Paradise Skirt

 By   Robin Dykema

 

 

 

 

You may use this pattern for yourself, or as gifts. If you choose to make an item to sell, please credit me as the designer. As always, you do NOT have permission to sell this pattern in any form, or pass it off as your own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Fits waist size: Average: S-L, Large: 1X-3X
Sizes are approximate, the elastic waist skirt makes the design very flexible)
Skirt is designed to be ankle-length, however, the length can be custom altered as desired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
* 2 Cones Petalspun  will be more than enough for both sizes.
OR 2 - Giant balls (2730 yards each) size 10 thread (such as Article 74) (more for larger) OR similar yardage in size 5 thread such as (Article 960)

 
* 2-3 yards muslin
* Size E (3.5mm), F (4.0mm)
* 1-2 yds 1/2" wide elastic
* (Dye as desired)


Notes:
This pattern is intended to be loose and lacey.
If using size 10 thread, pattern worked with 2 strands held together throughout.
Skirt is worked from the hem up toward the waist.
Skirt length will stretch slightly after completed.
Using cotton thread will result in a heavier weight skirt, the Petalspun rayon will have a lighter result.


Gauge: Try to come close to this gauge. However, minor differences will not significantly affect the end result. It will however, affect your yardage.
Pineapple in pattern: ~3.5 inches from base “V” to top point where shells meet (above open space at top of pineapple.
~2” wide at widest point, not including shells.


Special Stitches:
Beg shell: (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st indicated
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st/sp indicated


Customizing:
1. Skirt is "petite-able": If you are shorter (approx 5' tall) work oneor two fewer round of pineapples before the first decrease
2. If you are taller (5'10” or more) you may want to add a round of pineapple repeats before the first decrease.
3. If you prefer a shorter skirt, work one or two fewer rounds of pineapple repeats before the first decrease.
4. For Larger size, skip first decrease, work one extra round of pineapples before working your decrease section. Then follow directions after last decrease to end.


To Make:
 

  1. With F hook, chain 300 (336). Being careful not to twist chain, join with sl st to first chain.
  2. Ch 1, sc evenly around. Join. Change to smaller hook.
  3. With E hook,Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st. * Ch 1, skip 5 sts, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st. Ch 1, skip 5 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st. Repeat from * around to last 11 sts. ch 1, skip 5 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st. Ch 1, skip last 5 sts, Join with sl st to top of beg ch 3.
  4. Sl st to first ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp. (ch 1, sc) 7 times in same sp. Ch 3, shell in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell and joining to top of beg ch.
  5. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp. (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 3, skip ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  6. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 5 times. Ch 3, sk next ch 3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, Join.
  7. Sl st. to ch- 2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 4 times. Ch 3, sk last ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  8. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sk 1st ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times. Ch 3, sk last ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join
  9. Sl st to ch-2 sp. [Beg shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp]. * ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 2 times. Ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, [shell, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omit last shell, join.
  10. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sk last ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  11. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 3, shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch 3 sp. Ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  12. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. * Ch 3, sk ch-3 sp. (sc, ch 1) 7 times in ch-2 sp. Sc in same sp. Ch 3, skip ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Skip next 2 ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  13. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Ch 3, dc in same sp. * Ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp. (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last 2 dc, join.
  14. Pull a longish loop, work beg shell in ch-2 sp just completed. * Ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 5 times. Ch 3, sk last ch-3 sp. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join
  15. Repeat step 7
  16. Repeat step 8
  17. Repeat step 9
  18. Repeat step 10
  19. Repeat step 11
  20. Repeat steps 12-19 until 4 pineapples are complete.(5 for tall or XL sizes)
  21. Repeat steps 12-16
  22. (mark round for counting repeats) Decrease round. Sl st to ch-2 sp. (Beg shell) in same sp. * [{Ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 2 times. Ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp}, (shell, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp]. Repeat [ to ]. Repeat { to }, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around. Repeat { to } Join (you will end up with a double decrease by the joining…it will work out. Just watch)
  23. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. *[{Ch3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp} Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, shell in next ch-2 sp.] Repeat [ to ]. Repeat { to } shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, repeat { to }. Join.
  24. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp. *[{Ch 3, sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sk last ch-3 sp} Shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in same sp. Ch 3, shell in next ch-2 sp.] Repeat from [ to ]. Repeat { to }. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around. Repeat { to }. Join.
  25. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Ch 3, dc in same sp. *[ Skip 2 ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 1) 7 times in next ch-2 sp. Sc in same sp. Ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, shell in next shell.] Repeat from [ to ]. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around. 2 dc in last ch-2 sp. Ch 1, sc in beg ch-3 to complete last ch-2 sp.
  26. Ch 1, work in ch-2 sp just completed. Work beg shell. *2 dc in next ch-2 sp. {Ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp. (Ch3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp.} Ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from { to }. Shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join.
  27. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Beg shell in same sp * ch 3, sk first ch 3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 5 times. Ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around, omitting last shell, join
  28. Repeat steps 7-19 (finishes first pineapple, and works one more complete pineapple)
  29. Repeat steps 12-16 (partial pineapple)
  30. Repeat 22-27 (decrease rounds) (skip this step for XL sizes)
  31. Repeat step 7-10
    NOTE: You need to end on a repeat of round 10. However, you will want to hold this to just below your waist to check on the length...remember cotton will pull and stretch with the weight of the garment)
  32. Sl st to ch-2 sp. Ch 1, sc in same sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch space) around. Join to first sc.
  33. Ch 1, (3 sc in next ch-3 sp) around. Join.
  34. Using F hook, Ch 1, sc in same st, and each st around., Join.
  35. Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around. Join
  36. Repeat step 35, 4 times more (7 rounds sc, total). FO
  37. Fold sc band over to inside, sew in place, leaving opening for inserting elastic.
  38. Cut elastic to fit your waist snugly (stretch it a bit, otherwise skirt will slip off your waist) add one inch for sewing. Thread elastic into casing, overlap 1/2" of each end, and sew firmly together. Let slide into casing, and sew opening closed.
     
  39. (Make liner)Sew muslin into tube, by sewing short sides together. Measure sides, and mark in a fewl inches from side edges on waist edge, slightly wider than half of your waist measurement (you're making some shaping) draw a line from your marks to a spot about 1/3 of the way down on the side. (like a dart) Sew along this line, and cut off extra triangle.
  40. Dye skirt and underskirt as desired. (I used tie-dye dyes, following instructions on packaging). Underskirt should be a shade different than skirt, to show off your stitching.
  41. Sew underskirt into skirt at bottom edge of waistband.
    NOTE: If you can find a ready-made slip that co-ordinates with your skirt, life is much easier. You can tack the slip in place, or not, as you prefer.


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