Daisy

Submitted by Crochet Me Admin on 22 June 2006 - 6:17pm. Categorized As:

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by Rachel Seeley Merrill

Introduction

Daisy Skirt
This lacy summer skirt was inspired by a gorgeous vintage bedspread pattern. I would never have the patience to crochet hundreds of tiny little squares out of thread to make an entire bedspread, so I designed this skirt as a way to capture the beauty of those patterns in a less painful project. Granted, this is still not a project most could do in a weekend, say, but as you complete each square you get a little thrill of accomplishment to string you along. With a slip or hand-sewn liner, you can wear this beautiful skirt anywhere, or pull it on over your bathing suit for a sexy cover up. Either way, you'll look gorgeous on those hot summer nights.

Materials List

Approximately 6 (7, 8, 9) 123yds (112m) / 50g balls sport weight cotton. I used Paton's Bumblebee 100% cotton, Apple Blossom.
3.75mm (US F-5) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Pre-made slip, or ½ yd (46cm) white cotton fabric and 1 yd (91cm) elastic for lining

Finished Size

small (med, large, x-large)

Hips: 38” (40”, 42”, 44”) [96.5cm (1.02m, 1.07m, 1.12m)]

Length: top of zig zag - 19” (20”, 21”, 22”) [48.3cm (50.8cm, 53.3cm, 55.9cm)], bottom of zig zag - 24” (25”, 26”, 27”) [61.0cm (63.5cm, 66.0cm, 68.6cm)]

Ed. note: See comments at the bottom of this page for tips on how to adjust the pattern for smaller sizes.

Gauge

Daisy Square: 12 st = 4” (10cm)

Stretchy Square: 7 patterns and 12 rows = 4” (10cm)

Notes

The Pattern

Pattern overview

Crochet eight daisy squares. On four of the daisy squares, attach thread and crochet one stretchy square on top of the daisy (Fig. A). On the other four squares, attach thread and crochet one stretchy square with attached triangle on top of the daisy square (Fig. B). The waistband will be crocheted directly on after pieces are joined.

Fig. A Fig. B
Fig. A Fig. B

Daisy square

Round 4 Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Work 12 sc into ring, sl st in first sc to join.

Round 2: Ch 1 (counts as sc), sc in same st (first sc from previous row), work 2 sc in each st around, sl st in ch-1 to join. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1,* rep from * to * 6 more times, skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join.

Round 4: Sl st into first ch-sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 3 dc into same ch-sp, ch 1, *skip next ch-sp, work 4 dc into next ch-sp, ch 1* rep from * to * 6 more times, sl st in top st of ch-3 to join. (8 groups of 4 dcs, which form the bases of the flower petals.)

Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *work 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in last dc of group, ch 1, dc in first dc of next group, work 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in last dc of group, ch 2, dc in first dc of the next group,* rep from * to * 3 more times, ending last rep with ch 2, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (Each of the 8 petals widen in this round, alternating between 1-ch and 2-ch spaces in between petals, which is the start of shaping from a circle into a square.)

Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each of next 5 dc, *ch 1, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 6 dc,* rep from * to * 2 more times, ch 1, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (This adds one more row to the petals, maintaining the same width, keeping the ch-1 spaces the same, increasing the ch-2 spaces to ch-3.)

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each of the next 5 dc, retaining last loop on hook after each dc (6 loops on hook) yo, draw through all loops on hook, *ch 5, tr into ch-1 sp, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 6 dc retaining last loop of each dc on hook (7 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops on hook, work [ch 4, tr] 4 times into ch-3 sp to form corner, ch 4, dc in each of the next 6 dc, retaining last loop of each dc on hook (7 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops on hook,* rep from * to * 3 more times, ending last rep with ch 5, tr into ch-1 sp, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 6 dc retaining last loop of each dc on hook (7 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops on hook, work [ch 4, tr] 4 times into ch-3 sp to form corner, ch 2, dc in top of ch-3 to join. (This completes the petals and defines the square shape.)

