For this design, I wanted to experiment with working vertically using slow changing variegated yarn to highlight the rows of the piece. Adding an increase in at the top, like a partial chevron, meant that the rows would fall diagonally.
I didn’t want the hemline to be A-symmetric so I adjusted row lengths to form a zig-zag hemline. The pattern is really a two row repeat but to accentuate the zig-zags I made them 4 rows wide instead of two with the stitch-count to match the angle.
Since the skirt is worked flat in vertical rows, its really easy for you to make it in the size you want by simply working more or less rows to get the correct waist size for you or your recipient. Also, the rows are a 12 stitch repeat so you can adjust the length of your skirt by adding or subtracting multiples of 12 from the foundation chain when you start.
I love working with cotton yarn so I made this skirt with cotton. The cotton I chose is soft and light – Yarn Bee Sugar Wheel Cotton from Hobby Lobby.
The colorway and style of the resulting skirt reminded me of a recent romantic trip to Catalina Island, with it’s rugged coastline, gentle waves and warm sunsets. Therefore, I thought it fitting to name the skirt as such.
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Catalina Skirt Free Crochet Pattern
Enjoy comfort and style on a warm sunny day in this textured handmade skirt. The Catalina skirt has an intricate wave pattern with zigzag hem. The flowing coastline colors are reminiscent of the rugged coastline of Catalina Island.
This pattern is adaptable so can be made in a preferred size and length. It’s a simple four row repeat and works up quickly and easily.
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Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton (light weight; 100% cotton) in City Beat. 650 yards.
You will need crochet hook size 7 – 4.5mm and a yarn
needle to weave in ends.
Gauge: 12 single crochet x 17 rows = 4″.
This pattern uses US terminology.
Stitches and Terms Used: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (blo)
Construction: The skirt is worked sideways in rows as one piece then closed at the seam. This pattern is a 4-row repeat.
This skirt can be made shorter or longer by adding or subtracting a multiple of 12 from the foundation chain.
The waist size can be altered by changing the number of rows.
Start here
Start with a slip knot and chain 94. (add multiples of 12 for longer length)
Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each of first 10. Hdc in next. 3 dc in next. Dc in each of next 3. *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. Repeat from * across until 6 chains remain. [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. At end of row, ch 2 and turn.
Row 2: Working in BLO, Dc in first dc. *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. Repeat from * across until 21 stitches remain. [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 4. 3 dc in next. Hdc in next. Sc in each of last 10. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: BLO. Sc in each of first 10. Hdc in next. 3 dc in next. Dc in each of next 3. *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. Repeat from * across until last 10. [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of last 4. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 4: BLO. Dc in each of first 5. *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. Repeat from * across until 21 stitches remain. [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 4. 3 dc in next. Hdc in next. Sc in each of last 10. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 5: BLO. Sc in each of first 10. Hdc in next. 3 dc in next. Dc in each of next 3. *[ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. Repeat from * across until last 14. [ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times (leaving 8 open stitches) Ch 2 and turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 until desired waist measurement is reached. On last repeat stop at the end of row 4. Chain 1 and turn.
Fold the skirt over to align the with the foundation chain. Slip stitch through both thicknesses to seam the skirt.
Hi! My daughter and I are struggling with the beginning of this pattern. In row 1, when we try to follow it exactly, there are 17 stitches to start, and then the remaining 77 stitches is not devisable by 12, leaving us with leftover 5 Stitches in a chain. Is there a typo somewhere? Are we doing something wrong?
Hi, thanks for letting me know. I’ve corrected it so there should be 6 chains left then you do the [chain 1 skip 1, dc in next] 3 times to finish up the row.