Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern

Wear it cream-side out or denim blue-side out with this reversible Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern. The ribbed stripes are simple to stitch, so beginners can follow it, and you shape it to fit your own hips. It makes a handmade gift too.

Because you shape it to fit your own hips, the skirt also feels comfortable to wear. Besides that, it makes a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves unique crochet fashion.

Crochet latte skirt pattern in cream and denim blue stripes

Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern Overview

Skill level: Beginner-friendly. The crochet latte skirt pattern uses basic stitches only.
Time needed: Preparation comes first, so measure, cut the elastic and cords, and stitch a test strip. Stitching follows, and it fills most of the project. Finally, finishing covers the hems, elastic, ends and ribbons.
Construction: The skirt is worked in the round from the top down, with no seams. First, a foundation half double crochet strip forms the waistband. Then Layer 1 and Layer 2 both grow from it.
Terminology: US terms throughout.
Sizing: Made to measure. Waist and hip follow your own measurements.
Finished size (estimated): About 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in) long. Waist and hip fit your own measurements.
Yarn needed (estimated): About 50 to 75 g of each colour.

Materials for the Crochet Latte Skirt

Yarn: Size 2 (fine / sport weight) yarn in Colour 1 and Colour 2. Cotton, bamboo or an acrylic blend all work. Colour 1 is cream, and Colour 2 is denim blue.
Hook: 4.0 mm (use 3.5 mm for a tighter stitch).
Elastic: 1 mm elastic cord, about 65 cm. Cut it to your waist measurement minus about 2 cm, so it ends up slightly shorter than your waist.
Side ribbons: Thick yarn cord, 24 pieces cut to about 45 cm each.
Tools: Darning needle, stitch markers, thread clippers and measuring tape.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
fhdc = foundation half double crochet
tr = treble crochet
inc = increase (2 stitches worked into the same stitch)
FLO = front loop only
crab st = crab stitch (reverse single crochet)

Special Techniques in This Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern

Eight techniques appear in the pattern, and each one is simple. Read through them first, so the steps feel familiar later.

Foundation half double crochet: It builds the chain and the first row in one pass, and the strip becomes your waistband.
Working in the front loop only: Insert the hook under just the loop nearest you. As a result, you get the ribbed texture.
Turning every round: Turn at the end of each round, then work the next one in the opposite direction.
Changing colours every two rounds: Work one treble round plus the hdc round after it. Then join the new colour with a double knot.
Crab stitch (reverse single crochet): Work it with no turning for a neat edge.
Invisible needle bind-off: The darning needle closes the final round, so the end blends in.
Enclosing an elastic cord inside a crab stitch waistband: The crab stitches wrap around the cord.
Attaching decorative side cords with a crochet hook: Pull each folded cord through a stitch and lock it in place.

Sizing and Stitch Count for Your Skirt

Skip the gauge swatch. Instead, make a short fhdc test strip first. Sport yarn on a 4.0 mm hook usually gives about 4 stitches per inch, or 1.6 to 1.7 stitches per cm.

Next, multiply your hip measurement in cm by 1.65, and the answer is your stitch count. After that, adjust the number so it divides evenly by 12, because each increase round depends on it.

Worked Example for a 95 cm Hip

First, multiply 95 x 1.65. You get about 157.
Then round to 156 stitches, which is 13 x 12.
After the “3 tr, 1 inc” round, you have 195 stitches.
After the “2 tr, 1 inc” round, you have 260 stitches.
After the “increase in every stitch” round, you have 520 stitches.

However, if the count is not a multiple of 12, the increase rounds will not divide evenly.

Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern Instructions

Part A: Waistband Foundation and Joining

Make a slip knot, then ch 2.
Work fhdc until the strip fits comfortably around your hips (156 stitches in the example). Then count your stitches and note the number.
Stitch check: Count the strip before you join anything, because your number must divide evenly by 12.
Check that the strip is not twisted. Run a finger along it, so all the wrong sides face the same way.
Pro-Tip: Lay the strip flat and slide a finger along its length. A twist is easy to spot at this stage.
Insert the hook into the first stitch and sl st to join. Next, ch 2 very tightly. That chain does not count as a stitch.
Work 1 hdc in each stitch around (156 stitches). Then sl st to join to the first stitch, ch 3 and turn.

Part B: Layer 1 of the Crochet Latte Skirt (Colour 1 and Colour 2)

Place a stitch marker at the start of each round. Because the pattern turns at the end of every round, work each round in the opposite direction from the last.

Layer 1, Rounds 1 to 4

Round 1 (tr): Working in FLO, tr in each stitch around. Sl st to join, ch 1 and turn.
Round 2 (hdc): Hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to join, ch 3 and turn.
Round 3 (tr): FLO, tr in each stitch around. Sl st to join, ch 1 and turn.
Round 4 (hdc): Hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to join, ch 3 and turn. You stay at 156 stitches.

Fit check: Try the skirt on now, so you can make sure the hips feel right before the first increase round.

Layer 1, Rounds 5 to 8

Round 5 (tr): FLO, 3 tr, 1 inc. Repeat around. You have 195 stitches. Sl st to join, ch 1 and turn.
Round 6 (hdc): Hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to join, ch 3 and turn.
Round 7 (tr): FLO, tr in each stitch around. You stay at 195 stitches.
Round 8 (hdc): Hdc in each stitch around.

Pro-Tip: Repeating “3 tr, 1 inc” is easier when a marker shows where the round begins.

Measure now: Try the skirt on again, and check both the hip fit and the length.

Layer 1, Rounds 9 to 11

Round 9 (tr): FLO, 2 tr, 1 inc. Repeat around. You have 260 stitches.
Round 10 (hdc): Hdc in each stitch around.
Round 11 (tr): FLO, 2 tr in each stitch around. You have 520 stitches.

Colour Changes and Hem for Layer 1

Colour changes: Change colours every two rounds, which means one treble round plus the hdc round that follows it. Fasten off the old colour, then join the new one with a double knot. After that, carry the tails along the inside, or cut them.
Hem: Work a crab stitch border all around, with no turning. Finally, finish with an invisible needle bind-off.

Part C: Waistband Edging and Elastic (Crab Stitch)

Cut the elastic to your waist measurement minus about 2 cm, so it sits snug.
Lay the cord along the top edge of the waistband.
Work a crab stitch around the waistband top, so the stitches enclose the elastic.
Tie the ends of the cord in a triple knot and tuck the knot inside.
Finally, secure the yarn with an invisible bind-off.

Fit check: Pull the elastic gently. The waistband should feel snug.

Part D: Layer 2 of the Crochet Latte Skirt (Colour 2 and Colour 1)

Turn the skirt inside out with the waistband facing you.
Find the remaining loops along the bottom of the original foundation row. You will find 156 of them.
Attach Colour 2 with a slip knot to the first stitch, ch 3 and work tr into the same stitch.
Work tr in each remaining stitch around. Then sl st to join, ch 1 and turn. That is Round 1.
Repeat Rounds 2 to 10 of Layer 1 in alternating colours.
End after Round 10. Because Layer 2 is one round shorter than Layer 1, there is no Round 11 and no increase in every stitch.
Length check: Hold Layer 2 against Layer 1. Layer 2 should finish one round shorter.
Finally, work a crab stitch hem and finish with an invisible bind-off.

Part E: Side Ribbons

Cut 24 pieces of thick yarn cord, about 45 cm each.
Mark the two sides of the skirt, left and right. Both marks sit at the same height, so the skirt stays balanced.
Attach 12 cords on each side. Space them evenly from just below the waistband down to the hem, about 1.5 to 2 cm apart.
Fold each cord in half, pull the loop through the stitch with your crochet hook, and then pull the ends through the loop. The cord is now locked in place.
Pro-Tip: Attach the cords on one side first. Then match the other side to it, row by row.
Check that the cords on both sides line up with each other.
Height check: Compare the ribbon rows on the left and right. Each row should sit at the same height.

