Golden Hour Skirt – Crochet Pattern

Introducing: the Golden Hour Skirt crochet pattern.

This flowy skirt features intricate lace sections separating its tiers to create a delicate and airy design. The A-line shape cascades beautifully, adding volume and movement to the skirt.

Crocheted using Originally Lovely Pima yarn, the Golden Hour Skirt embodies both comfort and style, making it a must-have for any summer wardrobe.

Golden Hour Skirt

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This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not reproduce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.

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Skill Level

Intermediate

For this pattern, you will need to feel comfortable following written instructions and know the following skills: crocheting in the round, simple increases, and experience crocheting lace. Knowledge of stitch charts is helpful but not required.

Gauge

15 stitches and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in double crochet

Please note: Always remember to gauge swatch especially when substituting yarn in a pattern! Small changes in gauge can lead to large changes in the finished garment so assure a proper fit with the proper gauge!

Choosing Yarn

For this crochet skirt, it is recommended to use an DK weight cotton yarn such as Originally Lovely Lana.

Please note: Yarn weight and yardage requirements are estimates.  Using yarn of different fiber composition, ply, gauge, and any modifications will lead to differences in yarn usage. 

Construction Notes

• Unless otherwise noted, turning chains do NOT count as the first stitch of the round.
• Throughout this entire pattern, stitches will be worked into both loops.
• Although this pattern is worked in the round, you will be turning at the end of each round to keep the project from twisting
• While working the skirt, you will notice that some rows have a combination of DC, TR, and HDC stitches. These rows are worked to modify the length of the skirt so it’s slightly longer in the back for a better fit.
• If you want to modify this pattern to make your skirt longer or shorter, you will need to do so in 4 round / 2” increments. This will keep the lace sections evenly spaced and the front/back shaping in the correct location. Places to modify length will be noted in the pattern.

Dimensions

Size:	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	2X	3X	4X	5X
Waist:	24″	27.25″	30.52″	33.5″	36.75″	40″	43.25″	46.5″	49.5″	52.75″
	61cm	69 cm	77.5cm	85cm	93.5cm	101.5cm	110cm	118cm	125.5cm	134cm
Length:	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″	20″
	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm	51cm

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parenthesis. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To keep track of your size, you may highlight or circle all numbers for your chosen size before you begin.

Help Choosing A Size

This skirt is designed to be fitted at the waist. Model is 6” tall, has a 30” waist, and is wearing a size small with 3.5” positive ease. For best fit, choose a size that is 0-4” larger than your corresponding waist measurement.

Please note, we will be adding an elastic waistband to this skirt. For best fit, add an elastic waistband that is 1” smaller than your actual waist measurement. Once the elastic waistband is added, this skirt will fit to your actual waist measurement.

If you prefer to wear your skirts at your hips instead of your waist, choose a size based on your hip measurement instead of your waist measurement.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Chain 90 (102, 114, 126) (138, 150, 162) (174, 186, 198) sts. Slst to join in round.

Waistband:

Round 1: ch2, DC around. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn.

2: DC in each st around. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn.

3-4: as rd 2.

To create the waistband, you will crochet elastic into the skirt. Sew the ends of the elastic closed to create a loop before you crochet the elastic into the skirt. For best results, cut your elastic 1” smaller than the measurement of where you want you skirt to sit, generally the smallest part of your waist.

5: Holding the elastic waistband behind your work, pull the beginning chain edge around the elastic and behind your work to so that the elastic in place is held in place between your DC rows (fig 1). DC through both the beginning chain edge and rd 4 as follows: YO, insert your hook into the first stitch, insert your hook also into the first stitch of the foundation chain (fig 2), YO, pull through the foundation chain and your first st (fig 3), YO pull through both remaining loops to complete your DC st. Repeat in this way around the entire round. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn.

Note: For assistance with your elastic waistband, check out Figures 1-3.

Skirt:

6 (WS): DC 11 (12, 14, 15) (17, 18, 20) (21, 23, 24), TR 23 (27, 29, 33) (35, 39, 41) (45, 47, 51), DC 22 (24, 28, 30) (34, 36, 40) (42, 46, 48), HDC 23 (27, 29, 33) (35, 39, 41) (45, 47, 51), DC 11 (12, 14, 15) (17, 18, 20) (21, 23, 24). Slst with first DC to join, ch1 & turn.

