This skirt gently hugs the hip, with larger stitches at the hem to give it plenty of flirty flair and the appearance of curves with no shaping. The waistline has a set of single crochet stitches every four rows, for a slightly firmer waist to avoid slippage when worn.

Yarn Lisa Souza Baby Alpaca/Silk (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 365 yd 334 m; 3.8 oz 108 g): Monterey Bay, 5 (5, 5, 7, 7) skeins.

Hook U.S. size G/6 (4.25mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Tools Yarn needle.

Finished measurements 37 (40, 43, 45, 48)” hip circumference. Skirt shown measures 37″, modeled with 1″ ease.

Gauge 20 sts and 15 rows = 4″ in hdc.