Festive Fair Isle Crochet Two-Piece Set: Holiday Skirt & Halter Top Pattern

Embrace the holiday spirit with this stunning Festive Fair Isle Crochet Two-Piece Set! This unique ensemble features a charming halter top and a flowing maxi skirt, both adorned with intricate Christmas-themed colorwork. Perfect for festive gatherings, holiday parties, or as a cozy yet stylish statement piece, this pattern will guide you in creating a truly special, handmade outfit.

Craft Your Holiday Style: A Unique Christmas Crochet Ensemble

Unleash your creativity and make a memorable impression this holiday season. This crochet set isn’t just an outfit; it’s a labor of love, a conversation starter, and a true testament to the beauty of handmade crafts. Enjoy the process of bringing these festive designs to life, creating a versatile ensemble that can be worn together or as separate statement pieces for various holiday occasions.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Fair Isle Crochet Two-Piece Set: Holiday Skirt & Halter Top Pattern

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn (approx. 400g Deep Red, 300g Forest Green, 200g White, 20g Gold/Yellow)
Crochet Hook size 4.0mm (G/6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
One small white button

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
st(s) – stitch(es)
DR – Deep Red
FG – Forest Green
W – White
G – Gold/Yellow
rep – repeat

Instructions

Gauge: 18 sc x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in sc. Adjust hook size if necessary.

Note: This pattern uses tapestry crochet for colorwork. Carry unused colors loosely along the top of your stitches and crochet over them. Change colors on the last pull-through of the previous stitch.

Halter Top (Make 2 Cups)

Cup 1:

With DR, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (24 sc). Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 22 sts, inc in last st (25 sc). Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next 23 sts (26 sc). Turn.
Rep Rows 2 & 3 until cup reaches desired height and width (approx. 20-25 rows total, with 30-35 sts across top edge), incorporating a simple W snowflake motif (e.g., a central ‘X’ shape with small arms) onto the DR background in the center of the cup. For the snowflake, you can work 3-5 rows of specific W stitches within the DR.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cup 2: Work as for Cup 1.
Joining Cups & Body Band:

With DR, join yarn at the bottom inner corner of one cup. Sc evenly along the bottom edge of the first cup (approx. 30 sc). Ch 3 (this forms the center gap). Sc evenly along the bottom edge of the second cup (approx. 30 sc). Turn.
Row 1 (Body Band Base): Ch 1, sc in each st across, working 3 sc into the ch-3 space (approx. 63 sc). Turn.
Row 2-5 (Geometric Band): With FG, ch 1, work sc across. Incorporate a repeating W geometric pattern (e.g., alternating FG 2 sc, W 1 sc) or zigzag design.
Row 6-8 (Edging): With W, ch 1, sc across.
Fasten off.

Neck & Back Ties:

With FG, attach yarn to the top corner of each cup. Ch approx. 60-70 for the neck tie. Fasten off.
With FG, attach yarn to each side of the body band. Ch approx. 80-100 for the back tie. Fasten off.
Sew the small white button at the center bottom joining point of the cups.

Maxi Skirt

Waistband:

With DR, ch 160 (or a length that fits comfortably around your waist). Join with a sl st to form a loop, being careful not to twist.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around (160 sc). Join with sl st.
Round 2-3 (Reindeer Motif Base): Ch 1, sc in each st around.
Round 4-7 (Reindeer & Snowflakes): With DR, work a repeating pattern of W reindeer motifs and small G snowflake/star motifs. (e.g., Reindeer: W 6 sc, DR 4 sc, W 6 sc; Snowflake: G 3 sc, DR 7 sc. Repeat across.) There should be approximately 8-10 reindeer repeats around. Join with sl st.
Round 8-9 (Geometric Border): With FG, ch 1, work a repeating W geometric pattern (e.g., alternating FG 2 sc, W 1 sc, FG 2 sc) around. Join with sl st.
Round 10-11 (Plain Border): With W, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.
Round 12 (Connecting): With DR, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.

Skirt Body (Stripes & Flare):

Increase Round: To begin the flare, in the first round of the main body, increase evenly by 10-15 sc (e.g., sc in first 10 sts, inc, rep). Total stitches: approx. 170-175 sc.
Stripe Pattern (repeat this sequence, increasing periodically to maintain flare):

Wide Stripe 1 (DR): 8-10 rounds of DR sc.
Narrow Stripe (W with dots): 2 rounds of W sc, with small DR dots (e.g., W 5 sc, DR 1 sc, W 5 sc) on one of the rounds.
Wide Stripe 2 (FG): 8-10 rounds of FG sc, possibly with a subtle W zigzag or geometric pattern in one of the middle rounds.
Narrow Stripe (W plain): 2 rounds of W sc.
Rep these wide and narrow stripe sections, alternating DR and FG wide stripes. Continue increasing evenly by 10-15 sc every 10-15 rounds to create a gentle A-line flare, ensuring the fabric lays flat without pulling.
Continue until skirt reaches desired length, leaving space for the bottom border.

Bottom Border:

The bottom border consists of a wide DR section with large W snowflakes and additional FG/W detailing.
DR Base: Work 8-10 rounds of DR sc. In the middle of this section (around rounds 3-6), incorporate large W snowflake motifs (e.g., a larger 8-pointed star shape with intricate arms) similar to the top but more complex. These should be spaced evenly around the skirt (e.g., 6-8 repeats).
FG/W Detail: Follow with 2 rounds of FG sc, then 2 rounds of W sc with small DR dots (similar to the narrow stripe in the body), then 2 rounds of FG sc.
Final DR Trim: Finish with 2-3 rounds of DR sc for a neat hem.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends securely with a yarn needle.
Block the finished top and skirt to set the stitches and shape.