Free Skirt Knitting Patterns

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I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free skirt knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free skirt knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not tested them, so always check for errata to prevent future headaches!

Trying out a designer’s free pattern is a good way to get to know how the designer writes, so if you like his or her instructions and methods, you might feel more comfortable purchasing another pattern of theirs. Also, it is really easy to buy patterns on Ravelry!

A handknit skirt is one garment that I don’t have in my wardrobe…yet. They look especially warm and cozy now that we’re well into Autumn in Toronto. However, one skirt shown below uses a linen-cotton yarn for a light and breezy summer skirt!

From top to bottom, left to right:

Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot

The Folly skirt is a showstopping knit skirt worked in stranded colourwork. It is high-waisted, with a sewn-in elastic waistband to securely hold up it up. It flares gently to the hips, but delivers generous ease in all sizes, and then flares dramatically to the below-the-knee hem. Towards the end, the rounds are lengthy but this project doesn’t drag, thanks to the ever-shifting colours and symmetrical charts. The pattern calls for 1349 – 2469 m of sport, DK, or worsted weight yarn and fits a 22 – 49.5″ / 55 – 123.5 cm waist. I definitely want to knit this for myself!

Laine on the Butt by Knitsalotte

Laine on the Butt calls for 249 – 373 m of bulky weight yarn. It is a fitted style with a 25 – 38″ / 63 – 93 cm waist and 30 – 46″ / 76 – 116 cm hip, with 5″ stretch, although the sizing is forgiving and customizable. This quick and easy skirt is suitable for a relative beginner. It is seamless and only uses knits, purls, and a cable needle. And since two garments are always better than one, it also does double-duty as an elegant bulky cowl.

Carnaby Skirt by Nikol Lohr

The Carnaby Skirt by Nikol Lohr, inspired by Twiggy’s tweedy miniskirts, is an older pattern from Knitty 2010. The pattern calls for aran weight yarn and the instructions have you knit it sideways to size. The flare comes from with short rows, and you knit until it’s long enough to wrap around your hips. Lastly, you finish the skirt with a buttonhole section and firm waistband for a good fit. Thankfully the skirt’s thick texture will obscure any pills that form (always a problem with bottoms).

Little Flirt Skirt by Faina Goberstein

The Little Flirt Skirt by Faina Goberstein calls for 732 – 914 m of worsted weight yarn. The pattern includes six sizes, from a finished hip of 38.25 – 56″ / 97 – 142.25 cm. To ensure a snug fit, the skirt also includes instructions to insert an elastic waistband. The skirt is knit in the round with simple stitch patterns, so it should be a quick and easy project, perfect for TV knitting!

Chelsea Skirt by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

The Chelsea Skirt caught my eye because of that lovely lace border! The delicate lace is worked in a soft contrasting-color yarn that echoes the tweedy flecks of the main skirt. The skirt calls for 768 – 988 m of worsted weight yarn and knits to a below waist measurement of 32 – 48″ / 81.5 – 122 cm. The herringbone stitch pattern adds structure and detail to the shape, and a row of buttons up the side creates more visual interest.

The pdf of the free pattern, on page 59, is available here.

Ali by Berroco Design Team

The Ali skirt by the Berroco Design Team calls for a 50% alpaca, 50% wool worsted weight yarn. I can just imagine the warm, cozy drape of this skirt! The pattern includes seven sizes, from a 24.75 – 41.25″ / 63 – 104.75 waist, but I think an extra panel or two could be added to increase the waist size. The A-line skirt has an elastic waistband and is fitted through the waist and hips before releasing to the hem with cleverly engineered godets.

Shifting Bricks by DROPS Design

Shifting Bricks may look like entrelac, basketweave, or even actual woven strips, but really the skirt is knit modularly in the round. Whole and half domino squares knit in garter stitch make great use of long-striping yarns like Drops Delight or Noro. The pattern calls for 873 – 1223 m of fingering or sport weight yarn. Unlike many of Drops’ patterns, this one unfortunately comes in only three sizes, from a waist of 29 – 41.75″ / 74 – 106 cm. However, since you beging by casting on stitches for the full width of the bottom of skirt before continuing with squares back and forth on a circular needle, I think an adventurous knitter could add more sizes for a custom fit.

Wrap Around Skirt by Erica Jackofsky (Fiddle Knits & 1 More Row)

Now for something a little bit different, here is a knit summer skirt! The Wrap Around Skirt uses Knit Picks Lindy Chain, a 70% linen, 30% cotton fingering-weight yarn. The pattern calls for 1317 – 2963 m fingering yarn and knits to a 27 – 52″ / 68.5 – 132 cm waist. The skirt has a lace border on a stockinette body and is knit from the bottom up. You can easily customize the skirt to make it your preferred length.

See You In Dublin by DROPS Design

Worked from the top down, in the round on a circular needle, See You In Dublin calls for 850 – 1531 m of fingering alpaca-wool-nylon yarn. The pattern includes six sizes, from a 26 – 44″ / 66 – 112 cm waist. The A-line skirt has an elastic waist and uses what Drops calls a Brioche tuck stitch. The resulting fabric looks especially squishy and warm. As noted by the pattern, the texture in garment will behave differently when the garment is worn.

If you enjoyed these free skirt knitting patterns, check out our other free knitting pattern roundups:

• knit hat patterns
• stranded colourwork knitting patterns
• cardigan knitting patterns
• summer knitting patterns
• lace shawl knitting patterns

• sweater knitting patterns
• cable knitting patterns
• miscellaneous knitting patterns
• sock knitting patterns
• mitten knitting patterns

• vest knitting patterns
• entrelac knitting patterns
• adult pants and legging knitting patterns
• linen knitting patterns