Crochet Malibu Bikini Skirt

The Crochet Malibu Bikini Skirt is the perfect addition to your beachwear collection! With its intricate crochet design and flattering fit, it will have you feeling stylish and confident on your next seaside adventure. The vibrant colors and fun patterns will make you stand out effortlessly. Whether you're lounging by the pool or strolling along the shore, this skirt is sure to make you feel like a beach babe! Get ready to turn heads and soak up the sun in this charming piece.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

• Crochet hook – I / 5.50 mm
• Yarn – Med (4) Caron Cotton / Calico Flowers 3.50 oz.
• Yarn Needle
• Tape Measure

Stitches:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)
• V stitch (V st) dc, ch1, dc in the same st
• Shell Stitch (shst) 2 dc, ch1, 2dc in the same st

Size: 28 W. X 10 L. Inches

2 Rows = 1 inch For Width

Multiples — 12 +7 For Length

Notes:

• Ch3 Counts as dc
• Ch4 Counts as dc, ch1

Pattern:

R: 1 – Ch 31 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and in ch across,

Turn, ch 3 (29 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in the next 4 dc,
* ch1, sk 3 dc, shst in the next dc, ch1, sk 3 dc, 1 dc in the next 5 dc*
Repeat From * to * across, turn, ch 3 (15 dc, 2 shsts)

R: 3 – 1 dc in the next 4 dc,
ch4, sc in the ch1 sp of the next shst, ch4
1 dc in the next dc, ch1, sk the next dc,
dc in the next dc, ch1, sk the next dc, dc in the next dc,
ch4, sc in the ch1 sp of the next shell st, ch4,
1 dc in the last 5 dc, turn, ch 3 (13 dc 2 sc)

R: 4 – 1 dc in the next 4 dc,
*ch1, Shst in the next sc, ch1, 1 dc in the next 5 sts*
Repeat From * to * across, Turn, ch 3 (15 dc, 2 shst)

R: 5 – Repeat R: 3

R: 6 – Repeat R: 4

R: 7 – R: 55 – Continue to Repeat R: 3 and R: 4 alternating Rows.

Or more is more width is desired.

Remember to add in 2 rows increments.

R: 56 – Make sure you end on an R: 3 Row

R: 57 -1 dc in the next 4 dc,
*2 dc in the ch4 sp, 1 dc in the sc, 2 dc in the ch4 sp, 1 dc in the next 5 dc*
Repeat From * to * across. (29 dc)

R: 58 – Trim – Turn, working across the bottom edge of the Skirt,

Evenly sc across, turn, ch 1

Try to have increments of 11 sc.

R: 59 – sc in the 1^st sc, *
ch 1, sk 3 sc, shst in the next sc, ch1, sk 3 sc, sc in the next sc*
Repeat Across, turn.
R: 60 – ch4, 1 dc in the same st as the ch4,
*Ch1, shst in the ch1 sp of the next shst, ch1, V st in the next sc,*
Repeat From * to * across, ch1, 2 dc in the last V st, ch1

Repeat Row: 60 as many times as needed For length.
R: 61 – Finishing Row — Sc in the 1^st dc,
* Ch3, 4 dc in the ch1 sp of the next shst, ch3, sc in the ch1 sp of the next V st, ch3*
Repeat From * to * across, sc in the last dc, tie off, weave in your ends.

Tie:

With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 60, tie off.

Make a secure knot in each end of the tie.

Lace through top edge of the Waist of the skirt and tie a lose bow.