Crochet Lace Maxi Skirt

Materials

• Yarn: 3-4 skeins of lightweight cotton yarn in white (or your choice of color)
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

15 double crochets (dc) = 4 inches (10 cm) in lace pattern; 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sk: skip
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• rnd: round

Instructions

Step 1: Making the Waistband

1. Chain (ch) 90 (or adjust for your waist size). Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around (total 90 dc), join with sl st to top of ch 3.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch; repeat from * around. (Total 135 dc), join with sl st.
4. Rounds 3-4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around (total 135 dc), join with sl st.

Step 2: Starting the Lace Pattern

1. Round 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the next stitch, *ch 2, sk 2 stitches, 1 dc in the next 2 stitches; repeat from * around. Adjust as you continue to prevent the lace from becoming too tight.
2. Join with sl st. You should see a lace effect beginning to form.

Step 3: Continue the Lace Body

1. Round 6: Repeat the lace pattern for 12 more rounds, keeping consistent with the ch 2 and skipping 2 stitches for an open lace effect.
2. Check the length periodically; you can adjust the number of rounds based on your desired skirt length.

Step 4: Finishing the Skirt

1. For the final round, ch 1, sc in each stitch around to create a finished edge.
2. Fasten off the yarn and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Step 5: Embellishing (optional)

1. You can add a decorative border or fringes at the bottom for a personalized touch.

Final Measurements

The skirt length can be adjusted according to preference; aim for around 34-36 inches from the waistband to the bottom edge for a maxi style.

Care Instructions

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.