Flirt

Flirt Crochet Skirt by Brandi Isham

Project Overview

The Flirt is a playful high-low crochet skirt designed by Brandi Isham that combines vertical construction with graduated stitches and feminine ruffled details. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a fun, flirty silhouette with a shorter front and longer back, perfect for adding movement and personality to any wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

The Flirt skirt is a one-piece crochet garment constructed vertically using graduated stitch heights to create shaping and increases. The skirt features a high-low hemline design and is finished with decorative girly ruffles worked in rounds at the bottom edge. The finished skirt measurements range from 28 inches to 38 inches depending on size, with the garment fitting hip or waist measurements up to 35, 40, or 45 inches respectively. The design includes approximately 5 to 7 inches of ease for comfortable wear.

Crochet Techniques Used

This project employs several key crochet techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level. The skirt is worked vertically, meaning the construction begins at the waistband and progresses downward, allowing the crafter to shape the garment as they work. Graduated stitches—varying stitch heights from shorter to taller—are used strategically to create increases that expand the width of the skirt as it progresses. The back loop only single crochet technique adds textural interest and creates a ribbed effect at the top. Ruffles are added in the final stages by working additional rounds at the bottom edge, creating the signature feminine detail that gives the skirt its playful character.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – The foundation stitch used to create the initial base of the skirt
• Single Crochet Back Loop Only (Scblo) – Creates a textured ribbed effect and is worked through the back loop only for added dimension
• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – A mid-height stitch used in the graduated stitch sequence for shaping
• Double Crochet (Dc) – A taller stitch used in the graduated stitch pattern to create increases
• Treble Crochet (Tr) – The tallest stitch in the graduated sequence, used for additional increases and shaping
• Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog) – A decrease stitch that reduces stitch count when needed
• Treble 2 Together (Tr2tog) – Another decrease variation used for shaping adjustments

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Flirt skirt is designed to be made with Ice's Magic Light, a 100% acrylic yarn available in 100-gram balls with 360 meters of yardage per ball. Depending on the size, the project requires 3 balls for the smallest size, 4 balls for the medium size, and 5 balls for the largest size. An H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm) is used throughout the project. The yarn weight is DK (double knit), a lightweight yarn that creates a fabric with good drape and fluidity, ideal for a skirt garment.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 rows in single crochet back loop only equals 4 inches, and 8 rows by 20 stitches in double crochet equals 4 inches. Three size options are available with finished measurements of 28, 33, or 38 inches. The skirt is designed with 5 to 7 inches of ease, making it suitable for a range of body types. The pattern includes a helpful recommendation to add elastic at the waistband for improved fit and comfort during wear.

Construction Method

The skirt begins with a foundation chain of 70 stitches and is worked in rows from the top downward. The first row combines single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches in a specific sequence to establish the base pattern. Subsequent rows build upon this foundation, using the graduated stitch technique to create the shaping and increases that define the skirt's silhouette. Once the vertical body of the skirt is complete, ruffles are worked in rounds at the bottom edge, adding the finishing feminine touch. A single seam at the side closes the garment, creating a seamless appearance when worn.