SkullTastic Skirt

Skull-Tastic Skirt by Brandi Isham

What Is Being Made

The Skull-Tastic Skirt is a crochet skirt designed by Brandi Isham, available in seven sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a fitted skirt with finished measurements from 30.25 inches (Small) up to 44 inches (3X), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The skirt features an open, lacy construction characteristic of thread-weight crochet projects.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental techniques to create its structure. The pattern begins with a foundation chain that is joined into a ring, establishing the circular construction of the skirt. Subsequent rounds build upon this base using increases, decreases, and strategic stitch placement to shape the garment. The pattern incorporates turning chains and directional changes throughout multiple rounds, requiring the crocheter to carefully manage tension and stitch count across each round.

Stitches Used

• Treble Crochet (tr): The primary stitch throughout the pattern, used to create the vertical structure and height of the skirt
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for spacing, creating openwork sections, and turning chains between rounds
• Double Treble (implied): Referenced in turning chain counts (ch 6 counts as tr, ch 2) to establish proper stitch height

Pattern Construction Details

The Skull-Tastic Skirt pattern spans multiple rounds, with the provided excerpt covering Rounds 1 through 5. Round 1 establishes the base with treble crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces, creating an open foundation. Subsequent rounds increase stitch density in specific areas while maintaining chain spaces for the lacy effect. The pattern uses strategic skipping of stitches and spaces to shape the skirt, with repeating sections marked by asterisks (*) that are worked around the entire circumference. Finished measurements are provided for each size, allowing crafters to verify proper fit before completing the project.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

This project uses thread-weight yarn, which is significantly finer than standard worsted or bulky weight yarns. Thread-weight crochet creates delicate, intricate fabric with excellent drape—ideal for a skirt garment. The fine gauge requires an appropriately sized crochet hook, though the specific hook size is not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt. Crafters should refer to the complete PDF pattern for yarn quantity requirements and recommended hook size specifications.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Skull-Tastic Skirt requires prior crochet experience. Crafters should be comfortable with reading pattern abbreviations, managing stitch counts across multiple rounds, working in the round, and executing treble crochet stitches consistently. The fine thread-weight material demands careful attention to tension and stitch placement to achieve the intended finished measurements.