Crochet Summer Skirt

After a very, very, VERY long winter spring is finally there, here in the Netherlands! Still a bit reluctantly, but it's not freezing cold anymore. Sooo, I thought: "Now is the time to make more summer clothes for my girls again!" (I already made the Zebra Skirt, but when the matching weather failed to appear I kind of got stuck). 

I'm really into crochet these last weeks and this crochet mood is still going strong, so what I made is a crochet skirt for my oldest and a singlet for my youngest. I will show you the singlet next time, but here is the skirt:


Crochet Summer Skirt, White


I didn't use a pattern, I just put together different motives and joined them together to form a skirt. The skirt is lined with white jersey. 

Comments

  1. Sewing MomApril 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Wow, that's awesome. I did some thread crochet many years ago, it's a lot of work! I only made some small things. Great job on the skirt.

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  2. EmilyApril 23, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Pretty Skirt! You are very ambitious. :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Cute skirt! It looks great!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-28.html

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  4. Diana of Diana RamblesApril 23, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Adorable!!!

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  5. Angela at A Typical English HomeApril 24, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    So cool! I'm in awe of anyone who can crochet, especially those who can do it without a pattern!

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  6. TheresaApril 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful! I may have to whip up something like this for myself...
    Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Julie SnowApril 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Such a cool idea! I want to do this - I have jersey fabric and some great motif patterns. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. LizApril 27, 2013 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you, Maria! Show me the result when you have finished yours :-)!

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  9. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. April 25, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Great idea! Super cute skirt! Would love to have you share at my link party!
    http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/04/homemade-by-you-48.html

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    1. LizApril 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks for inviting me, Katie! I just linked up a couple of my projects to your party! Have a nice weekend!

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  10. Kara @ Simplistically SassyApril 25, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Oh so so adorable! I love it! Maybe someday I'll attempt something amazing like this (without a pattern, lol). What kind of thread/yarn did you use for the skirt?

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    1. LizApril 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks, Kara! I used Katia cotton (I think it's a Spanish brand).

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  11. Heather FeatherApril 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Shut the front door! This skirt is so cute! I'd wear it myself, and I can't believe you didn't use a pattern!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  12. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing at the Rock ‘N Share linky party. Hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  13. Pam @Threading My WayApril 27, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Very pretty crocheting!

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  14. FitzBirchApril 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Wonderful! I'm crocheting a hat at the moment, but I'm tempted to put it aside to make a skirt for my daughter.

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    1. LizMay 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Haha, nice to know I inspire people enough to be distracted from what they are doing!

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  15. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!April 28, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Good Morning Liz, Well, I had to come and visit you when I saw the title of your blog "Howling at the Moon" and I am so pleased I did. The little skirt you have crocheted for your daughter is beautiful. When my daughters were small, I sewed and knitted a lot of their clothes. I have not done any crocheting for quite a few years, but do you know, I think I am going to start again.
    I have enjoyed my visit Liz and I have become a new follower.
    I would like to invite you to visit me at Ivy, Phyllis and Me! when you have the time.
    Best Wishes from England,
    Daphne

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    1. LizMay 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      Thanks for following me, Daphne! Nice to know I made you consider starting to crochet again! Hope you want to show me your projects, too!
      Liz

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  16. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Hi, I just found your blog through Sew Many Ways, linky party. I love your creations!!!! I love your blog!I also love to sew and to do crochet. New follower here via GFC. I invite you to visit my blog and if you like my creations I hope that you will consider to follow me.
    Nice to meet you!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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    1. LizMay 18, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks for your nice words and for following me, Marisa! Nice to meet you, too!
      Liz

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  17. One More Time EventsApril 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Very creative and so cute.

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  18. The TablescaperApril 29, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Cute skirt.

    - The Tablescaper

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  19. Sette DesignApril 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I'm before you at Met Monday. The shirt is just great. I'm over here in Italy. And lace like Crochet is all the rage. I've seen it in pants and even short shorts. You did a beautiful job.

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  20. Tamara - MooglyApril 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Very pretty, and very impressive! Thanks so much for linking up on Hookin On Hump Day!

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  21. JillApril 30, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    What a gorgeous skirt! I'm adding all these crochet ideas to my to do list as my skills improve! My daughters would love skirts like these!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  22. KT @ OneOrganicMamaApril 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    This is so stinkin' cute! Thanks for linking up at One Organic Mama! Hope to see you back on Thursday morning <3

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  23. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Your skirt is adorable! Wow, you did a fantastic job. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent.
    XO
    Kathy

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