Carolina Skirt – Classic Skirt PDF
The Carolina Skirt is an elegant and versatile A-line crochet skirt, designed with a slight flare for a timeless look. Thanks to its classic skirt silhouette, it’s a great go-to piece for any wardrobe. Comfortable and easy to wear, this elastic waist skirt requires minimal care and maintains its shape beautifully.

This crochet pattern guides you through creating a maxi crochet skirt in one piece, worked sideways using the short rows technique. The skirt consists of repeating wedge sections that widen gradually, forming a soft A-line shape. Once the desired width is reached, the two sides are seamlessly joined by crocheting a seam row.
At the center of the waistband, a hem is worked, followed by a second half, which is then sewn closed—leaving a small opening to insert the elastic band. This construction ensures a comfortable and adjustable fit.

What’s included in this PDF crochet pattern?
Step-by-step written instructions.
A video crochet guide to support your progress.
Detailed explanations for each size.

Sizes & Measurements S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Hips measurements:
89-92 (96-102) 106-112 (116-122) 132-135 (137-140) 142-145 (155-157) cm
35-36 (38-40) 42-44 (46-48) 52-53 (54-55) 56-57 (61-62) in.
Width of the finished skirt: (Hips)
108 (116) 124 (132) 147 (155) 162 (170) cm
42,5 (45,5) 49 (52) 58 (61) 64 (67) in.
Total length:
70 cm / 27,5 in. and 80 cm / 31,5 in.

Materials
YARN: Mayflower, 1 class sock, Superwash, Light Fingering, 75% Wool 25% Manufactured Fibers - Nylon / Polyamide, 1,76 oz/50 gr. = 230 yds/210 m or any yarn with similar characteristics. It is best to use a mix of natural wool with a part of synthetic fiber or any mix that retains the shape of the ribbing stitch well.
Other options: LANA GROSSA Meilenweit 100; Pro Lana Sockenwolle Uni 4-fach.

For sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Length 70 cm / 27,5 in.
450 (475) 500 (525) 585 (625) 655 (690) gr.
15,9 (16,7) 17,6 (18,5) 20,6 (22) 23,1 (24,3) oz.
1890 (1995) 2100 (2205) 2457 (2625) 2751 (2898) m
2067 (2182) 2297 (2411) 2687 (2871) 3009 (3169) yds.
For length: 80 cm / 31,5 in.
500 (525) 560 (595) 665 (700) 735 (770) gr.
17,6 (18,5) 19,75 (21) 23,5 (24,7) 26 (27) oz.
2100 (2205) 2352 (2499) 2793 (2940) 3087 (3234) m
2296 (2411) 2572 (2733) 3054 (3215) 3376 (3537) yds.
It is advisable to purchase 2 more balls of the total yarn to cover errors, adjustments or variations in density.

Crochet hook: 4 mm (US G-6; UK 8); 3,5 mm (US E-4; UK 9).
Tapestry needle, markers, elastic band.