Petal stitch, step 1 Petal stitch, step 2

Round 8: [Ch 4, sc into next ch sp] 4 times, *ch 4, tr into corner ch sp, [ch 4, sc into next ch sp] 6 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, ch 4, tr into corner ch sp, ch 4, sc into next ch sp, ch 1, dc in top of dc from previous row to join.

Round 8

For size small only

Round 9: [Ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 5 times, *[ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, [ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 6 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, [ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, ch 3, sl st in base of beg ch-3 to join.

Round 10: [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 6 times, *work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 8 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 2 times, sl st in first sc to join.

Fasten off. (Square should measure 9.5” [24.1 cm] diagonally.)

For size medium only

Round 10: [Ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 6 times, *[ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, [ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 7 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, [ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, ch 3, sl st in base of beg ch-3 to join.

Round 11: [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 7 times, *work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 9 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 2 times, sl st in first sc to join.

Fasten off. (Square should measure 10” [25.4 cm] diagonally.)

For size large only

Round 11: [Ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 7 times, *[ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, [ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 8 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, [ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, ch 3, sl st in base of beg ch-3 to join.

Round 12: [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 8 times, *work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 10 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 2 times, sl st in first sc to join.

Fasten off. (Square should measure 10.5” [26.7 cm] diagonally.)

For size x-large only

Round 12: [Ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 8 times, *[ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, [ch 3, sc into next ch sp] 9 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, [ch 4, dc in top of tr, ch 4] in corner, sc into next ch sp, ch 3, sl st in base of beg ch-3 to join.

Round 13: [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 9 times, *work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 11 times,* rep from * to * 2 more times, work 4 sc in top of corner dc, [Work 4 sc into next ch-4 sp] 2 times, sl st in first sc to join.

Fasten off. (Square should measure 11” [27.9 cm] diagonally.)

Stretchy square

Arch patt st: Ch 3, insert hook into same ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next ch-3 space, draw up another 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all three loops on hook. (One complete arch.)

Arch decrease: Sl st into ch-3 space, sl st in 1st (far left) ch of ch-3,ch 3, insert hook into base of ch-3, draw up 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook),insert hook into next ch-3 space, draw through 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook.

Attach yarn in upper right hand corner of flower square.

Row 1: Ch 3, insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook),skip 1 sc, insert hook into next sc, draw up another 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all three loops on hook, *ch 3, insert hook into next sc, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook), skip 1 sc, insert hook into next sc, draw up another 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all three loops on hook, ch 3, insert hook into same sc, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook), skip 1 sc, insert hook into next sc, draw up another 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all three loops on hook,* rep from * to * to end of row, ending with ch 3, turn. (13 (14, 15, 16) arches with a little picot on the end.)

Rows 2-21 (23, 24, 27): Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook),insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook (picot complete), work arch patt st across row 13 (14, 15, 16) times, working the last arch into the picot, ch 3, turn.

(As you work the pattern, each row will end up with 13 [14, 15, 16] arches, and picot on either end.)

For square stop here. For square with attached triangle, continue directions for appropriate size.

For size small only

Rows 22-23: Continue in pattern as for rows 2-21.

Row 24: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 12 times, ch 1, turn. (12 full arches)

Row 25: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (11 full arches)

Row 26: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 11 times, ch 1, turn. (11 full arches)

Row 27: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (10 full arches)

Row 28: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 9 times, ch 3, turn. (9 full arches)

Row 29: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row. ch 3, turn. (9 full arches)

Row 30: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 8 times, ch 1, turn. (8 full arches)

Row 31: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (7 full arches)

Row 32: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (7 full arches)

Row 33: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row. ch 3, turn. (6 full arches)

Row 34: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 5 times, ch 3, turn. (5 full arches)

Row 35: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (5 full arches)

Row 36: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 4 times, ch 1, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 37: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (3 full arches)

Row 38: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (3 full arches)

Row 39: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 40: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st, ch 3, turn. (1 full arch)

Row 41: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (1 full arch)

Row 42: Insert hook in base of ch 3, insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn insert hook into ch 3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn. YO, draw yarn through all loops on hook.

