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How to Crochet a Granny Stripe Skirt.

Have you ever wanted to try something new and exciting? Maybe this Granny Stripe Skirt is the project for you.

Use this Granny Stripe Skirt Crochet Pattern to create your own trendy crochet skirt.

It is perfect for everyday wear but also makes a great beach cover up. It is so easy to slip it up over a bikini or swim suit.

You can make the Granny Stripe Skirt Pattern with your choice of worsted weight yarn, either acrylic or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label.

The pictures seen in this blog use a variety of worsted weight yarns and I used a lot of my stash yarn so I could get lots of great colours.

 

Inspiration for The Granny Stripe Skirt Pattern

The inspiration for my Granny Stripe Skirt pattern was all the great hippy inspired fashion crochet I saw out there.  I wanted to create a super easy and fun summer skirt that looks great worn with leggings or at a festival but can also double as a beach cover up

I wanted this to be a beginner friendly pattern that also had a great texture and added style by ausing the familiar granny stripe stitch. I wanted to create a boho style skirt as people are loving boho style right now. So this skirt kind of captures that vibe and looks great on everyone.

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About the Granny Stripe Skirt Pattern.

Supplies you will need:
Yarn:  Any worsted weight yarn (4) The skirt pictured above uses a mix or worsted weight (4) yarn found in my stash as I wanted a wide mix of colours to make a bright and fun skirt.

You can  use any worsted weight yarn, acrylic or cotton.

Hook: Size H/8-5mm

Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.

The main stitch in the skirt is the granny stripe stitch and it is worked in the round. Here is a close up of the Granny Stripe Stitch.

 

 

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Other Ideas for Summer Crochet Projects.

The Bella B Shorts are a great summer project and also make a wonderful beach cover up.

You also might want to pair your Granny Stripe Skirt with my Ivory Lace Bralette

Watch the ‘how to’ video tutorials for this beautiful Ivory Lace bralette on my youtube channel. This one is the right handed version, and if you visit my youtube channel you can watch the left handed version.

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I have video tutorials for how to make this Granny Stripe Skirt on my YouTube Channel. These make it easy to follow along as you make your Granny Stripe Skirt.

Here is the right handed one

Here is the Left Handed Version

All About the Yarn.

For this pattern you may decide to use Red Heart Super Saver yarn as it comes in so many vibrant and fun colours.

Red Heart Super Save yarn is so versatile and can be used in so many different types of projects. I use it for some of my Dreamer Beanies and also for my Rainbow Fringe Bralette pattern. It is also great for Cozies for your Tea Pots, Mason Jars or even your mugs.

Clourways:

Red Heart Super Saver yarn comes in 149 different colourways. 149!!! It comes in solid, prints and multis, flecks and heathers, and striped colours. You don’t even have to worry about matching dye lots as the colours never deviate. It is such a user friendly yarn.

Red Heart Super Save is a medium weight worsted weight yarn with a number 4 on the label.

The solid colour skeins are 7 oz (198 grams) and approximately 364 yards (333 metres). If you get the striped colours then they run smaller weighing 5 oz (14 grams) and 236 yards approx, or 215 metres

Care instructions for Red Heart Super Saver.

Another big plus for Red Heart Super Save yarn is that it is so easy to care for.You can wash and dry it in your machines. It is suggested you wash it in warm water and tumble dry. Do not bleach or iron your project. s

 

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The Granny Stripe Skirt free crochet pattern is perfect for beginners as well as advanced crocheters.

For those new to crochet, I have videos on my Carroway Crochet youtube Channel that will demonstrate the double crochet stitch. I have both left and right handed version available to help beginner crocheters.

 

The Granny Stripe Skirt

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2024

 

 

Introducing the “Granny Stripe Skirt” Pattern by Carroway Crochet.

The Granny Stripe Skirt is perfect for summer days on the beach and it looks great when worn with leggings as well.

The pattern is written for sizes XS, to 5X. This skirt is very stretchy so fits a variety of sizes.

You can make this skirt with your choice of worsted weight yarn, either acrylic or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label. It is a great pattern for using up your extra stash of yarn.

It is a beginner crochet pattern, with easy-to-follow instructions.  It is in US terms

 

The Granny Stripe Skirt

 

Supplies you will need:
Yarn:  Any worsted weight yarn (4) The skirt pictured above uses a mixture of Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft and other worsted weight yarn found in my stash supply.

Hook: Size H/8-5mm
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 4 granny square 3 dc clusters – 7 granny stitch rows = 4” (10 cm)

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

• Ch = chain

• st = stitch

• sp = space

• sk = skip

• sl st = slip stitch

• ch1 sp = chain one space

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• dc = Double crochet

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US Single Crochet (sc) Half double crochet (hdc) Double crochet (dc)

UK Double crochet (dc) Half treble (htr) Treble (tr)

 

Sizes: – XS up to 5X

XS – Hips 33-34

SM – hips 35-36

M – hips 38-40

LG – hips 42-44

XL – hips 45-46

2/3X – hips 47-51

4-5X – hips 52-56

Special Stitch for this Pattern

The Granny Stripe Stitch (worked flat).

