Skirt in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7077 - Downloadable PDF

Skirt in Sirdar Cotton DK 7077 - Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

This is a downloadable crochet pattern for a fitted skirt designed by Sirdar, available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. The skirt is designed to fit hips measuring 100cm (39½in), 110cm (43¼in), and 120cm (47¼in) respectively, with actual hip measurements of 104cm (41in), 112cm (44in), and 120cm (47¼in). The skirt features a full length of approximately 48cm to 52cm (19in to 20½in) depending on size. The pattern offers two design options: a 2-colour skirt with contrasting shades or a single-colour version.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This crochet skirt pattern incorporates multiple stitch techniques to create visual interest and structure. The garment features two primary stitch patterns that work together to form the design:

• Flower Diamond Pattern: This decorative stitch pattern creates a textured, dimensional surface. One complete pattern repeat measures 8cm (3in) horizontally and is worked over 16 stitches and 10 rows vertically (measuring 16cm or 6¼in).
• Mesh Pattern: A more open, lacy stitch structure worked in trebles that creates an airy fabric. The mesh pattern is worked at a tension of 18 stitches and 8 rows to 10cm (4in).

Both stitch patterns are worked using the 5.00 (UK size 6, US size H/8) crochet hook to achieve the correct tension and fabric drape suitable for a fitted skirt silhouette.

Materials Required

The skirt is designed to be worked in Sirdar Cotton DK yarn, a double knitting weight cotton yarn that provides structure and breathability ideal for a warm-weather garment. The pattern is also suitable for alternative DK-weight cotton and cotton-blend yarns including Ella DK, Calico DK, Simply Recycled DK, and Americana DK, though yardage requirements may vary slightly depending on the specific yarn used.

Yarn quantities for the 2-colour version: The main shade requires 2, 2, or 3 x 100g balls depending on size, while the contrast shade requires 1, 2, or 2 x 100g balls respectively.

Yarn quantities for the 1-colour version: A single shade requires 3, 3, or 4 x 100g balls depending on size.

Additional materials needed: Two crochet hooks are required—a 5.00 (UK size 6, US size H/8) for the main fabric and a 4.00 (UK size 8, US size F/5) for finishing or ribbing details. The skirt is fastened with 5 buttons.

Pattern Structure and Design Details

The skirt pattern combines decorative and functional elements through its use of contrasting stitch patterns. The Flower Diamond pattern provides visual texture and interest, while the Mesh pattern offers a lighter, more open construction. The inclusion of button fasteners suggests the skirt may feature a button-front opening or closure detail. The pattern is graded across three sizes with proportional increases in yardage and finished measurements, allowing for customization to different body measurements.