Festive Fair Isle Crochet Maxi Skirt with Bells: Your Ultimate Christmas Pattern!

Get into the holiday spirit with this stunning Fair Isle crochet maxi skirt! This unique pattern blends traditional Christmas motifs like snowflakes and reindeer with vibrant festive colors, complete with playful jingle bells. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy gatherings, this skirt will make a memorable statement and become a cherished part of your festive wardrobe.

Unwrap Holiday Magic with a Handmade Touch

Imagine walking into your next holiday event adorned in a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted skirt that radiates warmth and cheer. This intricate design, featuring classic Christmas imagery, is not just a garment but a wearable piece of art. It’s a wonderful project for experienced crocheters looking to add a touch of personal flair to their festive celebrations, creating a truly unique and memorable piece.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Fair Isle Crochet Maxi Skirt with Bells: Your Ultimate Christmas Pattern!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (approx. 400g Dark Green, 200g Deep Cranberry Red, 150g Creamy White, 100g Shimmering Gold)
Crochet Hook 4.0mm (G/6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 small wooden beads
Approx. 15-20 small golden jingle bells

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
BLO: back loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
MC: Main Color (Dark Green)
CC1: Contrast Color 1 (Deep Cranberry Red)
CC2: Contrast Color 2 (Creamy White)
CC3: Contrast Color 3 (Shimmering Gold)
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
rep: repeat
FO: Fasten off
PM: Place Marker

Instructions

Gauge: 18 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in tapestry crochet.

Note: This pattern uses tapestry crochet. Carry unused colors loosely across the back of your work, changing colors on the last pull-through of the stitch before the new color is used. For the Fair Isle motif bands, refer to visual charts or carefully follow the color changes described to replicate the design. The stitch counts are for a Women’s Medium size (approx. 30-32 inch waist) and will flare to approximately a 50-inch hem circumference.

Waistband (MC – Dark Green):

Row 1: Ch 120 (or adjust to desired waist circumference, making sure it’s an even number). Join with sl st to first ch, being careful not to twist. (120 ch)
Rounds 2-5: Ch 1, hdc in BLO in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (120 hdc)
Rounds 6-7 (Drawstring Casing): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (120 sc)

Drawstring: Ch 150 in MC. Thread through the hdc BLO rows of the waistband, leaving equal tails. Add a wooden bead to each end and knot to secure.

Skirt Body – Setup (MC – Dark Green):

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (120 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 19 sts, inc in next st*. Rep around 6 times. Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Rounds 10-12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (126 sc)

Pattern Band 1 – Snowflakes (MC, CC2 – Creamy White):

Work these rounds in tapestry crochet, carrying CC2. The snowflakes appear as distinct, symmetrical 6-pointed designs. A typical repeat for one snowflake would be about 8-10 stitches wide and 5-7 rounds tall. The instructions below simplify the pattern and describe the visual appearance.

Round 13 (Snowflake Base): Ch 1, *sc 5 MC, sc 1 CC2, sc 5 MC*. Rep around, adjusting to center CC2 stitches for the snowflake pattern. Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Rounds 14-18 (Snowflake Motif): Continue in tapestry crochet, increasing the CC2 stitches diagonally outwards from the center on Rounds 14-15, then decreasing back inwards on Rounds 16-18 to form the distinct snowflake shapes. Use MC for the background. Ensure consistent spacing for snowflake motifs around the skirt. Join with sl st at the end of each round. (126 sc)

Border Stripes 1:

Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC1 (Deep Cranberry Red). Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC2 (Creamy White). Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC3 (Shimmering Gold). Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC1. Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC (Dark Green). Join with sl st. (126 sc)

Pattern Band 2 – Geometric Gold (MC, CC3 – Shimmering Gold, CC2 – Creamy White):

Work in tapestry crochet. This band features a repeating geometric pattern of gold star-like or diamond shapes on a dark green background, with small white accents. Repeat the motif across the round.