Break thread and fasten off.

For size medium only

Row 24: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up a 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (14 full arches)

Row 25: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (14 full arches)

Row 26: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (13 full arches)

Row 27: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row. ch 1, turn. (13 full arches)

Row 28: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (12 full arches)

Row 29: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 11 times, ch 3, turn. (11 full arches)

Row 30: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (11 full arches)

Row 31: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 10 times, ch 3, turn. (10 full arches)

Row 32: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (10 full arches)

Row 33: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 9 times, ch 1, turn. (9 full arches)

Row 34: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (8 full arches)

Row 35: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row. ch 1, turn. (8 full arches)

Row 36: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (7 full arches)

Row 37: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row. ch 1, turn. (7 full arches)

Row 38: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (6 full arches)

Row 39: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 5 times, ch 3, turn. (5 full arches)

Row 40: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (5 full arches)

Row 41: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 4 times, , ch 3, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 42: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 43: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 3 times, ch 1, turn. (3 full arches)

Row 44: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 45: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 46: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st, ch 3, turn. (1 full arch)

For size large only

Row 26: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (15 full arches)

Row 28: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (14 full arches)

Row 32: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (11 full arches)

Row 34: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (10 full arches)

Row 36: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (9 full arches)

Row 38: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (7 full arches)

Row 40: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (6 full arches)

Row 44: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 46: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 47: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 48: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st, ch 3, turn. (1 full arch)

For size x-large only

Row 30: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (15 full arches)

Row 32: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (14 full arches)

Row 35: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (12 full arches)

Row 38: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (10 full arches)

Row 40: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (9 full arches)

Row 42: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (8 full arches)

Row 46: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (5 full arches)

Row 48: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 49: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row. ch 1, turn. (4 full arches)

Row 50: Arch decrease, then work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (3 full arches)

Row 51: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st 2 times, ch 3, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 52: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (2 full arches)

Row 53: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st ch 3, turn. (1 full arches)

Row 54: Insert hook into base of chain, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st ch-3 space, draw up 1/2-inch loop of yarn (3 loops on hook), yo, draw yarn through all loops on hook, work arch patt st to end of row, ch 3, turn. (1 full arch)

Finishing

You should now have eight pieces, 4 like those in Fig. A (above) and four like those in Fig. B (above). Stack them on top of one another. If there are wide variations in the squares' dimensions, you may want to block the individual pieces before sewing them together. Whipstitch each A piece to the bottom of each B piece. You will have four panels that look like those in Fig. C. Matching up diagonal centers of the daisy squares in a straight line, whipstitch the four panels together (see Fig. D). Now fold Point A to Point B, and Point D to Point C and whipstitch the last seam. Attach thread at top to crochet the waistline.

Fig. C
Fig. C

Fig. D
Fig. D

Waistline

At this point, the waist will be very easily stretched out of shape because of the stitch and the way it's at a diagonal. Don't worry if it looks really wonky at this point. You are looking at the ends of the rows, and you will need to sc the end of each row plus the trough in between.

For Small, Medium, Large Only

Row 1: Work 114 (120, 126) sc evenly around waistline, following the approximate pattern of *crochet peak, crochet peak, crochet peak, crochet trough* repeat around.

Row 2: Dc in each sc around.

Row 3: Sc in each dc around.

For X-Large Only

Row 1: Work 132 sc evenly around waistline, following the approximate the pattern of *crochet peak, crochet peak, crochet peak, crochet peak, crochet trough* repeat around.

Row 2: Dc in each sc around.

Row 3: Sc in each dc around.

Drawstring

Ch 200 (212, 224, 236)

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across to end. Fasten off.

I love this!!! So dainty and gorgeous!

Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on 23 June 2006 - 7:17pm.

Hi Rachel, I am new to crochetme.com, and I must admit, this is a most breathtakingly beautiful skirt pattern!

I have seen many skirt patterns and this one is definantly the "IT" skirt of spring and summer 2009!

