The Joy Skirt is not only worked sideways, it is also created diagonally. This unique construction gives the skirt amazing bias lines that flatter and add interest to the A-line skirt. The skirt comes in sizes from 18 months all the way up to any women’s size.

There are instructions for easily adjusting the width in each child’s size. The instructions for the women’s sizes are written so that you can make it to perfectly fit your body. The skirt is so comfortable. The drawstring tie at the waistband keeps it from slipping down (a common problem with skirts that don’t have elastic at the waist). This skirt is perfect for play or fancy. Better yet, the skirt does not need a special lining. The stitches are close together, so you won’t have to worry about it being see-through or the stitches gaping to show too much leg.

Hip, Length, & Yardage Estimations
Children’s Sizes (generous yardage estimates)
Sizes Hips Length Yardage
18 mos 20.5” 7” 250
2/3 22” 9” 320
4/5 23.5” 11” 350
6 25” 13” 430
7/8 28” 15” 550
10 29.5” 17” 650
Pattern is written to allow for 1-2” of positive ease at hips. Add yardage if the hip size of your child is larger than that given in the chart.

Women’s Sizes (approximations)
Sizes Length Yardage Estimate
30”-44”
Petite 18” 750-1000
Regular 20” 800-1100
Tall 22” 850-1200
Extra-Tall 24” 900-1300
Yardage will depend on hip size. Estimate cautiously.

Pattern Notes
• All directions are written in American Crochet Terms.
• Pattern allows for any waist size to be made. Be sure to allow for 1-2” of positive ease at hips for comfort.
• Waistband and body of the skirt are created sideways in rows, with the body slanting diagonal. The 6(8, 10) scs in BL only, will create the waistband. The sc and hdc rows grow the skirt body on the diagonal.
• The 3L is located in front of and below the front loop of the stitch on rows that turn (skirt rows). When working into the third loop on skirt rows, you are working on the WRONG SIDE of the skirt.
• The 3L is located behind and below the back loop of the stitch on rounds that do not turn (skirt trim). When working into the third loop on the skirt trim, you are working on the RIGHT SIDE of the skirt.
• Since the skirt length is created on the diagonal, it will appear to be 2-3 inches longer than it should be. As the skirt grows, you’ll see the diagonal take shape.
• You want the body of the skirt to have at least 1-2 inches or more of positive ease around the hips. Don’t worry if the waist is oversized. The cinch-tie created in the last step will help create a good fit at the waist.
• The bottom edge of the skirt will curl. Don’t worry about this. The bottom trim and blocking will fix it.

If you like this skirt pattern, you may want to check out my other skirt patterns!
Beach Dreaming Skirt
Topaz Skirt
C-2-Shining-C Skirt

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