Spiral Skirt

Spiral Skirt by Annastasia Cruz

What is Being Made

The Spiral Skirt is a downloadable crochet pattern designed by independent designer Annastasia Cruz. This intermediate-level project creates a dynamic, spiraling garment through a unique construction method of stacked flounces that build upon one another to form the skirt's distinctive shape.

Construction Technique

This skirt employs an innovative layering technique where individual flounces are crocheted one on top of another to create the spiral effect. The pattern is worked in length with an even number of increases in every row, which causes the fabric to naturally spiral around the body. The construction process begins with the first flounce, followed by subsequent flounces that start partway down the last row of the previous flounce. Once all flounces are complete, the two ends are sewn together to form the skirt's circular shape. A contrasting trim is then added around the edges, and finally a waistband is crocheted around the top opening to complete the garment.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The primary stitch used in this pattern is the double crochet (dc), which forms the foundation of the flounce construction. The pattern relies on strategic increases worked evenly across rows to achieve the spiraling effect. The waistband is created by crocheting around the top opening, and finishing techniques include seaming the skirt ends together and adding a contrasting trim detail.

Materials Required

• Main Color Yarn: #2 weight yarn (4-ply) in quantities ranging from 365 to 1500 yards depending on desired skirt size. Suitable yarn options include Omega Crys held as 2 strands together, Omega Sinfona, Bernate Softee Baby, or #10 crochet cotton held as 2 strands together
• Contrasting Color Yarn: 100 to 150 yards for trim detail
• Crochet Hook: US size F (3.75mm)
• Notions: Yarn or tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 double crochet stitches and 5 double crochet rows measuring 2 inches. To ensure proper fit, crocheters should create a gauge swatch measuring 36 double crochet stitches by 16 double crochet rows and measure the center portion to verify gauge before beginning the project.