DECO: Crochet Skirt Pattern

The fantastic Art Deco architecture of the Chrysler Building in New York City, especially the nested shapes at the top of the building, were my inspiration for this skirt. By using post stitches and shell increases, I was able to mimic those nested shapes at the four “raglan” corners of the skirt. This skirt is made in one piece from the waist down and shaping is created by manipulating the gauge with a smaller and then larger crochet hook, as well as with the post stitch pin stripes.

Pattern is available as PDF download file that will be delivered to your email address after paypal transaction is complete. Pattern includes line-by-line instructions, charts and many detailed photos.

Required materials:
1500 (1650, 1800) yds of fingering weight (#1 Super Fine) yarn
E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
Notion: safety pin for guiding drawstring thorugh waistband casing

Sample shown in Classic Elite Yarn's Alpaca Sox Kettle Dyes; 60% alpaca/20% merino wool/20% nylon; 450 yd (411.5m)/3.5oz (100g); #1852 viola, 3 (4, 4, 4) skeins.

Gauge: 16 sts x 8 rows = 4" (10cm) in dc with larger hook

Finished sizes:

S (M, L, XL) fits 27 (31, 35, 39)" (68.5 [79, 89, 99] waist circumference. Skirt is 25 (26, 27, 28)" (63.5 [66, 68.5, 71]cm long; 52 (56, 60, 64)" (132 [142, 152.5 162.5]cm) circumference at hem. Skirt shown is a size S.

The pattern is $3.99 USD and can be purchased through Ravelry: