Flower Petal Skirt by Liz Shafer

Flower Petal Skirt

Crochet
May 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 8 rows = 2 inches
in single crochet
3.5 mm (E)
Made to fit a 10-inch doll. Easy to customize size.
US
English
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Crochet Flower Petal Skirt made to fit my Realistic Body Crochet Doll, but easy to customize to any size.

You’ll need at least 3 main colors: the main flower color, the trim, and the leaves. You could get away with using the same color for the trim and the petals, but it’ll be tougher to distinguish between each petal if you do. So if you want it all in one color, try using a slightly darker shade for the trim.

Another thing to note is the weight of the yarn you’re using. You could use pretty much any yarn, but a thinner yarn will produce a lighter petal that won’t add much bulk to the doll; and a thicker yarn will produce a heavier, bulky petal. Choose your yarn based on the look you want for the skirt.
For my project, I used “Orchid” for my main petal color, “Violet” for the trim, and “Spring Green” for the leaves, all from Red Heart Super Saver. I used a heavier yarn, for a big, bulky ball gown type skirt. But if you want a more loose, flowing skirt, use a lighter yarn.

The same goes for hook size. A larger hook will make a lighter, lacier petal and a smaller hook will make a heavier petal. I used a size E hook.