Crocheted White Skirt
illustrated on page5
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DELUXE FINGERING YARN9 (10, 11) skeins White
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1—7 inch ConMar “No Snag” Zipper1½ yds. lining material1 yd. Grosgrain ribbon
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch
FRONT: Ch 120 (126, 132), s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.NEXT ROW: S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, s c in next s c (pattern), repeat from * across row. Repeat the last row for pattern. Work even until skirt measures 19 inches from beg or 7 inches less than desired length allowing 2 inches for hem.NEXT ROW: Dec 1 pattern at beg and end of row (to dec 1 pattern at beg of row: insert hook in 1st s c, pull yarn through, insert hook in next s c, pull yarn through, Y O hook and pull through all loops; to dec at end of row: work to within last 2 s c and dec in same manner). Then working in pattern dec 1 pattern at beg and end of every 5th row 8 more times. Then work even in pattern until work measures 27 inches from beg, cut yarn.
BACK: Work same as front.
FINISHING: Block and steam sections. Cut lining in shape of skirt allowing for seams and hem. Sew side seam, sew other side seam to within 3 inches of waistband. Sew zipper in place. Turn hem under and sew in place. Attach lining. Finish waistband with grosgrain ribbon.