Get ready for twirls with a fun free skirt knitting pattern! THIS Ocean Skirt is below, but find even more at my free skirt pattern page.

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If you love a project that’s both wearable and packed with fun details, you’re going to adore today’s free skirt knitting pattern. I don’t know about you, but when I finish a project and it’s something I actually want to twirl around in? That’s a win. And guess what? The Ocean Skirt (yes, THAT Ocean Skirt at the bottom of this post) is exactly that kind of knit!

But wait—before we dive in (pun absolutely intended), I also have a whole collection of free skirt knitting patterns waiting for you over on my skirt pattern page. You’ll definitely want to check those out too!

Now, let’s talk about this free skirt knitting pattern and why it’s become one of my absolute favorites to knit, wear, and—let’s be honest—twirl around the kitchen in while cooking dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Free Skirt Knitting Pattern

First off, the yarn. The Ocean Skirt is knit using KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link), and let me just say—it’s a dream on the needles. It’s soft, lightweight, and has just the right amount of drape to make this free skirt knitting pattern come alive. Seriously, if yarn could wink at you, this one would.

This free skirt knitting pattern features a fun feather-and-fan inspired lace edging topped with a delicate picot hem. I mean, how can you resist a little bit of texture and flair right at the bottom? Plus, there’s an elastic waistband for that comfy, pull-on-and-go kind of vibe that makes handmade garments extra wearable.

And don’t worry about size limitations—the Ocean Skirt comes with instructions for XS all the way through 4X. Whether you’re knitting for yourself, your best friend, or your second cousin twice removed, this free skirt knitting pattern has you covered!

What Makes the Ocean Skirt Special?

Aside from the feather-and-fan goodness and the twirl factor (yes, I keep bringing up the twirling—it’s a thing), this free skirt knitting pattern is a grown-up version of my beloved Child Ocean Skirt. So if you’re into mommy-and-me matching outfits, this is your chance to make it happen!

👉 Child Ocean Skirt Free Pattern

Also, did I mention the yarn? Because once again, KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link) shows up as the MVP. It’s soft enough for everyday wear but sturdy enough to hold its shape. I love how it gives the free skirt knitting pattern that perfect weight: not too flimsy, not too heavy—just right.

And if you’re a fan of knitting projects that are soothing but never boring, the Ocean Skirt is your new best friend. You’ll get stretches of easy knitting peppered with sections of simple lace that keeps it interesting. That means this free skirt knitting pattern is ideal for knitting while binge-watching your latest TV obsession.

Styling Your Free Skirt Knitting Pattern

Once you finish this free skirt knitting pattern, styling it is half the fun! Because the Ocean Skirt hits under the knee, it pairs beautifully with tucked-in tees, cropped sweaters, or even a lightweight cardigan.

Throw it on with sneakers for a casual look or dress it up with cute flats or sandals. You know a piece is good when it works for Target runs and date nights. (Just speaking from personal experience here.)

And since the Ocean Skirt uses KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link), it’s comfortable enough for all-day wear, even in warmer months. You’re going to want one in every color!

Ready to Cast On?

If your needles are itching to start a new project, you are in for a treat. This free skirt knitting pattern brings everything I love into one project: softness, twirliness, and just the right amount of lacey goodness.

Remember, the full instructions for the Ocean Skirt (the one I can’t stop raving about!) are right at the bottom of this post. But if you’re ready to stock up on even more free skirt knitting patterns, hop over to my skirt pattern page for even more fun projects to cast on next.

Trust me—you’re going to want a few of these twirly beauties in your wardrobe!

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MATERIALS AND INFO

Sizes: XS, S (M, L) XL, 2X (3X, 4X)

Materials: Approximately 4, 5 (5, 6) 6, 7 (7, 8) 8, 9, (10, 11) balls of KnitPicks Heatherly (328yds, 100g), needle, stitch markers, 1.5in wide elastic

Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm & 3(US) 3.25mm straight and dpn

Gauge (tension): 24sts & 32 rows to make 10cm square, using size 5(US) 3mm needles

Waist Measurement: 27, 31 (35, 38) 41, 46 (50, 55) ins or 67.5, 77.5 (87.5, 95) 102.5, 115 (125, 137.5) cm

METHOD

Adult Ocean Skirt is top-down seamless skirt in a warm and soft yarn. Created for our 7th child she requested “more pretty sweater skirts” and with that, Ocean Skirt was born. Once the pattern was released there were overwhelming requests for adult sizes and that is how THIS pattern was born – YOU!

Abbreviations can be found on the last page.

Note: choose size based on waist measurement for best fit

WAIST

Cast on using smallest circular needle: 167, 189 (216, 234) 252, 279 (306, 333).

Join in the round.

Work in stockinette (knit every round) until work measures 3.5ins or 9cms from cast on.

ELASTIC WAISTBAND

Cut elastic 1in or 2.5 cms smaller than waist measurement. Sew the 2 ends together. Make sure it is not twisted, just as you do for a cast on joining in the round. Also make sure it is reinforced well.

WAISTBAND JOIN

With largest needles, knit around, each time combining one st from the cast on and one st from your needles. (For a left-handed tutorial of this click here.)

SKIRT SHAPING

Set-up round – knit around

Increase Round – [k1, m1] around [334, 378 (432, 468) 504, 558 (612, 666) sts]

SKIRT BODY

Work until skirt measures 22, 22.5 (23, 23.5) 24, 24.5 (25, 25.5) or 55, 56 (57.5, 59) 60, 61 (62.5, 64) cms from top or approximately 3ins or 7.5cms less than desired length.

RIPPLE EDGE

Round 1 – knit around

Round 2 – knit around

Round 3 – knit around

Round 4 – [k2tog 3 times, yo, (k1, yo) 5 times, ssk 3 times, k1] around

Round 5 – knit around

Round 6 – knit around

Round 7 – knit around

Round 8 – [k2tog 3 times, yo, (k1, yo) 5 times, ssk 3 times, k1] around

Round 9 – knit around

Round 10 – knit around

Round 11 – knit around

Round 12 – [k2tog 3 times, yo, (k1, yo) 5 times, ssk 3 times, k1] around

Round 13 – knit around

Round 14 – knit around

Round 15 – knit around

Round 16 – [k2tog 3 times, yo, (k1, yo) 5 times, ssk 3 times, k1] around

Round 17 – knit around

Round 18 – knit around

Round 19 – knit around

PICOT EDGING

Knit 3 rounds in stockinette

Picot Round – [k2tog, yo] around

Knit 3 rounds in stockinette IN SMALLER NEEDLE

DO NOT BIND OFF, cut enough yarn to sew all the way around (always err on the side of extra!), fold the hem with wrong sides together at the picot round and sew the hem in place.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and block.

ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit                                                    

P – purl

PM – place marker                                  

SM – slip marker

K2tog -knit 2 stitches together                 

SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together

M1 – With left needle pick up strand between 2 stitches front to back. Knit through back loop

YO – yarn over

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