Even the smallest handmade piece like this Fashion Doll Flare Skirt Free Crochet Pattern can completely change a doll’s look, and crochet is especially lovely for creating skirts with plenty of texture and personality. This design begins with a fitted waistband and gradually flares outward, creating a cute, full silhouette that can be paired with all kinds of handmade doll tops, blouses, and accessories.
What You’ll Need
For this project, you’ll need your choice of crochet yarn, a crochet hook suitable for the yarn you are using, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in the ends. Because fashion doll clothing is so small, I recommend choosing a yarn that creates stitches that are neat and not overly bulky. You can experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes depending on the look and fit you want for your doll.
Fashion Doll Flare Skirt Crochet Tutorial
Begin With a Slip Knot
Make a slip knot and place it onto your crochet hook.
Chain 28.
Row #1
Starting in the 4th chain from the hook, work 1 double crochet into every chain.
You should have 25 double crochets plus the first chain 3, for a total of 26.
Fold the crocheted piece in half so that the two short ends meet.
Connect both sides by making 3 slip stitches, working 1 slip stitch into each corresponding stitch.
Once the sides are joined, turn your project inside out. You will now begin crocheting the flare of the skirt in rounds.
Row #2
Chain 1.
Work 2 double crochets into every stitch all the way around.
When you reach the beginning of the round, slip stitch to join and finish the row.
This increase begins creating the fuller, flared shape of the skirt.
Row #3
Chain 3, then work 1 double crochet into the first stitch.
Next, work 2 double crochets into each of the remaining stitches all the way around.
Slip stitch to join and finish the row.
At this point, you should really begin to see the skirt spreading outward and developing its pretty flare.
Row #4
Chain 3.
Work 1 double crochet into every stitch around the entire row.
When you reach the beginning, slip stitch to join and finish the row.
Row #5
Chain 3.
For this row, you will use a double crochet decrease, also known as dc2tog. This technique combines two stitches into one.
Step-by-Step: How to Decrease Double Crochet (dc2tog)
Step 1: Yarn Over
Yarn over just as you would when beginning a normal double crochet.
Step 2: Insert Your Hook
Insert your hook into the first stitch and pull up a loop.
You should now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 3: Yarn Over and Pull Through
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
Stop halfway through the double crochet. Do not finish the stitch.
You should have 2 loops remaining on your hook.
Step 4: Yarn Over Again
Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch.
Step 5: Pull Up a Loop
Pull up a loop.
You should now have 4 loops on your hook.
Step 6: Yarn Over and Pull Through
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
You should now have 3 loops remaining on your hook.
Step 7: Complete the Decrease
Yarn over once more and pull through all of the remaining loops on your hook.
Your dc2tog decrease is complete. Two stitches have now been joined together to create one stitch.
Continue working the decrease around the row as directed.
When you reach the beginning, slip stitch to join and finish the row.
Row #6
Chain 3.
Work 1 double crochet into every stitch from the back around the entire row.
Working the stitches from the back helps give the final section of the skirt a slightly different texture and adds another pretty detail to the finished design.
When you reach the beginning of the round, slip stitch to join and finish the row.
Finishing Your Fashion Doll Flare Skirt
Once you have completed Row #6, fasten off your yarn.
Use your yarn needle to carefully weave in all loose yarn ends. Trim away any excess yarn after the ends are secure.
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Your little Fashion Doll Flare Skirt is now finished and ready for styling! Try making several skirts in different colours and yarn textures to create a miniature wardrobe. Soft pinks, lavender, cream, powder blue, mint green, bright florals, and even sparkly yarns can completely change the personality of this simple skirt.
Pair your finished skirt with a tiny crocheted crop top, handmade blouse, off-shoulder top, fitted bodice, or one of your favourite fashion doll accessories. You can also experiment with adding tiny bows, ribbon, crochet flowers, beads, or other embellishments to make each skirt unique.
I hope you enjoy crocheting this sweet little fashion doll skirt and adding it to your handmade doll wardrobe. Doll clothes are such fun projects because you can play with colours, textures, trims, and different fashion ideas without needing very much yarn or fabric. Keep visiting and browse the blog to download more free doll clothes sewing patterns, free doll clothes crochet patterns, and check out my beautiful dollhouse and my Barbie doll reviews. There are always more tiny outfits and doll-inspired projects to create
