BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE SHELLED SKIRT
Following my absolutely brilliant try (at writing out and making at top speed) a pattern I’d gleaned from the net.. here’s my next one.. and hopefully this one too will thrill you as much as it’s making me smile.. and I’ve not even begun.
This one appears really easy- peasy.. there are only two pattern bits.. one for the top waist portion and one for the lower shelled bit.. so.. yaay .. let’s get on with it.
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Materials used : Anchor Cotton knitting yarn #00089 ;
For Indians : Our lovely Indian White rose knitting cotton and Red rose knitting cotton yarns are 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.
You can make this to any size. I have given this only so you can estimate yarn usage.
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
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
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.
This pattern is worked in rounds from the first round, with a small loop hole in which you can thread either a cord made from the same material as skirt, or a slender belt. As this is worked in rounds, you need to ensure that the skirt goes around the hips of the person you're making it for, and then the corded belt on top will give you a lovely ruffled skirt.
You could also decide to fit in a zipper around the back of your skirt.
In this case, you will start with half your round waist measure, work in rows back and forth for a few rows till your project will slip around hip, then join project and work in rounds again.
I have given instructions below, assuming that you too, like designer will be working in rounds from the start.
Our stitch count is in multiples of 10.
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
Start with fdc to go around hips, in multiples of 10.
Keeping this chain flat, join ends.
We will work in rounds throughout for this pattern.
Note : If you decide to start with a regular chain (and I urge you again to try fdc), then work in multiples of 10 ;
join and work dc all around.
IF adding a zipper and working first few rows then start with multiples of 10 + 2, and work your 1st dc in the 3rd ch from hk.
Work dc all the way to the end and then count to see that you have multiples of 10.
Check out this video on how to keep your chain flat without twisting when working with a longer chain length https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwoGTvFbxbg
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
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Round 1 : trc in 1st 2 fdc ;
ch 2, sk 2 fdc, trc in next 2 fdc ;
*trc in next 2 fdc ;
ch 2, sk 2 fdc, trc in next 2 fdc* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
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
Round 2 : dc in the 1st 2 trc ;
2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ;
*dc in the next 2 trc ; 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
Round 3 :
ch 2, sk 2 dc, trc in next 2 dc ;
*trc in next 2 dc ;
ch 2, sk 2 dc, trc in next 2 dc* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
Round 4 : Rep Round 2
Here is a video tutorial for these first few rounds of the belt. In case this video does not come on, please go to https://youtu.be/1kfyKesObWQ
and here's the chart for this section
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CHART WITHOUT NOTATION |
WAIST BAND ROW
Large shell : (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in the same st or ch-sp
Round 5 : large shell in 1st dc ;
*ch 3, sk 4 dc, sc in next dc ;
ch 3, sk 4 dc, large shell in next dc ;
ch 3, sk 4 dc, sc in next dc* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
Small shell : (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in the same st or ch-sp
Round 6 : sk 1st 2 dc (of large shell), dc in next 2 dc ;
small shell in the next ch-sp ;
dc in next 2 dc ; sk last 2 dc ;
*ch 2, sc in 1st ch-3 sp ;
ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp ;
ch 2, sk 1st 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc ;
small shell in ch-2 sp ; dc in next 2 dc ;
ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next ch-3 sp ;
ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
Round 7 : sk 1st 2 dc , dc in next 2 ;
small shell in ch-2 sp ;
dc in next 2 dc ; sk last 2 dc ;
*ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, sc in ch-4 sp ;
ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, sk 1st 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc ;
small shell in ch-2 sp ; dc in next 2 dc* ;
rep from *to* till end.
Join with sl-st to 1st st.
Here is a video tutorial for the skirt pattern. In case this video does not come on, please visit me at https://youtu.be/B1n6V9hHZsg
Rep Rounds 6 & 7 till you have a skirt of the length you are happy with... and that's it... our pattern is done.
A simple two row / round repeat. Cool, huh?
Chart without notation
First round of shells complete
And on completion of a few more shell rows
Finishing :
Make two cords to go through the holes you’ve made on your waist band.
Your cord should be about one and a half times the width/circumference of waist made.
To make cord, make a chain about 1.5 times the width of waist, and dc in each ch back to the 1st st. Rep this for the second cord as well.
Loop into the holes / loops made on your waist band.
Easiest I-cord : In case this video for a really easy I-cord does not come on, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
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
OR
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 :
Weave in all ends and wear with pride.
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