Round 24: Ch 1, *sc 4 MC, sc 3 CC3, sc 3 MC*. Rep around. Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Rounds 25-28: Continue developing the gold geometric pattern using CC3 for the main motif on MC background. Introduce small CC2 dots/lines within the gold pattern as seen in the image. Ensure motif repeats evenly. Join with sl st. (126 sc)
Round 29: Ch 1, *sc in next 20 sts, inc in next st*. Rep around 6 times. Join with sl st. (132 sc)
Round 30: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC. Join with sl st. (132 sc)

Border Stripes 2:

Round 31: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC1. Join with sl st. (132 sc)
Round 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC2. Join with sl st. (132 sc)
Round 33: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC3. Join with sl st. (132 sc)
Round 34: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC1. Join with sl st. (132 sc)
Round 35: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC. Join with sl st. (132 sc)

Pattern Band 3 – Reindeer (MC, CC2 – Creamy White):

Work in tapestry crochet, carrying CC2. This band features a repeating motif of white reindeer silhouettes on a dark green background. A typical reindeer motif is about 12-15 stitches wide and 8-10 rounds tall. The instructions below describe the visual appearance.

Rounds 36-44 (Reindeer Motif): Ch 1, continue in tapestry crochet with MC as background and CC2 for the reindeer silhouettes. Carefully shape the reindeer with their antlers, body, and legs by changing colors stitch by stitch over these rounds. Ensure consistent spacing for reindeer motifs around the skirt. Join with sl st at the end of each round. (132 sc)
Round 45: Ch 1, *sc in next 21 sts, inc in next st*. Rep around 6 times. Join with sl st. (138 sc)
Round 46: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC. Join with sl st. (138 sc)

Border Stripes 3 (Wavy Pattern):

This section features a wavy zig-zag pattern in CC1, CC2, and CC3 on an MC background.

Round 47 (MC, CC1): Ch 1, using tapestry crochet, *sc 3 MC, sc 1 CC1, sc 1 MC, sc 1 CC1*. Rep around, creating a zig-zag effect with CC1. Join with sl st. (138 sc)
Round 48 (MC, CC2): Ch 1, continue zig-zag with CC2 on MC. Join with sl st. (138 sc)
Round 49 (MC, CC3): Ch 1, continue zig-zag with CC3 on MC. Join with sl st. (138 sc)
Round 50 (MC, CC1): Ch 1, continue zig-zag with CC1 on MC. Join with sl st. (138 sc)
Round 51: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC. Join with sl st. (138 sc)

Lower Pattern Band (CC1 – Deep Cranberry Red, CC2 – Creamy White, CC3 – Shimmering Gold):

This is the wider, flared section. Increase for more fullness.

Round 52: Ch 1, *sc in next 22 sts, inc in next st*. Rep around 6 times. Join with sl st. (144 sc)
Rounds 53-54: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC1. Join with sl st. (144 sc)
Round 55 (CC1, CC2, CC3): Ch 1, using tapestry crochet, work a repeating pattern of small white cross-like motifs interspersed with gold asterisk shapes on a CC1 background. For example, *sc 3 CC1, sc 1 CC2, sc 3 CC1, sc 1 CC3*. Vary placement in subsequent rounds to build the motif. Join with sl st. (144 sc)
Rounds 56-60: Continue developing the white and gold motifs on the CC1 background, adding increases as needed for desired flare (e.g., inc 6 sts evenly every 3-4 rounds). Join with sl st. (e.g., up to 156-168 sc by Round 60)
Round 61: Ch 1, sc in each st around with MC. Join with sl st. (approx. 168 sc)

Scalloped Hem (MC, CC3):

Work a decorative scalloped edge, alternating MC and CC3 for visual interest, and attaching bells.

Round 62 (Scallop Base – MC): Ch 1, *skip 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st*. Rep around, adjusting final stitches to fit. Join with sl st. (approx. 28 scallops for 168 sts)
Round 63 (Decorative Edge – CC3): Ch 1, working into each ch-1 space of the scallops from the previous round, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (picot), sc) in each ch-1 space. On the final sc of every 2nd or 3rd scallop, attach a jingle bell. Sl st to join. FO.

Finishing: Weave in all loose ends securely. Block your skirt gently if desired to help the motifs lay flat and the fabric drape beautifully.