The Pattern

Crochet mini skirt in marled green, coral, and cream stripes with a drawstring waist, worn with a cream tank top
Free Pattern by Durable

Simone's Striped Skirt

Simone's Striped Skirt is a free pattern from Durable that keeps things easy and cheerful. It is a straightforward striped mini with a drawstring at the waist, so there is no fussy shaping to worry about, just rows of color that build up into a soft, summery skirt.

It is made in Durable Cotton 8, a matte non mercerized cotton that feels lovely against the skin and gives the stripes their gentle heathered look. Because the colors are up to you, it is a perfect way to blend a few favorite shades or bust through your cotton stash.

Ready to start?

This free pattern is by Durable. The full written instructions come as a printable PDF in US and UK terms right on their site.

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What You'll Need

A handful of cotton colors and a hook is really all it takes.

  • Yarn Durable Cotton 8, a matte 100 percent cotton (50 g / 150 m). Gather a few colors for the stripes. It is a light, soft cotton that is easy on the hands.
  • Hook The hook your Cotton 8 gauge calls for. The free pattern PDF lists the exact size and the sizing details.
  • Drawstring A crocheted chain or cord. Threaded through the waist to cinch and tie the skirt to fit.
  • Extras Yarn needle and scissors. For weaving in the color changes at each stripe.

Tips Before You Start

A few things worth knowing that the pattern page does not always spell out.

1

Plan your stripe sequence first

Lay your colors out in the order you want before you start. A repeating sequence looks intentional, while a random mix has a fun scrappy feel. Either works, so decide the vibe up front.

2

Weave ends as you go

Striped projects create a lot of ends. Weaving them in every few stripes instead of saving them all for the finish keeps the last hour from feeling like a chore.

3

Wear it high to protect the stretch

A drawstring cotton skirt can stretch if you tug it over your hips. Step into it and pull it up from the waist to keep the fit crisp.

4

Check the length before the final rows

Cotton drops a little with wear. Hold the skirt against yourself before the last few rows so you land on the length you actually want.