Free Crochet Maxi Skirt With Ruffles Free Pattern For Boho Vibes

Looking for your next standout crochet project? This experimental crochet maxi skirt pattern is as fun to make as it is stylish to wear. With playful ruffle layers, vibrant color changes, and lots of texture, this skirt is perfect for anyone wanting a creative and fashion-forward piece in their handmade wardrobe.

Crochet Maxi Skirt With Ruffles

The pattern is highly customizable—adjust the length, increase placement, or add extra layers to suit your style. Whether you’re crafting a casual summer outfit or a statement piece for a festival, this design allows room for creativity and personalization. Plus, the stretchable waistband ensures a comfortable, flattering fit for all body types.

Waistband

Chain 100 stitches plus one turning chain (approx. 64–65 cm).
Work single crochet stitches into the second chain from the hook.
For the next two rows, chain one and work single crochet stitches with increases in the first and last stitches of the row.
Repeat the increase row followed by a regular row for a total of four rows.

Note: The waistband should be 5–10 cm smaller than your waist measurement due to stretch.

First Ruffle Layer

Attach a new color yarn to the last single crochet stitch, working into the front loop only.
In each front loop, crochet six half-double crochet stitches.
Begin with two chain stitches as the first half-double crochet.

Main Skirt Body (First Section)

Attach a new color yarn to the back loops of the same row where the first ruffle was made.
Chain one and work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
Work one single crochet into each back loop and two single crochet stitches into the last back loop.
Chain two and work a row of half-double crochet stitches, increasing at both ends.
Join with a slip stitch to form a circle.

Turn work and begin double treble crochet row:

Chain four as the first stitch.
Make an increase in the same stitch and two additional increases on each side.
Work one double treble crochet in each stitch across.
Join with a slip stitch.
Turn and crochet another row of double treble crochet without increases.
Next row: Add two increases, one on each side.
Follow with a row of treble crochet stitches (begin with five chain stitches).
Work two more rows.
Add three rows with no increases.
Experiment with different stitches (double treble, triple treble) and colors.
Add two rows of triple treble crochet, with three increases in the second row.

Second Ruffle Layer

Attach a new color yarn and work into the front loops only.
Crochet a row using single or half-double crochet stitches.
Make four increases—one on each side (front, back, and both sides).
Next row: Work four to six increases in each stitch using single crochet.

Main Skirt Body (Second Section)

Attach yarn to the back loops from the second ruffle layer.
Continue crocheting the skirt.
Add two increases every two rows (one row with no increases, one with two on the sides).

Optional Third Ruffle Layer

After six rows, crochet into the front loops only for another ruffle layer.
Attach new yarn to the back loops of the previous row to continue the skirt body.

Continuing the Skirt

Experiment with stitch variations and color transitions.
Make 4–6 increases per stitch when working on ruffle layers.

Finishing Touches

Add more layers as desired by attaching yarn to any row and building down or up.
For airy upper layers, make two increases in each row.
Wash and dry the skirt at least once during the project to assess stretch and fit.