Looking for a beginner-friendly crochet skirt pattern that’s perfect for summer? The stunning crochet tennis skirt pattern features lovely no sew crochet pleats, making it a beautiful addition to your summer wardrobe. This easy-to-follow crochet skirt pattern is perfect for crocheters looking to create a gorgeous crochet skirt to compliment their summer outfit!
DESIGN
The Crochet tennis skirt is worked top down, starting from the band, the top part and the the pleated part. The pleats are made as you work along, you don’t need to sew the pleats and you can be sure your pleats will turn out the same size. This crochet skirt pattern uses mainly the double crochet stitch, making it an easy pattern you can work on while watching Netflix. This crochet skirt will make a beautiful addition to your summer wardrobe.
EASY
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this easy crochet tennis skirt pattern suits all skill levels. The pattern utilizes basic crochet stitches such as double crochet, front and back post double crochet and slip stitch. Additionally, the downloadable PDF pattern offers five different sizing options.
YARN
The Crochet tennis skirt pattern uses Dk weight yarn. You can use any DK weight yarn that suits your personal preference, a plain color, verigated or alternating different colors of your choice.
SIZES
The easy crochet skirt pattern provides instructions for five different sizing options, catering to hip sizes X-Small(Small, Medium, Large, X-large)
This blog post contains instructions for Size X-Small. If you like to make it in bigger sizes or you desire to support my craft, the ad-free printable PDF pattern, that contains pictorial guides is available for purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Ko-fi, and Etsy.
Read on to find the free version of the Crochet tennis skirt pattern below in both US and UK terms. You can find the UK instructions after the US instructions. Please scroll further down if you prefer to work in UK terms. You can also find the ad-free printable PDF version in Ravelry, Love Crafts Ko-fi and Etsy Shops.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
If you prefer video tutorials, you can watch the video tutorial of the baby version of crochet tennis skirt pattern above, it will help with understanding how to make the pleats part better.
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PDF PATTERN
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CROCHET TENNIS SKIRT | FREE PATTERN
Size
X-Small
Hip Measurement (inches)
34
Skirt Length (inches) measured from the band
17
Materials
- DK weight yarn – 1050 yards
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
Stitch Guide (US Version)
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet
Gauge:
16 stitches /10 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Dc
Pattern notes
- Ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch
- The skirt is worked in rounds.
- You can increase or decrease the skirt length to your preference by increasing or decreasing the rounds of the pleat part.
Pattern instructions
Ch 110, join in the round with a slst. make sure you don’t twist when you joining in round
Round 1: Ch 2, Dc in the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Dc. 110 Dc
Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc around the post of the first stitch, Bpdc around the post of the next stitch, Fpdc around the post of the next stitch repeat around the round. Finish round with Bpdc around the post of the last stitch.Finish round with a Slst to first stitch. 110 stitches.
Round 3-5: repeat round 2
Round 6: Ch 2, Dc into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Dc. 110 stitches.
Round 7: Slst into the second stitch, mark the slst made when joining the round, Ch 2, Dc in the second stitch, Dc in each stitch around, Dc in the skipped stitch at the beginning of the round. Finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 110 stitches.
Round 8-19: alternate rounds 6 and 7
Round 20: Ch 2 Dc 5 in Blo, Dc 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Dc 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Dc in the Flo of the next 5, Dc 5 in Blo of the same stitches, Dc 5 in Blo of the same stitches repeat 10 times. Finish the round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 330 stitches.
Round 21: Slst into the second stitch, mark the slst made when joining the round, Ch 2, Dc in the second stitch, Dc in each stitch around, Dc in the skipped stitch at the beginning of the round. Finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 330 stitches
Round 22: Ch 2, Dc into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Dc. 330 stitches.
Rounds 23-44: alternate rounds 21 and 22. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Finishing
Make a long chain (about 250 or more) , Slst all the way back and pass it through the waistband. Weave in all ends.
FINISHED SKIRT
UK Version
Materials
- DK weight yarn – 1050 yards
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
Stitch Guide (UK Version)
Ch: Chain
Tr: Treble crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Fptr: Front post treble crochet
Bptr: Back post treble crochet
Gauge:
16 stitches /10 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Tr
Pattern notes
- Ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch
- The skirt is worked in rounds.
- You can increase or decrease the skirt length to your preference by increasing or decreasing the rounds of the pleat part.
Pattern instructions
Ch 110, join in the round with a slst. make sure you don’t twist when you joining in round
Round 1: Ch 2, Tr in the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Tr. 110 Tr
Round 2: Ch 2, Fptr around the post of the first stitch, Bptr around the post of the next stitch, Fptr around the post of the next stitch repeat around the round. Finish round with Bptr around the post of the last stitch.Finish round with a Slst to first stitch. 110 stitches.
Round 3-5: repeat round 2
Round 6: Ch 2, Tr into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Tr. 110 stitches.
Round 7: Slst into the second stitch, mark the slst made when joining the round, Ch 2, Tr in the second stitch, Tr in each stitch around, Tr in the skipped stitch at the beginning of the round. Finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 110 stitches.
Round 8-19: alternate rounds 6 and 7
Round 20: Ch 2 Tr 5 in Blo, Tr 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Tr 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Tr in the Flo of the next 5, Tr 5 in Blo of the same stitches, Tr 5 in Blo of the same stitches repeat 10 times. Finish the round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 330 stitches.
Round 21: Slst into the second stitch, mark the slst made when joining the round, Ch 2, Tr in the second stitch, Tr in each stitch around, Tr in the skipped stitch at the beginning of the round. Finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 330 stitches
Round 22: Ch 2, Tr into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Tr. 330 stitches.
Rounds 23-44: alternate rounds 21 and 22. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Finishing
Make a long chain (about 250 or more) , Slst all the way back and pass it through the waistband. Weave in all ends.
FINISHED SKIRT
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