How to Create Stylish Crochet Summer Skirts

Materials Needed

• 2 skeins of WS Color Theory yarn (100% acrylic, size 4)
• 4 mm crochet hook

Creating the Panels

Row 1

Start with a slip knot

Chain 4

Yarn over, double crochet in the first chain

Chain 1

Yarn over, double crochet in the same space

Row 2

Chain 3, turn

Double crochet on top of the first stitch to increase

Double crochet in the chain 1 space

Double crochet on top of the next stitch

Double crochet in the next chain 1 space

Two double crochets on top of the last stitch

Row 3

Chain 4, turn

Double crochet on top of the first stitch

Chain 1, skip a stitch, double crochet in the next

Repeat pattern

End with chain 1 and double crochet on the last stitch

Row 4

Chain 3, turn

Increase with a double crochet on the first stitch

Double crochet in each chain 1 space and stitch

End with two double crochets on the last stitch

Rows 5 and Onward

Alternate Row 3 (mesh) and Row 4 (double crochet)

Continue until the panel reaches half your hip measurement

Second Panel

Make a second identical panel

30 rows each

Joining the Panels

Align the two panels right sides together

Slip stitch them together along the edge

Working in Rounds

Round 1

Chain 4, turn

Skip the first stitch, double crochet in the next

Chain 1, skip a stitch, double crochet in the next — repeat around

Round 2

Chain 3, turn

Double crochet in the chain 1 space

Double crochet on top of the next stitch

Continue to the end

Subsequent Rounds

Alternate mesh round (start with chain 4) and solid round (start with chain 3)

Make 14 additional rounds (for a total of 44 rows including panels)

Finishing Touches

Waistband

Ensure the last row is double crochet

Make a long chain with a slip knot

Weave the chain through the top row of double crochets using a darning needle

Tie securely around the waist

Adding Fringe

Cut strands of yarn (creator used 4 strands per fringe)

Attach fringe to each mesh row

Insert hook under the middle stitch, pull all strands through

Add fringe across the bottom and panel join lines