Radiant and stylish, the Free Crochet Granny Squares Long Skirt Pattern lets you create a vibrant, timeless piece perfect for any fashion-forward wardrobe.
Crochet Granny Squares Long Skirt
Step into the charming world of colorful creativity with this delightful project, a long skirt pattern that showcases the timeless appeal of vintage-inspired fashion. This pattern ingeniously blends tradition with modern style, allowing you to crochet a unique long skirt composed of vibrant granny squares. Each square, a mini masterpiece in itself, is seamlessly connected to form a flowing silhouette that is as eye-catching as it is comfortable.
The pattern provides detailed instructions suitable for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, with options to customize colors and lengths to suit personal tastes. The lightweight yet warm fabric makes it perfect for any season, whether paired with sandals in summer or boots in cooler months. Crochet enthusiasts will appreciate the simplicity of repetitive stitches and the freedom to transform the basic granny square into a statement piece.
Tip:
For a professional finish, ensure all yarn ends are securely woven in for neatness and durability.
Making a Long Crochet Granny Square Skirt
Materials Needed
- Super fine cotton yarn in your choice of colors (ex: Melissa Pearl number five, 100% cotton, 70 grams per ball, 290 meters each)
- 2-2.5 mm needles
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
Step by step Pattern
1. Measure Your Hips
- Measure the width of your hips. For example, if your hips measure 104 cm (41 inches), divide by two to get 52 cm for one side of the skirt.
2. Make a Granny Square
- Each granny square in this example has 8 rounds (2 in each color) and measures about 12-13 cm (5 inches).
- Adjust the number of squares or size of each square to fit your hip measurement.
3. Granny Square Pattern
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 2.
- Inside the magic ring, make 2 double crochets.
- Chain 2.
- Make 3 sets of 3 double crochets, each separated by chaining 2.
- Close the ring and slip stitch into the second chain.
Round 2:
- Change to the next color.
- Chain 3.
- In each corner space: 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets.
- In each side space: 3 double crochets.
- Continue this pattern for the rest of the rounds, alternating colors.
4. Block Your Squares
- Weave in the ends.
- Block the squares by wetting them and pinning them to dry or by using a steamer or iron.
5. Assemble the Skirt
- Lay two squares face up, fold one over to create a sandwich, and sew along the edge.
- Continue this process to sew all your squares together into a rectangle shape.
- Sew the rectangle to form a tube, leaving an opening for the leg if desired.
6. Create the Waistband
- Attach the yarn to the top edge where you want to start the waistband.
- Chain the desired height for the waistband plus one.
- Work single crochets in the back loop only, turning at the end of each row.
- Connect new rows to the top edge with slip stitches.
- Continue until the waistband is complete.
7. Add the Bottom Border
- Work a round of granny stitch (groups of 3 double crochets) around the bottom edge of the skirt.
- For the next round, turn your work and continue with granny stitch.
8. Finishing Touches
- Optionally, sew a piece of elastic in the waistband for extra support.
- Make loose slip stitches around the bottom border for a clean finish
Conclusion
You’ve now completed a beautiful long crochet granny square skirt. It’s a versatile pattern that you can adapt in size, length, and colors. Remember to personalize it to your own taste, whether it’s making a child’s size, a mini skirt, or adding unique color combinations.
