Crochet Knit Two-Piece Skirt Set

A sage crochet-knit two-piece with a sweetheart-neckline crop top — the sleeves are worked in an open lattice stitch that's noticeably looser than the tighter knit through the body, and the back is fully open, closed by two separate ties at the nape and waist. The matching skirt is cut as a fishtail maxi, fitted through the hip before flaring into a mermaid hem, in the same semi-sheer open weave as the top. Because both pieces are cut as separates, the crop top works knotted over a bikini top by the pool while the skirt layers easily over a plain slip or swimsuit for evening. Expect the open stitch to move with you rather than hold a stiff shape, so it drapes softly through the hip and catches the light at the fishtail hem when you walk.

Open-weave crochet knit with a semi-sheer, textured hand — expect visible gaps in the stitch, especially through the lattice sleeves and lower skirt, so a slip or coordinating swimwear underneath is essential for coverage. Hand wash cold by itself to protect the open stitches from snagging on zips or jewellery in the same wash, and lay flat to dry on a towel — the crochet will stretch out of shape on a hanger or in a dryer, and a warm iron will flatten the texture, so skip it entirely. With gentle care the stitch keeps its spring wash after wash; the main thing to watch is snagging, so check rings and bracelet clasps before you put it on.

Free UK delivery. Returns within 30 days, unworn and tagged, as a complete set.

Both pieces are cut to be worn as separates beyond this pairing — the crop top over a bikini, the skirt over a plain tank — so the open-weave construction earns more wear than a one-off going-out dress. Hand-washing rather than machine washing also means less energy use over the life of the set, and because crochet knit doesn't fray at cut edges the way woven fabric does, a minor snag can usually be worked back in by hand rather than ending the garment's life early.