Enjoy Frills and Thrills with the Whirl Skirt Crochet Pattern

Joanne
25 minutes ago
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A woman in a pink top and long purple crocheted ruffle edged split skirt stands on grass, backed by a garden fence and lush green hedge with flowers. Overcast sky above.

I am really pleased to be able to let you know that my Whirl Skirt crochet pattern is now available in my Ravelry or Etsy stores. Purchase before 17th May 2026 to get 25% launch discount at the checkout or get 40% subscriber exclusive discount with the code in my Latest Newsletter. If you didn’t get a copy, sign up here and click the “Latest Newsletter” button in the confirmation email to get the code.

Woman in a purple crochet skirt poses in a garden, wooden fence and greenery background. Text reads "Crochet Pattern Whirl Skirt". — Pin this to your **Pinterest** crochet board to find the pattern whenever you want to make it.

Why make the Sand Timer Tunic Crochet Pattern?

It’s going to be a wonderfully stylish addition to your wardrobe featuring high fashion details such as the skirt ruffle. The bold colours used as an accent are perfect for showing movement in ruffles. Plus it's versatile, as you can wear it in cooler weather with leggings, for nights out with a satin underskirt or tights or perhaps as a beach cover-up in summer with your swimwear.

The stitches are easy and rather repetitive while the construction is interesting so you have relaxing parts to work when you don’t want to concentrate and more focused tasks that could expand your skills as you complete your project.

Woman in a crocheted grey and black skirt and green top stands on grass near a wooden fence and leafy bushes, under a clear sky. — Trying on the sample with my **Wefan Tee**

It's also very adaptable. I've recently made a shorter denser version and you could also make it without the split or with a small split and no ruffle if you wanted something more office friendly simply by switching to a thicker yarn and working fewer rows. Then you can wear the split centre front, centre back or to the front of one thigh.

Creating the Whirl Skirt Crochet Pattern

Green crocheted v-stitch swatch with a wooden hook on a chair. Bright pink and purple flowers lie beside it. Wooden textured background. — The swatch

I had originally planned a design for a single colour skirt with the contrast shade only on the details but when I looked at the Cascade site to see which colours best matched the the design, I saw the black and grey yarns together and though it would be fun to make it with three different shades getting darker toward the bottom and then with the ruffles drawing the dark shade through the lighter ones as a base for the neon yellow.

Close-up of a wooden crochet hook and black yarn on textured grey crocheted fabric. Intricate loops suggest crafting in progress. — In-progress

I worked on the sample whilst travelling to visit family over the summer and it was a perfect travel project; although the skirt is long, the laceweight yarn meant it was very compact and easy to carry about or work on in the car. The easy stitch pattern meant I was able to carry on with my crochet whilst catching up with friends and family or watching my children have fun in the parks and playgrounds we visited.

Close-up of crocheted fabric in grey tones with a black ruffle edged in neon green. The texture is detailed and intricate. — The ruffle

I was very pleased with how the yarn worked up. Cascade Alpaca Lace has just the right balance of drape and springiness for a v-stitch skirt and again the perfect level of fluffiness whilst still running through the fingers nicely for a speedy make with minimal frustration. I didn't find it splitty either, which was really important for working the ribbing in black without always having good lighting!

Skeins of grey, green, and black alpaca yarn with wood and metal crochet tools on a wooden table. Label reads "Alpaca Lace, 100% Baby Alpaca." — The materials

Styling the Skirt

This is a very flexible garment, enabling it to work with many different outfits for a wide range of scenarios, e.g.:

For the office

While the ruffle and length probably makes the skirt a little too flouncy for most office environments, this skirt could easily be made ruffle free and knee length in a solid neutral yarn, perhaps a tweedy looking one, and paired with a slip in a similar shade to make it more office friendly. Style with a lightweight ribbed high neck pullover and blazer with a bold piece of jewelry or silk scarf, plus classic office footwear and bag.

Out and about

Woman smiling in a garden, wearing a pink top and purple crocheted skirt. Green hedge, gray wooden fence, and trees in the background.

If you’re in a resort location and need something to go over your swimsuit when you go to eat, this skirt could be a the perfect option. Sandals and a beach bag in a neon shade to match the ruffle and drawstring would be a perfect finish.

Relaxing at home

Pair with leggings and a cosy oversized pullover for a casual get together at home.

Somewhere Special

Wear the skirt over a silky camisole style mini dress with high boots or sandals and a tiny evening bag. Dress up the look with an eye-catching choker and earrings.

Black and grey crocheted fabric with a bright green bow and cord detail on a wooden surface. Textures and colours create a cozy feel. — The fastening

Pattern: Whirl Skirt

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace: Black 1406; Silver 1413; Charcoal 1414; Lime Green 1490.

Whirl Skirt crochet pattern is now available in my Ravelry or Etsy stores. Purchase before 17th May 2026 to get 25% launch discount at the checkout or get 40% subscriber exclusive discount with the code in my Latest Newsletter. If you didn’t get a copy, sign up here and click the “Latest Newsletter” button in the confirmation email to get the code.

Do let me know if you make the skirt. 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.