What you'll need
| One size only: | 48" diameter (122cm) |
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YLI028_151
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10 |
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YLI028_113
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5 |
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YLI028_174
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1 |
Product Description
Get your Christmas tree ready for gifts with this rustic, monogrammed tree skirt! Already have a tree skirt you love? Time to buy another tree!!! Just kidding!
The main body of this tree skirt is made with single crochet stitches to create a tight, sturdy weave, and allow for your lettering to be the star. Single crochet increases are strategically placed in each row to create a circle that doesn’t take on a pinwheel effect, and without creating a hexagonal or octagonal shape, as is often seen with tree skirts.
The border is ribbing made with front post and back post double crochet stitches, which add texture and a pop of contrast, though it would look beautiful in the main body color too.
There is a chart included for making the letters. They are cross-stitched on top of the finished tree skirt, and in-depth photo instructions on how to cross-stitch on top of a finished crochet project are included.
Rustic Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Pattern
What Is Being Made
This is a crochet Christmas tree skirt designed by Remington Lane Crochet. The finished project creates an approximately 48-inch diameter circular skirt perfect for decorating the base of a Christmas tree during the holiday season. This rustic-style decoration combines a substantial main color with contrasting border and optional lettering details for a customized festive look.
Craft and Technique Overview
The Rustic Christmas Tree Skirt is created using crochet, a fiber craft that uses a single hook to loop yarn into interconnected stitches. This intermediate-level project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle larger circular projects. The pattern demonstrates classic crochet construction techniques for creating dimensional, wearable and decorative pieces from a single continuous length of yarn.
Stitches Used
The pattern employs several fundamental crochet stitches to build structure and texture:
- Single Crochet (sc) - A basic short stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric; used as the primary stitch for this project with a gauge of approximately 10 stitches by 13 rows equaling a 4-inch square
- Chain (ch) - The foundation stitch used to create loops and increase stitches across rows
- Slip Stitch (sl st) - A joining stitch used to connect rounds and create seamless transitions
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) - A textured stitch that works around the post of previous stitches to create dimensional effects
- Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) - A complementary post stitch that adds depth and visual interest to the fabric
Materials Required
The Rustic Christmas Tree Skirt pattern specifies the following materials:
- Yarn: #6 Super Bulky weight yarn, such as Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick brand
- Main Color (Katmai): 1,125 yards total, requiring 9 skeins
- Border Color (Redwood): 585 yards total, requiring 5 skeins
- Lettering Color (Joshua Tree): 5-7 yards per letter for optional personalization
- Hook: K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook, sized appropriately for super bulky yarn to achieve proper fabric drape and structure
- Additional Supplies: Scissors for cutting yarn and a yarn needle for weaving in ends
Pattern Notes
The pattern indicates that gauge is not critical for this particular project, making it more forgiving for crocheters concerned about achieving exact measurements. The downloadable PDF format from Remington Lane Crochet includes standard crochet abbreviations and repeat instructions marked with asterisks to guide stitchers through each round of the circular construction.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Remington Lane Crochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Lettering is optional, so if you choose to add letters, you will need 5-7 yards per letter. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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