Effortless Everyday Crochet Maxi Skirt — Free Easy Pattern

One of the most satisfying feelings is making your own wardrobe staples! This skirt is easy to make and uses the classic double crochet technique. The fabric created is soft and flows beautifully. It will be a pleasure to wear! This skirt is practical and beautiful. You can dress it up for a summer evening or keep it relaxed for a trip to the market.

Great for beginning crocheters, this pattern uses easy top-down construction. We begin by making a foundation chain the width of your hips. Then we incorporate a clever eyelet round for a drawstring that lets you shape the waist of the garment to your figure. The gentle A-line flare is achieved by simple uneven increases.

Quick Stats:

• Skill Level: Easy
• Finished Size: Women’s Medium (easily adjustable)
• Yarn: DK weight, approximately 1,500 yards
• Hook: US H/8 (5.0 mm)

Continue reading for the full free pattern and stitch counts for each round!

What You’ll Need

• Yarn: DK (Weight 3) cotton or cotton-blend yarn — approximately 1,500 yards (1,371 m). A cotton/acrylic blend is highly recommended for the best balance of breathability and lightweight drape.
• Hook: US H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape
• Gauge: 14 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet (dc)

Tips Before You Start

1. Check your measurements: The foundation chain must be wide enough to pull over your hips. If your hips are wider than 42 inches, add chains in multiples of 4 until it fits comfortably.
2. Yarn choice matters: Avoid heavy worsted weight acrylics for this project, as a maxi skirt uses a lot of yarn and can become uncomfortably heavy. DK weight ensures a beautiful, swishy movement.
3. Adjusting length: To make the skirt shorter or longer, simply subtract or add plain double crochet rounds before you begin the final shell edging.

Pattern Instructions

Special Stitches

5 dc in one stitch.

Notes

• This skirt is worked top-down in joined rounds.
• Ch 2 at the beginning of a round does NOT count as a stitch.
• Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as the first double crochet.
• Stitch counts are given in bold at the end of every round.

Foundation & Waistband

Foundation: Ch 148, then being careful not to twist the chain, slip stitch to the first chain to create a ring. (148 sts)

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch here and for the rest of the instructions), hdc in each chain all the way around, then slip stitch to the first hdc to join. (148 stitches total)

Rnd 2-3: Ch 2, and make one hdc in each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch into the first hdc to close the round. (148 sts)

Rnd 4 (Eyelet Round): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), and dc in the next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * all around, sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join. (148 sts)

Upper Skirt Body

Rnd 5: Chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet and chain one space around, slip stitch to join. (148 stitches)

Rnd 6-14: 3 chain, double crochet in each stitch in the round, slip stitch to join. (148 stitches)

A-Line Shaping

Rnd 15: Chain 3, then double crochet into the next 35 stitches. Increase in the next stitch.

[dc in next 36 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch 3 times. (152 sts)

Rnd 16-19: Ch 3, then dc (double crochet) into each stitch around, and slip stitch (sl st) to join. (152 stitches)

Rnd 20: Ch 3, then dc (double crochet) in the next 36 stitches, and then make an increase in the next stitch.

[dc in next 37 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch three times to make a total of 156 stitches.

Rnd 21-24: Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join. (156 sts)

Rnd 25: Chain 3, and double crochet in the next 37 stitches, increase in the next stitch,

[dc in next 38 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch three times. (160 sts)

Rnd 26-29: Chain 3, double crochet into every stitch all the way around and slip stitch to join. (160 stitches)

For round 30, chain 3 and double crochet (dc) in the next 38 stitches (sts), then increase (inc) in the next stitch.

[dc in next 39 sts, inc in next st]

three times, then slip stitch to join. (164 sts)

Rnd 31-34: Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st to join. (164 sts)

Rnd 35: Chain 3, double crochet in the next 39 stitches, increase in the next stitch.

[dc in next 40 sts, inc in next st]

Mark the end of each round with a slip stitch. (168 stitches)

Rnd 36-39: Ch 3, dc (double crochet) in every st (stitch) all the way around, and sl st (slip stitch) to join. (168 s)

Round 40: Chain 3 and double crochet in the next 40 stitches. Make an increase in the following stitch.

[dc in next 41 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch three times. (172 stitches)

Rnd 41-44: Chain 3, and double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join. (172 stitches)

Rnd 45: Ch 3, dc in the next 41 stitches, increase in the next stitch,

[dc in next 42 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch 3 times. (176 stitches)

Rnd 46-49: Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (176 stitches)

Rnd 50: Ch 3, then dc (double crochet) in the following 42 stitches. Increase in the next stitch.

[dc in next 43 sts, inc in next st]

Join with a slip stitch for a total of 180 stitches.

Rnd 51-54: Make 3 chain stitches, and in each stitch do a double crochet, and slip stitch to join. (180 stitches)

Rnd 55: Chain 3, Double crochet in the next 43 stitches, increase in the next stitch,

[dc in next 44 sts, inc in next st]

3 times, sl st to join. (184 was created)

Lower Skirt & Edging

Rnd 56-65: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around, and slip stitch to the first double crochet to join the round. (184 stitches)

Rnd 66 (Edging): Ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1, 5 dc in next st, sk 1, *sc in next st, sk 1, 5 dc in next st, sk 1; rep from * around, sl st to first sc to join. (276 sts)

Drawstring

Row 1: 250 chains are made leaving a 6 inch tail on the beginning and end of the chain.

Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.
2. Thread the drawstring through the ch-1 spaces of Rnd 4 (the Eyelet Round), going over and under the 3-dc groups.
3. Knot the ends of the drawstring to prevent fraying.
4. Block the skirt lightly to relax the stitches and enhance the drape.

Make It Your Own

• Size adjustments: To make the skirt wider, add foundation chains in multiples of 4. For every 4 chains added, you will have one extra repeat in the eyelet round and one extra shell in the edging.
• Color variations: This pattern looks stunning in wide, sweeping stripes or a subtle ombré yarn.
• Add-ons: Thread wooden beads onto the ends of your drawstring before knotting for a boho touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the yarn requirement for the skirt?

For the medium size as written, you will need roughly 1,500 yards of DK-weight yarn. If you intend to lengthen the skirt, or are beginning with a wider foundation chain, be sure to get an additional skein.

What size crochet hook is the best to use?

This pattern uses a US H/8 (5.0 mm) hook. You may need to adjust your hook size to match the gauge of 14 stitches per 4 inches.

May I substitute with worsted-weight yarn instead?

You can, but it will change how the skirt drapes and how heavy the skirt will be. If you use worsted weight, you will have to recalculate your foundation chain based on your new gauge, and the finished skirt will be a lot heavier.

Is this pattern easy enough for beginners?

You can make this skirt if you know how to double crochet in the round and can do simple increases. Because the waist is a drawstring, you don’t have to worry about complicated fitting of the garment.

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