The Olivia Crochet Skirt
The Olivia faux pleated crochet skirt pattern, with a gentle flare is a sweet and classic design. It is perfect for a little girl, but can also be made to any size, including adult sizing. In 2009, I released this as a free pattern on Ravelry. In 2021 I released a second version – the Oliva Eloise Skirt – which has an improved design and a detailed pattern with charts and diagrams. The original free Olivia Crochet Skirt Pattern has over 14,000 downloads and 82 projects on Ravelry when I finally discontinued it in 2023.
An easy-to-read pdf version, the Olivia Eloise Crochet Skirt Pattern, has more detailed instructions, diagrams and charts and an improved method of construction. The pattern is 12 pages and shows how to make a custom skirt to fit any size from child to adult. This new and improved version is available from Etsy for only AUS$4.00 (+tax).
Details
Size
It will fit any child or adult. The overall size is determined by waist measurement. A little bit of simple maths is required. The pattern explains the sizing in detail.
Yarn
Any Sport (5 PLY) or DK (8 PLY) weight yarn with good drape
Hook
2.5mm for the waistband, 4.00mm for the skirt or whatever hook works for you to get a tight stitch for the waistband and a nice sitting body of the skirt.
Gauge
Not important