Elegant Waterfall Shrug and Skirt Crochet Pattern for the Autumn Season

I am really pleased to be able to let you know that my Waterfall Set shrug and skirt crochet patterns are now available in my Ravelry and Etsy shops. You can purchase them separately but if you get the set you'll pay less than half price for the extra pattern. If you purchase any of the patterns before the 30th November 2025 you'll get 25% launch discount or 50% subscriber exclusive discount with the code in my November newsletters, if you're not already signed up, you can still get the code by signing up to my newsletter and clicking on "November News" button in the sign-up confirmation email

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Why make the Waterfall Shrug and Skirt Set Crochet Pattern?

The set has a more formal style than many crochet designs and will certainly be eye-catching wherever you wear it but the individual pieces will also work well combined with other wardrobe staples as more subtle outfits. It should certainly work well throughout autumn and could be used indoors or with a coat in winter as well.

The swatch

The main stitch pattern for the set is incredibly simple and makes use of bold vertical lines created with post stitches rather than complex stitch patterns to add interest, so you have a decent length of relaxing crochet to work and only need to refer to the pattern for the increases and decreases. Then you get to the most fun part: the border, rows of varied, lace stitches growing out from the vertical lines of the ribbing to create a bold, textured and ruffled edging that adds shape and movement to the close fitting garments.

Creating the Waterfall Shrug and Skirt Set Crochet Pattern

Cascades D'Ouzoud

The inspiration for this set comes from a trip to visit the Cascades D'Ouzoud in Morocco during a holiday there with my husband. Recreating the downwards plummet and foamy crash of the water in crochet brings back memories of a fantastic day out with amazing scenery.

The yarn

I worked up samples in both Cascade 220 Sport Superwash yarn and Drops, Lima. Although I was nervous of using a superwash yarn in a skirt design, I found it really successful. It was very soft to work with and really had a great combination of springiness and lightness that ensured the piece had a good clinginess in the ribbing section plus a light and airy lace border. It should feel nice and soft against the skin, which is ideal for clothing and it's handy for those who don't like hand washing their woollens that this can go in the washing machine. The Drops Lima yarn is a little heavier but the alpaca content ensures a great fluid drapiness and feels very luxurious

Starting the frill

I worked on this outdoors mostly during the summer and was surprised that it wasn't too hot to hold for long, especially as the main skirt piece grew quite large. I think because it didn't cling or feel blanket like and the pure wool was very breathable.

Do let me know if you make the set or one of the pieces. I'm always so excited when I see that someone has used one of my patterns! I love to get comments on my blog too, so do let me know your thoughts on the design or ask any questions you have below.