Quick Crochet Granny Square Skirt Tutorial Step By Step

Imagine piecing together colorful blocks of yarn, like fitting parts of a puzzle, to make something beautiful you can wear. That's the magic of making a Crochet Granny Square Skirt. It starts with simple loops and turns into a vibrant skirt full of personality.

Crochet Granny Square Skirt

Materials Needed:

Cotton yarn in five different colors. (Brand shown on screen in the video)
4 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Elastic band (for the waistband)
Optional additional yarn for the waistband

Creating the Squares:

Start with a Magic Circle:

Wrap the yarn over your three fingers, go under your pointer, over and under the middle finger creating an "X."
Slide hook under the first strand, grab the twist, and pull through to make a knot.
Chain 2 (counts as the first double crochet).

Complete the Circle:

Make 11 more double crochets into the circle, totaling 12 double crochets.
Pull the circle tight and slip stitch into the top chain of the chain 2.
Chain 1, cut the yarn leaving a long loop, and pull through to secure.

Change Colors and Start New Rounds:

Attach a new color with a slip knot; chain 2 on the hook.
For the first square’s second round, do 3 double crochets into each existing stitch around the circle, with slip stitches to join and chain ones in between.

Create Corners to Form Squares:

Start each new round in any of the corner gaps from the previous round.
Perform "corner clusters" by doing 3 double crochets, chain 1, 3 double crochets in each corner.
Fill the gaps between corners by doing 3 double crochets on each flat side.

Continue till Desired Rounds:

Continue adding rounds until each square reaches the desired size (usually 5 rounds).
Joining the Squares

Layout Squares:

Lay out your completed squares in the pattern design you want for your skirt.

Make "Join As You Go" Attachments:

Use the join-as-you-go method: start in a corner, join corners with a chain 1, and slip stitch into adjoining squares to connect as you work around.
Ensure consistent tension and avoid puckering by not pulling the joints too tight.

Assembling the Skirt:

Sew Front and Back Pieces Together:

Use single crochets or slip stitches to join the sides of the front and back pieces, leaving an opening if a slit is desired.

Add Elastic and Waistband:

Sew elastic into the waist using a yarn needle to thread through the top stitches of the skirt.
Create a waistband by doing rows of half double crochets around the waist area.
Optionally, add a drawstring or extra yarn chain for additional closure and design.