Fit and Finishing Tips for the Crochet Latte Skirt

Check as you go: Try the skirt on after Round 4 and after Round 8.
Change the width: Work more or fewer foundation stitches, but always stay in a multiple of 12.
Change the length: Add pairs of tr and hdc rounds before Round 5.
Twisted foundation: Check the strip before you join the round.
Ends: Carry the tails across rounds where possible. Then weave in the rest with the darning needle.
Final check: Look over the ribbon spacing and test the stretch of the elastic. Then make sure both layers hang evenly.

Common Crochet Latte Skirt Mistakes

A twisted foundation: Joining locks the twist into the waistband.
A count that is not a multiple of 12: As a result, the increase rounds will not divide evenly.
Working Layer 2 with a Round 11: Layer 2 ends after Round 10.
Uneven ribbons: Side marks at different heights throw the skirt off balance.

Uses and Benefits of This Reversible Skirt

Pair the skirt with a plain tee for easy days out. Also, flip it inside out whenever you want a fresh stripe order. Because you size it to your hips, the fit feels personal, and the side cords add a playful touch. Meanwhile, basic stitches keep the work relaxed. Finally, swapping colours makes it a thoughtful gift too.

Beginner Tips for the Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern

Start with the test strip: It sets your stitch count.
Use markers: Place one at the start of every round.
Try it on: Do it after Round 4 and again after Round 8.
Turn each round: Work every round in the opposite direction from the last.

Personalize Your Crochet Latte Skirt

Colour Pairing

Swap in any two colours you love, because Colour 1 and Colour 2 play equal roles.

Ribbon Count and Spacing

Keep the same number of cords on both sides. Then space them anywhere within the 1.5 to 2 cm range, so the rows stay even.

Length and Width

For a longer skirt, add pairs of tr and hdc rounds before Round 5. On the other hand, to change the width, change the number of foundation stitches, always in multiples of 12.

Bonus: Colour Pairing Ideas for Your Next Crochet Latte Skirt

Try one of these combinations next time:

Cream with coffee brown, for a latte look
Sage green with soft white
Dusty pink with warm grey
Navy with sand, for a clean feel

Since the skirt is reversible, choose two colours you like equally well.

Bonus: Styling Your Reversible Skirt

First, wear it with a simple tee for daily outings. Next, when a special occasion comes up, dress it up instead. Either way, you can switch the cream and denim blue sides in seconds, so one skirt gives you two looks.

Crochet Latte Skirt Pattern FAQs

How do you size the crochet latte skirt pattern?

Skip the gauge swatch and make a short fhdc test strip. Sport yarn on a 4.0 mm hook usually gives about 4 stitches per inch. Then multiply your hip measurement in cm by 1.65, and adjust to a multiple of 12.

Why does the stitch count need to be a multiple of 12?

The increase rounds repeat in small groups. Therefore, a count that does not divide evenly leaves them uneven.

Is the crochet latte skirt reversible?

Yes. Two tiers hang from one waistband, so you can wear either side out. Also, pick two colours you like equally well.

How much yarn does the skirt need?

Plan on about 50 to 75 g of each colour. However, that figure is an estimate.

How do you change the length?

Add pairs of tr and hdc rounds before Round 5.

How is the elastic sized?

Cut the 1 mm elastic cord to your waist measurement minus about 2 cm. As a result, it sits snug, slightly shorter than your waist.

Time to Pick Up Your Hook

Okay, so that’s the whole skirt. First, make the little test strip, measure your hips, and pick a count that divides by 12. After that, it’s just round after round. Try it on when the pattern says to, because that saves a lot of headaches. Then have some fun with the ribbons at the end, and line them up on both sides. Finally, wear it whichever way you feel like that day.