7 (RS): * SC, ch1, sk2, (DC, ch1, DC, ch1, DC) in next st, ch1. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with first SC to join, ch3 & turn. [15 (17, 19, 21) (23, 25, 27) (29, 31, 33) patt reps].

8: * sk next (ch, DC, ch), SC, ch1, sk (ch, DC, ch), (DC, ch1, DC, ch1, DC) in next st, ch1. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with first SC to join, ch2 & turn.

9: HDC in next 2 sts/sps, sk1 ch, * SC, sk1 ch, HDC in next 5 sts/sps, sk1 ch. Rep from * to last 5 sts/sps, SC, sk1 ch, HDC in final 3 sts/sps. Slst with first HDC to join, ch2 & turn. [90 (102, 114, 126) (138, 150, 162) (174, 186, 198) sts].

10: * DC, inc. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn. [135 (153, 171, 189) (207, 225, 243) (261, 279, 297) sts].

11: DC in each st around. Slst with 1st DC to join, ch2 & turn.

12-19: as 11.

Note: If you are modifying the shirt to be longer/shorter, you will need to work more/less rounds here. Work more/less rounds in a multiple of 2.

20: DC 15 (18, 20, 22) (24, 28, 29) (31, 33, 36), inc, TR 17 (19, 21, 24) (26, 27, 30) (33, 35, 37), TR inc, TR 17 (19, 21, 24) (26, 27, 30) (33, 35, 37), inc, DC 32 (38, 42, 45) (50, 56, 60) (64, 68, 74), HDC 35 (38, 43, 48) (53, 56, 61) (66, 71, 74), DC 16 (18, 21, 23) (25, 28, 30) (31, 34, 36). Slst with first DC to join, ch1 & turn. [138 (156, 174, 192) (210, 228, 246) (264, 282, 300) sts].

21-23: as rds 7-9. [23 (26, 29, 32) (35, 38, 41) (44, 47, 50) patt reps].

24: * DC in the next 2 sts, inc. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn. [184 (208, 232, 256) (280, 304, 328) (352, 376, 400) sts].

25-33: DC in each st around. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn.

Note: If you are modifying the shirt to be longer/shorter, you will need to work more/less rounds here. Work more/less rounds in a multiple of 2 as done after round 19.

34: DC 22 (25, 28, 31) (34, 37, 40) (43, 46, 49), inc, TR 46 (52, 58, 64) (70, 76, 82) (88, 94, 100), inc, DC 45 (51, 57, 63) (69, 75, 81) (87, 93, 99), HDC 46 (52, 58, 64) (70, 76, 82) (88, 94, 100), DC 23 (26, 29, 32) (35, 38, 41) (44, 47, 50). Slst with 1st DC to join, ch1 & turn. [186 (210, 234, 258) (282, 306, 330) (354, 378, 402) sts].

35-37: as rds 7-9. [31 (35, 39, 43) (47, 51, 55) (59, 63, 67) patt reps].

38: [DC, inc] 3 times, * DC in the next 3 sts, inc in next st. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with first DC to join, ch2 & turn. [234 (264, 294, 324) (354, 384, 414) (444, 474, 504) sts].

39-40: as 7-8. [39 (44, 49, 54) (59, 64, 69) (74, 79, 84) patt reps]

41: * sk next (ch, DC, ch), SC in DC, ch1, sk next (ch, DC, ch), [TR, ch1, TR, ch1, TR] in SC, ch1. Rep from * to end of rd. Slst with 1st SC to join, ch2 & turn.

42: SC in ch sp, ch3, [SC in next ch sp, ch3] 2x, * SC2tog over next 2 chsp, ch3, [SC in next chsp, ch3] 2x. Rep from * to final chsp, SC in final chsp, slst with first SC to join. Break yarn and pull through to secure. Weave in end.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. Block by soaking in warm water and lay flat to dry.

Enjoy!

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