Imagine a skirt that spins like a whimsical top, its layers fluttering with every giggle and gallop—a two-layer crochet handkerchief skirt made just for tiny adventurers! Designed for little ones, this playful take on the classic handkerchief style combines lightweight comfort with endless twirl-factor.
DESIGN
The crochet handkerchief skirt gets a new twist with two layered tiers instead of one! While the former focuses on single flounce, doubling the layers creates a playful, dimensional effect that sways with every step. By pairing fingering weight yarn with a 5.0mm hook, the fabric remains lightweight and breezy while adding just enough structure to keep the layers distinct. The larger hook opens up the V stitches, ensuring the skirt drapes beautifully without losing its delicate appeal.
The magic lies in how the layers interact: the top tier sits slightly higher, while the bottom tier cascades into longer points, creating a gradient of movement. Perfect for warm weather or layering over tights, this design balances simplicity with eye-catching detail.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
This crochet skirt is pattern is easy to make. With V stitch being the main stitch used and simple increases, the repetitive design lets you relax into the rhythm. The two layers use the same easy technique No tricky shaping—just cozy, twirl-ready fun. Stitch stress-free!
YARN
The two layers crochet handkerchief skirt pattern uses fingering weight yarn. You can use any fingering weight yarn that suits your personal preference, a plain color, verigated or alternating different colors of your choice.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
One of the best parts of this project is how easily you can make it your own:
You can adjust the length of your skirt to suit your taste, depending on how long or how short you prefer your skirt.
You can also use complimentary colors for each layer, remember to combine both colors for the waistband, if you are using two colors. You can as well use gradient shades for a sunset effect.
SIZES
The easy two layers crochet handkerchief skirt pattern provides instructions for seven different sizing options, 0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years)
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TWO LAYERS CROCHET HANDKERCHIEF SKIRT | FREE PATTERN
Size
0-6 months
Materials
Fingering weight yarn
5.0 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch markers
Stitch Guide (US Version)
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet
BLO: Back loops only
FLO; Front loops only
V stitch: (Dc, Ch 1, Dc)
Gauge:
6 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in V stitch
Pattern notes
Ch 1 or 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch
The skirt is worked in rounds.
Ch 4 at the beginning of the round counts as Dc and Ch 1
To make your skirt more colorful and reversible, you can make each layer with a different color and the band with a strand each of both colors
Pattern instructions
Use two strands of your fingering weight yarn held together ( or a strand each of two complementary colors).
(chain loosely or start with foundation double crochet in the round, so that the band will be stretchy)
Ch 60, join in the round with a slst. make sure you don’t twist the chain when you joining in round
Round 1: Ch 2, Dc in the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Dc.
Round 2: Ch 2, Fpdc around the post of the first stitch, Bpdc around the post of the next stitch, Fpdc around the post of the next stitch repeat around the round. Finish round with Bpdc around the post of the last stitch. Finish round with a Slst to first stitch. 60 stitches.
Round 3: repeat round 2
Round 4: Ch 1, Sc into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Sc. 60 stitches. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Reattach single strand to where you cut your yarn and work into the back loops only
Round 5: Working in BLO, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain), Dc in the first stitch, Ch 3, V stitch in the same stitch, skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2, Slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 6: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Dc in the same space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish the round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 7 – 10: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Dc in the same space, make V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Ch 1 and cut yarn at the end of the last round.
Reattach single strand to where you started round 5, work into the front loops only
Round 5: Working in FLO, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain), Dc in the first stitch, skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 1 more time, Slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 6: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Dc in the same space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the next Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish the round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 7-Rounds 10: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Dc in the same space, make V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Ch 1 and cut yarn at the end of the last round.
Finishing
Make a long chain to pass through the waistband.
Weave in the end
Finished Project
UK VERSION
TWO LAYERS HANDKERCHIEF SKIRT
Size
0-6 months
Materials
Fingering weight yarn
5.0 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch markers
Stitch Guide (UK Version)
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
Tr: Treble crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Fptr: Front post treble crochet
Bptr: Back post treble crochet
BLO: Back loops only
FLO; Front loops only
V stitch: (Tr, Ch 1, Tr)
Gauge:
6 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in V stitch
Pattern notes
Ch 1 or 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch
The skirt is worked in rounds.
Ch 4 at the beginning of the round counts as Tr and Ch 1
To make your skirt more colorful and reversible, you can make each layer with a different color and the band with a strand each of both colors
Pattern instructions
Use two strands of your fingering weight yarn held together ( or a strand each of two complementary colors)
(chain loosely or start with foundation double crochet in the round, so that the band will be stretchy)
Ch 60, join in the round with a slst. make sure you don’t twist the chain when you joining in round
Round 1: Ch 2, Tr in the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Tr.
Round 2: Ch 2, Fptr around the post of the first stitch, Bptr around the post of the next stitch, Fptr around the post of the next stitch repeat around the round. Finish round with Bptr around the post of the last stitch. Finish round with a Slst to first stitch. 60 stitches.
Round 3: repeat round 2
Round 4: Ch 1, Dc into the first stitch and into each stitch around. Finish round with a Slst to first Dc. 60 stitches. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Reattach single strand to where you cut your yarn and work into the back loops only
Round 5: Working in BLO, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain), Tr in the first stitch, Ch 3, V stitch in the same stitch, skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2, Slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 6: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Tr in the same space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish the round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 7 – 10: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Tr in the same space, make V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Ch 1 and cut yarn at the end of the last round.
Reattach single strand to where you started round 5, work into the front loops only
Round 5: Working in FLO, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain), Tr in the first stitch, skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2 (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 3 more times, skip 2, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the next stitch. skip 2, V stitch in the next stitch repeat 1 more time, Slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 6: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Tr in the same space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the next Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish the round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Round 7-Rounds 10: slst into the Ch 1 space, Ch 4 (mark the 3rd chain) Tr in the same space, make V stitch in each Ch 1 space until you get to the Ch 3 space, (V stitch, Ch3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space, make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space, until you get to the next Ch 3 space (V stitch, Ch 3, V stitch) in the Ch 3 space repeat around. Make a V stitch in each Ch 1 space. Finish round with a slst to the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round.
Ch 1 and cut yarn at the end of the last round.
Finishing
Make a long chain to pass through the waistband.
Weave in the end
Finished Project
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