CROCHET SKIRT FOR GIRL STEP BY STEP🧶👗

Welcome the sunshine with this adorable two-piece crochet set for a special little girl! Featuring a simple, comfortable top adorned with cheerful daisy appliques and a matching, airy skirt with an elasticized waist, this outfit is perfect for warm weather adventures. The open stitch pattern works up quickly and creates a light and breezy feel that little ones will love.

Let’s grab our hooks and create this delightful and easy-to-wear set!

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Approximately 300-350 yards of sport (size 2) or DK (size 3) weight yarn in your main color (e.g., the orange shown). A soft, washable yarn like cotton or acrylic blend is recommended.
• Small amounts of white and yellow yarn for the daisy appliques.
• A crochet hook appropriate for your yarn. A size G/6 (4.0mm) hook is a good starting point.
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• 1/2 inch wide elastic for the skirt waistband

Key Stitches and Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sk: skip
• sp: space

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Pattern Instructions:

Part 1: The Top

The top is worked in rows, creating two separate pieces (front and back) that are then joined at the shoulders and sides.

Back Panel:

1. Row 1: ch 60 (or adjust for desired width), dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (58 dc)
2. Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across. Turn.
3. Repeat Row 2 until your piece reaches the desired length from the shoulders to just above the waist.
4. Shape Armholes: At the beginning of the next two rows, sl st across the first 3 sts (or decrease as desired) to shape the armhole. Continue in dc across the remaining sts.
5. Continue in dc until the armhole reaches the desired depth. Fasten off.

Front Panel:

1. Work the front panel the same as the back panel until the armholes are shaped and reach the same depth.
2. Shape Neckline (Optional): For a slightly wider neckline, in the last few rows, you can decrease stitches in the center of the front panel.

Joining the Top:

1. Place the front and back panels wrong sides together.
2. Sew or crochet the shoulder seams together for about 2-3 inches.
3. Sew or crochet the side seams together, leaving openings for the armholes.

Edging the Top:

1. Work a round of single crochet around the neckline, armholes, and bottom edge for a neat finish.

Part 2: The Skirt

The skirt is worked in rounds from the waistband down.

1. Waistband: ch 80 (or adjust for baby’s waist circumference), sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st.
3. Rnd 2-4: Repeat Rnd 1 to create a wider waistband.
4. Row 5 (Creating Loops for Elastic): ch 1, sc in first st. ch 2, sk 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
5. Rnd 6: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-2 sp around. Join with sl st.
6. Rnd 7 (Open Stitch Pattern): ch 3, dc in next st. ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
7. Rnd 8: ch 3, dc in next st. ch 2, sk the ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
8. Repeat Rounds 7 and 8 until the skirt reaches the desired length.
9. Hem: Work a round of single crochet or a simple picot edge for the hem. Fasten off.

Insert Elastic:

1. Cut a piece of elastic to fit the baby’s waist.
2. Thread the elastic through the loops created in Row 5 of the waistband.
3. Overlap the ends of the elastic by about 1 inch and sew them securely together.
4. Close the opening in the waistband by sewing the edges together.

Part 3: The Daisy Appliques (Make 2)

Using white and yellow yarn:

1. Center (Yellow): ch 3, sl st to form a ring. ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st. Fasten off yellow.
2. Petals (White): Join white yarn to any sc of the center ring. ch 3, tr in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st. Repeat from * 5 more times to create 6 petals. Fasten off white.

Attaching the Daisies:

1. Sew the daisy appliques to the front of the top as desired (as shown in the image).

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all loose ends securely with your yarn needle.
• Gently block the finished top and skirt if desired.

You’re Done!

Video tutorial

Congratulations! You’ve just crocheted a sweet and summery daisy set for a little girl. The simple stitches and cheerful embellishments make this a delightful outfit for warm days.

Share your finished set with me on social media using #SunnyDaisySet – I’d love to see your color choices! Happy crocheting!