And since I don't wear slacks,this will be my special treasure--although I'll wear mine a little longer--either past the calf or to the ankles,I will make a few more squares to add length.

I hope you won't mind if I adopt this pattern for my new scarf and beret. I love the daisy, it is so fresh and innovative, much more updated,hip and creative than the "granny square".

I am going to rock this skirt with a matching scarf and beret! Thanks for sharing with us! I would love to add you to my buddy list!

Submitted by Beloved Woman on 30 March 2009 - 9:49pm.

I love this. I have a sept wedding...is this dressy enough I could wear it to a wedding or is more casual?

Submitted by mariah on 15 April 2009 - 6:53am.

Very nice - dainty is an excellent word. Very pretty!

Submitted by julie at withahook (not verified) on 23 June 2006 - 7:32pm.

I absolutely love it! How did you come up with it? You are very talented. Its ia very lovely.

Submitted by Pam Redican (not verified) on 24 June 2006 - 6:09am.

I love it! This will definately be among my summer projects.
Thank you for sharing.

Submitted by Kimberley (not verified) on 24 June 2006 - 6:45am.

Its gorgeous...I can't wait to start!

Thank you for sharing :)

Submitted by FebruaryStar (not verified) on 24 June 2006 - 8:15am.

Really nice job you did on that skirt. It's very lovely!

Submitted by Amie (not verified) on 24 June 2006 - 10:03am.

How beautiful! I can't wait to start it-I may just make another one, but try a different tablecloth motif instead of the daisy. Do you have any suggestions for the yarn-I checked the Patons website and they don't list Bumblebee. I guess they have discontinued it.

Submitted by Kaitland_Joie (not verified) on 24 June 2006 - 2:42pm.

There is quite a bit still on Ebay

Submitted by Kris (not verified) on 25 June 2006 - 8:28am.

I love this and tried to contact Rachel with the email address you have given to try and get permission to make one for sale on my site. Unfortunately, the email address is non-existent or incorrect.
Anyone know how I can reach her?
Kris King
Kristine's Crochet

Submitted by Kris (not verified) on 25 June 2006 - 8:25am.

You can get Paton's Bumblebee at SmileysYarns.com, and it's only $1.50 a skein.

I'm using some random glittery black yarn I found around the house somewhere.

Submitted by Lauren (not verified) on 25 June 2006 - 10:58am.

Thank you thank you thank you! I've seen so many nice crocheted skirt patterns lately, but they were just not quite right for me. this one is gorgeous! it made me *gasp*. thank you so much for sharing it.

Submitted by Sheepypie (not verified) on 26 June 2006 - 4:23pm.

Here I've been checking this site hourly to see if the new issue was up, then I have a busy weekend and forget to check and I miss it. Thanks for all the kind comments, it was so much fun designing the skirt, the thought of other people making it is pretty cool. If you have any questions at all, please email me. You can reach me at roquemoma@yahoo.com. And for the yarn question, I got my Paton's Bumblebee at Smiley's Yarns, too, but I think any sport weight cotton should work.
Rachel

Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on 27 June 2006 - 8:44am.

Any suggestions on how to make this skirt for "small" hipped people? I do not have a 38" hip size (which seems quite big to me), but would love to make this skirt.

Submitted by Michelle (not verified) on 27 June 2006 - 1:51pm.

What a lucky girl. You could make this for an approximately 28.5" (30", 31.5", 33")hip size by following the small (m, l, xl)instructions but only making 6 of each square, so that when you're assembling the final panels (see fig D) you have just 3 panels instead of 4. If that doesn't work for you, email me (roquemoma@yahoo.com) your hip measurements and I'll help you adjust the pattern.
Thanks,
Rachel

Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on 27 June 2006 - 2:14pm.

oh wonderful! I loved it but I too had the same issue of hip size. 28" is a little small but adjusting guage should hopefully fix that for me.. once I get enough time to make this
beautiful pattern.

Submitted by Lynn (not verified) on 27 June 2006 - 2:24pm.

I have a question about the instructions. I'm kind of new at crocheting and I want to attempt to make this skirt. What does it mean to "draw up a ½-inch loop"?

