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Product Description
You can also find this pattern for FREE on my blog.
Why buy a tree skirt, when you could make one? My mom has kept the same tree skirt in our family for all 30 years of my life, so I wanted to create something that my own would be able to use for decades to come. With knits making their way into every inch of my life, I knew I wanted to bring them into the holiday too.
This tree skirt is knit flat on very long circular needles simply to be able to accommodate the amount of stitches. If you find even longer ones, snatch em’ up, because it’ll help in the long run. I wrote this pattern with a 6 foot tree in mind (6 feet wide at the base), but it can be adjusted for any size.
You can find this pattern for FREE on my blog
Knit flat
SIZES 1 size (6 foot span), but directions for adjusting the size
DIFFICULTY Advanced beginner You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, work flat, increase, decrease, bind off
Materials needed: 15mm needles, Size 6 super bulky yarn
Snowbell Tree Skirt
Project Overview
The Snowbell Tree Skirt is a handmade holiday decoration designed by Knitatude - Chantal. This knitted tree skirt offers a durable, heirloom-quality alternative to store-bought options, crafted to last for decades. The designer created this pattern with the intention of building a lasting family tradition, combining the warmth of handmade knits with festive home décor.
What Is Being Made
A large circular tree skirt measuring 62 inches in diameter with a radius of 31 inches and a total circumference of 195 inches. This substantial piece is designed to encircle the base of a Christmas tree, providing both decorative appeal and practical coverage.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Snowbell Tree Skirt is knit flat using very long circular needles, which serve as straight needles to accommodate the large number of stitches required for the project's expansive dimensions. This flat knitting approach simplifies construction for a piece of this scale, making it more manageable than attempting to work in the round.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with a refined appearance suitable for holiday décor.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 8 balls of Lion Brand Thick 'N' Quick or approximately 776 to 848 yards of another super bulky weight yarn (category 6)
- Needles: Size US 19/15mm circular needles, 40 inches (100 cm) long minimum
- Additional supplies: Scissors and a darning needle for finishing
Gauge and Difficulty
The pattern specifies a gauge of 7 stitches and 9 rows over 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch. The difficulty level is rated as advanced beginner, making this project accessible to knitters with some foundational experience while still presenting a satisfying challenge. The super bulky yarn weight and large needle size work quickly, offsetting the project's substantial size.
Design Notes
This downloadable PDF pattern encourages crafters to seek out the longest possible circular needles available, as longer needles will make managing the high stitch count more comfortable throughout the knitting process. The use of super chunky yarn ensures relatively fast progress despite the large finished dimensions, making this an achievable project for dedicated knitters seeking to create meaningful, lasting holiday décor.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Featured Products: | Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Knitatude - Chantal |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yardage: 848 yds |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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