This is how you make the granny stripe stitch when working flat. There are some differences when working it is the round and these are explained in the skirt pattern instructions.

Make a chain of multiples of 3.

Row 1: ch 3, (this acts as 1st dc), make one more dc into the same st,  *Skip 2 stitches, then work 3dcs into the next stitch*, (this is called a shell). Repeat between * and * until there are two stitches left, sk1 st, work 2 dc into the last st.

You should have a row that begins and ends with 2dc’s. on either side of all your shells.

For the next row you will be working into the spaces between the 3dc shells of the previous row.

Row 2: Chain 3, then work 3dc stitches (a shell) into the first sp between the 2dcs at the end of the previous row and the next 3 dc shell.  Work a 3dc shell into each space across.  At the end of the row, work 1 dc into the top of the ch3 made at start of previous row. Turn work.

Row 3:   Ch 3, 1 dc in same space as the ch 3, work a 3 dc shell into each space to the end of the row, work 2 dc into the top of the turning chain from the previous row. Turn.

Rows 2 and 3 are repeated to make the traditional granny stripe stitch when working flat.

Instructions:

Note:

This skirt is worked in the round so that you will not be turning the work and there is no seam to sew.

A shell is created when you do 3dc into one space or st.

Chain 105, (109, 113, 117, 125, 131, 135) and join with a sl st to the first chain to form a ring.  Be careful not to twist your chain.
(You can also just make a chain that fits around your hips making sure it is in multiples of 3. Join with a sl st to the first chain to form a ring.  Be careful not to twist your chain. This way it is customized to your body.)

Round 1: ch 2, dc into first stitch and into each stitch around, join with at sl st into the top of the ch2. 105, (109, 113, 117, 125, 131, 135

Round 2: ch 2, dc into each stitch around, join with a sl st into the top of the ch2.  105, (109, 113, 117, 125, 131, 135)

Change colour and start the Granny Stripe Stitch part of the skirt.

Round 3: Ch3, make 2 dc into the same st (this acts as a 3dc shell), sk2 sts, make 3dc into the next st, *sk2 sts, make 3dc into the next st*, repeat between * and * to the end and join with a sl st to the top of the ch3.

Round 4: Ch3, 2dc into same sp, make 3 dc into the sp between the previous shells.  Work a 3 dc shell into each space around.  At the end of the row sl st into the top of the ch3.

Change colour. To change colours attach the new colour in the sp between 2 shells.

 Round 5: Ch3, 2dc into same sp, make 3 dc into the space between the previous shells.  Work a 3 dc shell into each space around.  At the end of the row sl st into the top of the ch3.

Round 6: Ch3, 2dc into same sp, make 3 dc into the sp between the previous shells.  Work a 3 dc shell into each space around.  At the end of the row, sl st into the top of the ch3 made at start of previous row.

Repeat Rounds 5 and 6, changing colour as desired.

Make as many rounds as you need for the desired length of your skirt

Note: These instructions are for changing the colour every two rounds, but you can change things up and change colour after one row if you want. This technique can be seen in the picture below.

Length of Skirt.

Here is the suggested number of rounds for the different sizes.

Note: This is customizable to your needs so make as many rows as you like for the length you desire. Try on your skirt to check it fits the way you like it.

For the Extra Small and Small size make 27 granny stitch rows.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

For the Medium size make 29 granny stitch rows.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

For the Large size make 30 granny stitch rows.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

For XL make 31granny stitch rows.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

For 2-5X make 32 granny stripe rows.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

 This skirt can be customized to your style preference, just make less granny stripe rows for a shorter skirt, or more for a longer skirt.

Trim at the bottom of your skirt. Optional.

If you want a finishing trim at the bottom of your skirt you can use the half double crochet stitch.

Instructions for the Trim.

Attach the black yarn or the yarn you choose for your trim.

Ch1, hdc into the first st and into each stitch around. Join with a slst to the top of the ch1.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Belt: Crochet Option

To make a crochet belt Ch, 140 for XS, small, medium, ch150 for large, ch160 for extra-large., ch180 for 2X/3X and ch190 for 4X-5X.

Sl st down the chain to create a more substantial belt.

For an even wider belt you can single crochet down the chain.

Weave in all the ends.

Weave the belt into the second row down from the top of your skirt. Start at the centre front and go under two dc stitches and then over two dc stitches until you are back at the front of your skirt.

You are now the owner of a fun Granny Stripe skirt.  I hope the sun shines on you as you enjoy the hippy vibes.

If you have any questions or need help with the patterns, please email me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com, and Iʼll be glad to help you.

 

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I am honoured to have my free crochet bralette pattern, the Earth Mother Bralette Pattern added to the All Free Crochet site.

It is a great resource for crochet lovers and I am proud to also have my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern posted over on the All Free Crochet Site.

 

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