Sweet Nothings Crochet: FAUX DIAMOND SKIRT

free crochet skirt pattern, free crochet continuous motif pattern

FAUX DIAMOND SKIRT

This pattern has been chosen by my client and I am thrilled that I am going to get to try to make a tape lace pattern again. The top/belt portion of this skirt is the difficult bit but it’s the gorgeous continuous tape lace motif.

So come along and let’s figure this one out

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Please read through all the instructions (especially for Part 1) before you pick up your hook. Thanks.

You can make this skirt to any size, using any yarn with a suitable hook.

This is not my pattern. I have been inspired by freely available charts and this inspiration photograph. These are my notes as I work on my project.

Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 325 gms of Anchor knitting cotton with a

3.5 mm crochet hook

For Indians : Our lovely Indian White rose knitting cotton yarn is a good substitute. I’d also suggest Alize cotton yarn

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Size made : Round waist : 102 cm x Full length : 58 cm

You can make this skirt to any size, using any yarn with a suitable hook.

Difficulty level : Advanced Skill level for the continuous tape motif pattern.

The rest of the skirt is Intermediate to Advanced skill level.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

How to seamlessly crochet in rounds : When working with head wear, this is a really neat way to seamlessly end each round. Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to this at https://youtu.be/ISBZK7Du7yE

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Foundation double crochet (fdc) : This is a unique way of starting a project directly with a row of double crochet stitches. Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/hjNUYVvyU9k

Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs

Chainless start for Triple / Treble Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of trc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/f42MO0cGYC0

Abbreviations used : Using U.S terminology

dc : Double crochet

ch : Chain sk : skip

st : Stitch sl-st : Slip Stitch

rep : Repeat

trc : triple/treble crochet

fdc : Foundation Double Crochet

Instructions (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog (as well as through the blog) for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

Part 1 : Continuous tape lace motif design

This lovely creation uses the continuous tape lace motif design.

To see what the continuous tape lace motif is check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UovrVbzL4aI

Or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Y8Vc_uP00

Or a wide one at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c_NE9LObnE

Neither of these are this actual pattern (from the photograph or the chart below).

I am sorry, but this pattern is just too difficult to write and it must have a video. Presently, I do not have the time or manpower to make a video for this chart, though I have figured the pattern out.

Continuous tape motif patterns are a little like a jigsaw puzzle, to see which part fits in where to get it tape-like.

In case you do not, well, both the links on the top give you a pretty darn fantastic wide tape / belt.

We work one long strip of lace in this pattern and that will be the top of our skirt. Once we are done with the lace motif, we will work the lower part of the skirt.

So go on to the video and work the top of the skirt.

You could work the pattern for the skirt (body) all the way, without the tape lace motif pattern as well.

In case you so decide, just work the first fsc row in the stitch count repeat needed for the body pattern and start right off with that.

Have fun .. create something unusual.

Part 2 : Top belt of skirt

Once you have completed the top lace motif, we have to work on the top belt part of the skirt, just above the lace motif.

In case you are happy with the way the motifs look and you do not want to do anything for the top bit, skip this section.

I have decided to work in a small top section, so that the lace motif will be properly held down. I have worked a round of chain all around the top of the motif, in multiples of the stitch count.

In case you are not working the continuous tape lace motif section, you can start with this belt portion and then carry on with the skirt.

Please note that the body of the skirt has a different stitch count.

Pay attention and read that section information now please.

The stitch count for this part is in multiples of 3 + 1

Start by attaching your yarn to the top corner of a motif and work an sc in the 1^st st ; (ch 2, sc in the next st) ;

rep (to) evenly all around to secure the tape lace motif.

Remember, if you are planning on working a zipper, you will work side to side and leave an opening for zipper. Turn.

Row 1 : dc in the 1^st sc ;

*(2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) ; dc in the next sc* ;

rep *to* till end. Turn.

Row 2 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

*ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* till end. Turn.

Row 3 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

*(2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) ; dc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* till end. Turn.

Rows 4 - 5 : Rep Rows 2 & 3 once.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

How to make a rounded cord : View the video link below for a really simple way to make a rounded cord handle for your handbag. http://vimeo.com/88972371

How to make an I-cord : A neat way to make an I-cord in this video by June at http://www.planetjune.com/blog/how-to-crochet-an-i-cord/

Of course, you could also, (like I have) take the easier option and just loop in a convenient thin belt you have at home.

How to attach a zipper :

http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

Part 3 : Body of skirt

We have now completed the top lace motif, and belt, so lets start on the lower body part of the skirt.

We will work the body of the skirt in rounds.

The stitch count is in multiples of 8

We will work from under the tape lace now.

Once again, work a round of (sc ; ch 2, sc in the next st), evenly spacing the (to) all around.

Round 1 : dc in the 1^st st ;

(2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; dc in the next sc) ;

rep (to) all around