Rowan Amaia Skirt Crochet Pattern

Rowan Amaia Crochet Skirt

What Is Being Made

The Rowan Amaia is a crochet skirt pattern designed by Jane Crowfoot. This garment is available in five sizes to fit bust measurements of 81-86 cm (32-34 in), 91-97 cm (36-38 in), 102-107 cm (40-42 in), 112-117 cm (44-46 in), and 122-127 cm (48-50 in). The finished waist measurements range from 69 cm (27 in) to 109 cm (43 in), making it a versatile design suitable for various body types. The skirt features a structured waistband section followed by a decorative lower section with stitch pattern variations.

Techniques Used

The Amaia skirt is constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning the garment is worked from the waistband downward to the hem. The pattern is seamless, eliminating the need for seaming pieces together after completion. The skirt is worked flat using a crochet hook, rather than in the round, which allows for straightforward pattern repeats and shaping.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches to create its structure and visual interest. The waistband section is established over the first three rows, creating a foundation for the lower section. The lower section features a repeating pattern that combines treble crochet (tr) stitches with chain spaces (ch) to create an open, lacy appearance. The pattern instructions detail specific rows with variations:

• Row 4 introduces a decorative element with combinations of treble stitches and chain spaces, creating (1 tr, 1 ch and 1 tr) groupings separated by chain spaces
• Rows 5 and alternating rows maintain a consistent rhythm of treble stitches separated by chain spaces
• Row 6 and Row 8 expand the stitch pattern with additional (1 tr, 1 ch and 1 tr) groupings to create visual texture and movement in the fabric

The stitch count progresses throughout the pattern, beginning with 213 stitches in the smallest size and increasing to 305 stitches in the largest size, allowing the skirt to accommodate different body measurements while maintaining consistent proportions.

Materials

The Amaia skirt is worked using two complementary yarn weights from Rowan. Cotton Glacé in the colorway Oyster (730) forms the primary yarn, with quantities ranging from 5 x 50gm balls for the smallest sizes to 7 x 50gm balls for the largest size. Summerlite DK in Mocha (451) is used as an accent yarn, requiring 1 x 50gm ball across all sizes.

The pattern requires two crochet hooks of different sizes to accommodate the yarn weights and create appropriate fabric density. A 3.00mm (US C2/D3) crochet hook is used for certain sections, while a 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook is used for others. The skirt is finished with 2 buttons (BF8353 from Gro), which are incorporated into the design for both functional and decorative purposes.

Pattern Details

This is an intermediate-level crochet project, as indicated by the skill level designation. The pattern reference number is ZB231-00001, version 1, and is the intellectual property of MEZ Crafts UK Ltd., published in 2018. Complete pattern information and additional resources are available on knitrowan.com.