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2025/06/30

Making it Fit: Adapting Crochet Patterns for Plus Sizes, Viola Pineapple Crochet Maxi Skirt and Marin Ruana

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June 30, 2025

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Tips, Tutorials and Abbreviations

Making it Fit: Adapting Crochet Patterns for Plus Sizes - Part 2

Making it Fit

If the extra you need is all over and proportional to the garment's original shape, consider making the largest size as written, but manipulating your gauge so you get fewer stitches and rows to 4"/10cm than the gauge section tells you you need. Remember the gauge tells you what the designer got at the time the designer made the piece. If you want the exact measurements suggested, you'd need to match the gauge exactly. But you want something a little bit bigger, so manipulating gauge is the quickest way to go.

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Viola Pineapple Crochet Maxi Skirt

Viola Pineapple Crochet Maxi Skirt

You are sure to enjoy crocheting the romantic pineapple lace on the bottom of this maxi length skirt, but we are even more sure that you will enjoy wearing it! The skirt is just full enough to be comfortable to walk in, perfect to wear for an evening stroll out to dinner in the warmer months.

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This summer, we are setting sail with nautical touches and maritime crochet. These crochet patterns for summer are a "shore" thing and you'll love to explore the different ways to crochet stripes and nautical motifs. Feel the breeze with rich blues and reds anchored in classic crochet stitches. We can't get enough of nautical crochet!

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Crochet Shawl Patterns

Marin Ruana

Marin Ruana

Chilly summer nights are meant for this delicate Marin Ruana. Whether you pair it with a belt, wrap it with a shawl pin or just toss it on and show off your fabulousness, this piece is a must make for summer.

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