If you’re looking to craft something special for the little one in your life, a crochet toddler skirt is a perfect choice! This adorable and versatile piece is not only fun to make but also a great way to showcase your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will guide you through each step, making it easy to create a stylish and comfortable skirt that your toddler will love to wear.
Materials FOR TODDLER SKIRT:
- Weight 4/chunky yarn in 2 colors of choice (1 skein each)
- 4.5 & 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (if needed)
Gauge:
No specific gauge is needed
Notes FOR TODDLER SKIRT:
- Don’t count 1st chain at the beginning of the row as a stitch.
- This pattern has a large number of the same rows.
- The instructions are in US terms.
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st – stitch
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
bl – back loop
rep – repeat
R – row/round
Special Stitches:
not any
Measurements FOR TODDLER SKIRT:
Waist: 11 inches
Length: 8.5 inches
Pattern notes FOR TODDLER SKIRT:
Squares:
With a 5.5 mm hook, work in the rounds. Start with a magic ring.
R1: ch1, “3 dc, ch3” x 4, slst (12 dc)
cut the yarn and start working with 2nd color
R2: ch1, “3 dc, ch3, 3 dc” in each ch sp, slst (24 dc)
cut the yarn.
Make 20 squares in alternate color combinations (10 each)
join all the squares and sew them together. (as shown in the video)
Belt:
This part is also explained in the video.
With 4.5 mm hook, start working in any st and make 9 chs
R1: skip 1st ch, 1 sc in each st, slst in 2 sts.
R2: 1 sc in bl of each sts, turn.
R3: ch1, 1 sc in bl of each st, slst in 2 sts.
keep repeating the sequence of R2&3 till you cover all the sts of squares.
Sew the last row with the foundation ch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
switch back to a 5.5 mm hook and start working on the bottom side
of the square’s panel.
R1: ch 1, 3 dc in each space between dc clusters, rep across the
round, slst.
cut the yarn.
R2: ch 1, rep the round 2.
cut the yarn.
R3: ch 1, “1 sc, ch2, 2 dc in same st” rep from “ to ” in each space between the clusters. slst.
Cut the yarn and weave it in all ends.
Make a long chain, weave it in the belt, and tie it at the front.
Crochet Toddlers skirt video tutorial for right Handers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivhKy2S6D04
Crochet Toddlers skirt video tutorial for left-handers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odHWRw2b_HU
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