Crochet Tweed-Effect Skirt

The Crochet Tweed-Effect Skirt is an absolute showstopper! Its intricate crochet design creates a stunning textured tweed look that adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any outfit. This skirt is perfect for a casual day out with friends or can easily be dressed up for a more formal occasion. The versatility of this piece makes it a must-have in any wardrobe. With its comfortable fit and stylish aesthetic, you'll feel confident and trendy whenever you wear it. Plus, the unique tweed effect gives it a fashionable twist that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Get ready to embrace your inner fashionista with this fabulous Crochet Tweed-Effect Skirt!

SIZE S (8-10) [M (12-14), L (16-18), XL (20-22)]

MATERIALS

A: Chocolate 008 x 6 (6, 8, 8) balls

B: Gold 034 x 3 balls

C: Ecru 101 x 3 balls

Work 20 sts and 10 rows in filet mesh pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 4mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

Note: this is the measurement before weaving. After weaving the filet mesh will shrink a little width-wise and will reduce to approx. two-thirds in length.

PATTERN NOTES

The fabric for this skirt is made by crocheting a filet mesh then weaving into the finished mesh.

It is woven using a double vertical technique, which means that each filet mesh space is woven first with two strands of wool and then in the same space is woven again in the opposite direction (again with two strands). The skirt has a back central seam with a short zip and the waistband is made separately and added at the end with elastic.

SKIRT

FILET MESH FABRIC

Row 1: With A, ch 166 (186, 206, 226) then 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, * 1 ch, miss 1 foundation ch, 1 tr in next ch; rep from * across, turn - 82 (92, 102, 112) tr

Row 2: With A, 2ch (counts as tr here and throughout), *1ch, miss 1 ch sp and 1 tr in tr from prev row; rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Repeat row 2.

Rows 4 & 5: With B, rep row 2.

Rows 6 & 7: With A, rep row 2.

Rows 8 & 9: With C, rep row 2.

Rows 10-33: Repeat rows 2-9 three more times.

DIVIDE FOR PANELS

Refer to diagram.

Half of Back of Skirt (Section 1)

Row 34: With A, rep row 2 till 10(12, 14, 16) tr are made, turn, leaving rem sts unworked - 9 (11, 13, 15) ch-sps.

Row 35: Rep row 2 across shortened section.

Rows 36 & 37: With B, rep row 35.

Rows 38 & 39: With A, rep row 35.

Rows 40 & 41: With C, rep row 35.

Rows 42-49: Rep rows 34-41 once.

Fasten off.

Side Panel (Section 2)

Row 34: With A, working on sts from row 33, counting from last tr of Section 1, miss 1 tr, rejoin yarn with sl st to row 33, in next tr, 2ch, *1ch, tr in next tr; rep from * across till 19 (21, 23, 25) tr are made, turn, leaving rem sts unworked - 18 (20, 22, 24) ch-sps.

Row 35: Rep row 2 across shortened section.

Rows 36 & 37: With B, rep row 35.

Rows 38 & 39: With A, rep row 35.

Rows 40 & 41: With C, rep row 35.

Rows 42-49: Rep rows 34-41 once. Fasten off.

Front of Skirt (Section 3)

Row 34: With A, working on sts from row 33, counting from last tr of previous section, miss 1 tr, rejoin yarn with si st to row 33, in next tr, 2ch, *1ch, tr in next tr; rep from * across till 20 (22, 24, 26) tr are made, turn, leaving rem sts unworked - 19 (21, 23, 25) ch-sps.

Row 35: Rep row 2 across shortened section.

Rows 36 & 37: With B, rep row 35.

Rows 38 & 39: With A, rep row 35.

Rows 40 & 41: With C, rep row 35.

Rows 42-49: Rep rows 34-41 once.

Fasten off.

Side Panel (Section 4)

Rep Section 2.

Final Half of Back (Section 5)

Row 34: With A, working on sts from row 33, counting from last tr of previous section, miss 1 tr, rejoin yarn with sl st to row 33, in next tr, 2ch, *1ch, tr in next tr; work rest of row and subsequent rows as for Section 1.

WEAVING SKIRT FABRIC

Take 2 strands, 70cm/271/2in in length, of A and weave vertically in and out of all the first ch-sps from row 1 to row 49 in a column.

Leave approx. 10cm/4in of yarn sticking out of the top and bottom of the filet mesh. Take another 2 strands of the same colour and now weave into the same spaces but in the opposite direction, i.e. you go under if you previously went over and vice versa. This is called vertical double weaving, as you weave into the same space twice (making 4 strands of yarn in each space or hole of the filet mesh).

Repeat this vertical double weaving again for the next 2 chain spaces of each row of the mesh, making the first 3 columns in A.

*Change to B and vertically double weave into the next 2 chain spaces. Change to A again and vertically double weave into the next 2 chain spaces. Change to C and vertically double weave the next 2.

And finally return to A and vertically double weave the next 2 spaces in the filet mesh.

Rep from * until you have woven into the entire filet mesh ending with 3 columns of the same colour.

To finish off, knot the pairs of 2 strands together along the top and then the bottom of the skirt to secure. Do not pull too hard when tying the loose ends or the skirt 'fabric' will compress making the skirt too short.

WAISTBAND

Row 1: With A, ch (152, 168, 184, 200) then 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, *1ch, miss 1 foundation ch, 1 tr in next ch; rep from * across, turn - 75 (83, 91, 99) tr

Rows 2-4: Rep row 2 of Filet Mesh Fabric. Fasten off.

WEAVING WAISTBAND

With B, this time horizontally weave 2 strands in spaces of row 1 going alternatively under and over the treble posts. Then take 2 other strands and weave in the same space but in the alternative way (e.g. go under if you previously went over).

With C, horizontally weave 2 strands in space between row 2 going alternatively under and over the treble posts. Then take 2 other strands and weave in the same space but in the alternative way.

With B, horizontally weave 2 strands between row 3 and then double weave 2 further strands in the opposite direction.

With C, horizontally weave 2 strands between row 4 and then double weave 2 further strands in the opposite direction.

Tie off strands at each end and trim.

ASSEMBLY

Take up the bottom hem of the skirt by turning under the 1st row and sewing it down.

Join the 2 short ends of the skirt together using a 2 st seam at each end, this will form the back central seam of the skirt. Leave a 15cm/6in gap at the top of this seam to insert the zip later.

Turn the skirt inside out and sew the 4 darts around the top of the skirt. Each dart needs to be taken from the 33rd row and taper out to 5 sts either side at the waistband (see diagram for location of darts). Securely tie all ends and weave them in.

ATTACHING WAISTBAND

Sew or crochet one length of the waistband to the top of the skirt with RS together. Add in 64cm/25in elastic (allow an extra 10cm/4in increment for each of the larger sizes), fold down the waistband enveloping the elastic, and sew to the inside of the skirt. Add the zip to the centre back of the skirt and waistband.