Wednesday 18 February 2015

Hooray! Crochet Skirt

Hooray! I made it. I challenged myself. It was a new year craft resolution. I said to my own brain, if 95 other people on ravelry have worked this out then I can too. It was a challenge but it was enjoyable, if that makes sense. I loved the way it changed every week to a different pattern. There was no boredom, just fun!



I made the waist with deep elastic. Measured a loop of elastic to fit my waist, folded it into quarters and marked the points. Then marked the quarter points of the skirt waist and used a stretch stitch on the machine to apply it, stretching the elastic to the skirt as I sewed.


In all honesty, it is a bit too big. The pattern is in multiples of 12 so I would take 12 off next time but with only a chart pattern written by a Russian woman that had absolutely no dimensions on, I struck pretty lucky.


Did I forget to mention I LOVE it! I was too busy being analytical there for a moment. I feel like Joni Mitchell every time I wear it.

So would you wear one? Would you wear one without a petticoat?


Later this week I have a photo diary of my skirt in the making to help along anyone who wants to give it a go. I miss making it already.

Don't it always seem to go 
That you don't know what you've got 
Till it's gone 
They paved paradise 
And put up a parking lot



Jo xxxx

31 comments:

  1. Your skirt is beautiful! Well done - it really does look like a challenge. I would certainly wear a crochet skirt but not without a petticoat of some sorts :)

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  2. Wow I'm in awe!!! i've always wanted to make a crochet skirt :) It's wonderful - enjoy!!

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  3. OMG that is just amazing Jo! You are truly a crochet expert-it is just gorgeous. I would love to make a skirt or dress...it looks fabulous! xx

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  4. This is cool, I've never thought of crocheting a skirt.

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  5. Fantastic!!! You really are such an amazing crocheter Jo! I went and listened to Joni after seeing this and in the clip I saw she was wearing a dress with a crocheted top. It really suits you. I hope that you enjoy wearing it. Oh and no, I would not be wearing this without something on underneath! xx

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  6. It's stunning, you are extremely quick at making things I do admire that. I do have a pattern of a crochet skirt which I would really like to make one day. Alas my crochet skills are still nearly none existent other than a granny square & the yarn used in the project was a particularly expensive silk one, it will remain a far off dream. I was in fact tearing my hair out over a simple ripple stitch last night so yes definitely a far off dream! x

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  7. It's wonderful Jo. I've been listening to Joni too....love that song.
    I'm looking forward to seeing how it progressed....you did a brilliant job and it really suits you.
    Jacquie xxx

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  8. Haha I loved that Joni Mitchell song (which means I'm showing my age again). Its a lovely pattern and you are a braver women than I for even having a go. Well done it looks fantastic but I think you're right I would have to wear a petticoat.

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  9. That looks incredible - and you carry it off so well! Cx

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  10. It's beautiful. Hats off! You are most clever Jo. Enjiy it! Bee xx

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  11. Oh W.O.W - that's fabulous! Love, love, love it - and yes I'd so wear it... but definitely not without a petticoat ;-)
    Well done, and wear it with pride!
    xx

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  12. LOVE IT! Definitely a petticoat though - although it could be the perfect excuse to show off my home made knickers ;) Good old Joni x Jane

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  13. How cool is that! You look fab. I hope you made extensive notes on Ravelry for numpties like me who always get the sizes wrong. x

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  14. Oh Jo, it's so lovely! You look like a true lady of the canyon. I can see it over leggings too, or over a big cottony white petticoat with the lace trim peeking out underneath. Excellent work. :)

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  15. It truly is a lovely crochet skirt. Look forward to seeing the workings of it. Wear it over leggings or a pretty slip. I crocheted a very easy straight skirt and love it.

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  16. Came over via Cozy Things blog to see your skirt. Wow!! This turned out beautiful. I really like the color and it looks cute with your boots. Well done!

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  17. How cute! I love it! Congratulations on challenging yourself and on your success! I'd definitely wear a skirt like that! And, yes...I'd definitely wear a skirt under it. It's fantastic! Enjoy!

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  18. Fantastic! Would definitely wear with slip or leggings! I like the length as well!

    Karen

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  19. Hey Jo, your skirt is a masterpiece! You could sew lots of petticoats in contrasting colours to wear with it and it would be like having a new skirt on each time. You wear it well, Sam xx

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  20. Beautiful! And it looks cozy as well! As well as complicated, so congrats on sticking with it and getting it finished - labors of love are sometimes the best things ever!

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  21. Wow, wow, wow! I love it, you did a fantastic job and I think it fits you perfectly.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  22. Hands down my favorite piece of clothing you have ever made! That outfit rocks! Do not change a thing I absolutely LOVE it Jo!!!! Have a great week! Nicole xoxo

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  23. Oh wow! gorgeous and very well done!

    Lluisa xoxo

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  24. Well done earth sister! Perhaps you can crochet some pants to go with it. I do know a man who crocheted his own underpants with yarn made from nettles. You think I am joking? xx

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  25. Wow it's fantastic! Well done you, it looks amazing.
    Marianne x

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  26. Oh my goodness, that is fantastic. It looks so good, well done!
    Caz xx

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  27. Ahhh Joni Mitchell :-) I would absolutely wear it, from your photos it doesn't look too big but I guess you can tell when wearing it. I just love the way it falls. Was it as complicated as it looks? x

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  28. How did I miss this?? It's AMAZING! You look great in it. It would make me want to put flowers in my hair and listen to Joni.

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