew the ends of the elastic band tightly.
Fasten off
Weave in ends.
I hope you enjoyed making your version of the Tulip maxi crochet lace skirt pattern
I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes! Come share your projects with me and the crochet community on Facebook and on Instagram.
Fosbas
