Rainbow Skirt

Rainbow Skirt by Loopsan

What is Being Made

The Rainbow Skirt is a cheerful children's crochet skirt designed by independent designer Loopsan. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a vibrant, multi-colored skirt for young children, available in sizes 2-3 years and 3-4 years. The skirt features seven distinct color bands that create a rainbow effect, making it an eye-catching garment perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using crochet, a fiber craft that uses a single hook to loop yarn into interconnected stitches. Crochet is an accessible technique for beginners, making this Rainbow Skirt an ideal first project for those new to the craft. The pattern uses UK and Australian crochet terminology, ensuring clarity for crafters in those regions.

Stitches Used

The Rainbow Skirt pattern utilizes treble stitches (tr) as the primary stitch construction. The gauge is set at 18 stitches by 12 rows in treble stitch, equaling a 10 cm square. This stitch choice creates a fabric with good drape and structure, ideal for a children's skirt that maintains its shape while remaining comfortable to wear.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Rainbow Skirt requires seven balls of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in 100% acrylic fiber. The specific colors needed are:

• Violet (A)
• Aster (B)
• Grass Green (C)
• Saffron (D)
• Spice (E)
• Claret (F)
• Duck Egg (G)

DK (double knitting) weight yarn is a medium-weight yarn that works well for children's garments, providing good stitch definition while remaining soft and comfortable against the skin. The acrylic fiber content makes this skirt durable, easy to care for, and suitable for active children.

Additional Materials and Tools

Beyond yarn, crafters will need a 5 mm crochet hook to work the stitches at the correct gauge. The pattern also requires 1 inch wide elastic for the waistband—42 cm for size 2-3 years and 43.5 cm for size 3-4 years—ensuring a comfortable, secure fit. A needle and scissors complete the basic toolkit needed to finish the skirt.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent introduction to crochet garment construction. The straightforward use of treble stitches and color changes allows new crocheters to build confidence while creating a finished, wearable piece.