Submitted by Marisa (not verified) on 29 June 2006 - 2:34pm.

Hi Marisa, it should say "draw up a 1/2" (half inch) loop".

Submitted by skamama (not verified) on 29 June 2006 - 4:35pm.

It would seem the crochetme.com gnomes that run the code of this site had their way with the fractions in the pattern. It should all be fixed now, and indicated with orange text. I apologize for any confusion the silly gnomes may have caused.

Cheers,
Kim, Ed.

Submitted by Crochet Me Admin on 29 June 2006 - 4:55pm.

Oh! That explains it! Thanks!

Submitted by Marisa (not verified) on 30 June 2006 - 7:06am.

Thank you for asking that question. I was just fixing to ask the same one, and seen yours. And, thank you for the reply and the corrections. I have been scratching my head all day on the frac thing.

Teresa

Submitted by Teresa (not verified) on 15 July 2006 - 4:14pm.

I thought I would post here, since the question came up in an email someone sent, that this pattern is really easy to adjust for larger sizes as well as smaller sizes. If you follow the directions for size small but make ten of each square instead of eight, resulting in five rows across when you assemble it instead of four (see fig D), you would have a skirt with a hip measurement of 47.5". If you follow the directions for med, but add an extra row you get a hip measurement of 50", follow the large directions and add a row you get a hip measurement of 52.5", and follow the extra large directions and add a row and you get a hip measurement of 55".

Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on 2 July 2006 - 11:37pm.

This is really beautiful!

Submitted by penny (not verified) on 5 July 2006 - 3:07am.

Fresh and vintage at the same time.

The best skirt patterns I have ever seen are both in crochet me.

Shelley

Submitted by Shelley (not verified) on 5 July 2006 - 12:44pm.

I have started making this skirt. I am on the final row of the first daisy square. Working the large size (although the instructions are the same on all sizes). it says to work 4 sc in each 4 chain space. The only 4 ch spaces are at the corners. Should I be doing 4 sc in the 3 ch spaces or 3 sc.

It would have been helpful to have a photo of a completed square to see. Please help quickly, I really want to keep working on this pattern.

Submitted by Andrea Atkinson (not verified) on 10 July 2006 - 1:35pm.

You're right, the instructions should say to work 3 sc in each ch 3 space along each side of the square. The main thing is just to make sure you're not puckering your square, that it stays flat and even. I do have a picture of the finished square, if you email me at roquemoma@yahoo.com I can email you the picture. And definitely send me a picture or post if in the user forum here when you're done!
Rachel

Submitted by Rachel (not verified) on 10 July 2006 - 1:58pm.

on daisy skirt pattern.I cannot find out the meaning for arch decrease.

Submitted by lela donald (not verified) on 17 June 2007 - 11:50am.

I made a bag out of 2 Daisy Squares, have a butcher's:

http://flickr.com/photos/98915353@N00/187273074

Submitted by Chloe (not verified) on 11 July 2006 - 7:09am.

Just Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

Submitted by fun4me (not verified) on 19 July 2006 - 2:19pm.

I have been looking for a really pretty crochet skirt pattern. This is beautiful. I am fairly new to crochet , but I think with some patience I could make this. It is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

Submitted by julia (not verified) on 4 August 2006 - 3:16pm.

I just finished this skirt! I love it. I modified it a bit for my style, but the finished product looks very similar. Also, I used 3/4" black elastic woven through the dc round instead of the crocheted drawstring.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/beebold/DaisySkirtcropped.jpg

I made mine from Royale Quick Crochet Cotton in Cranberry. In the pic, I am wearing a short "nude" slip but I am planning on getting a knee length black slip to wear with it.

Submitted by Melissa (not verified) on 16 October 2006 - 7:49am.

Stunningly gorgeous, I can't wait to make one, I thought your idea of incorporating the original pattern to a whole new item was CREATIVE I think you probably started on something, anyway good job. Thanx for sharing.

Submitted by rosalin (not verified) on 3 December 2006 - 1:33am.