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Country Christmas Tree Skirt CAL – Part 1
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Materials
15 skeins WeCrochet Dishie in Linen (2850 yds of any worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic would work)
I/5.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
intermediate
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
fsc – foundation single crochet (VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2PsECMK58M&t=3s )
dc – double crochet
· ch 1 does not count as sc
· This tree skirt is made starting from the center in turned rows. The first section uses the lemon peel stitch and the outer section is the basketweave.
· Approx finished size- Outer diameter: 49″ & Inner diameter: 6.5″
· To change the finished size, add or take out rows to the end of the inner section.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT CROCHET PATTERN – PART 1
ch 2
Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook work 72 fsc (72 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, *sc in 11 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (78 sc)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, *sc in 12 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (84 sc)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, *sc in 13 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (90 sc)
The first buttonhole is made in the next row. Skip the ch 8 if no buttons are being used.
Row 5: ch 8, sl st to first ch (this is the first buttonhole), turn, *sc in 14 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (96 sc)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, *sc in 15 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (102 sc)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, *sc in 16 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * across (108 sc)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *{sc in next stitch, dc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 17 stitches, (dc, sc, dc) all in same stitch* repeat from * to * across (120)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (120)
Row 10: ch 1, turn, *(sc, dc, sc) all in same stitch, {dc in next stitch, sc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 19 stitches* repeat from * to * across (132)
Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (132)
Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *{sc in next stitch, dc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 21 stitches, (dc, sc, dc) all in same stitch* repeat from * to * across (144)
Row 13: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (144)
Row 14: ch 1, turn, *(sc, dc, sc) all in same stitch, {dc in next stitch, sc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 23 stitches* repeat from * to * across (156)
Row 15: ch 8, sl st to first ch, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (156)
Row 16: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *{sc in next stitch, dc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 25 stitches, (dc, sc, dc) all in same stitch* repeat from * to * across (168)
Row 17: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (168)
Row 18: ch 1, turn, *(sc, dc, sc) all in same stitch, {dc in next stitch, sc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 27 stitches* repeat from * to * across (180)
Row 19: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (180)
Row 20: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *{sc in next stitch, dc in next} repeat from { to } for a total of 29 stitches, (dc, sc, dc) all in same stitch* repeat from * to * across (192)
And that’s it for Part 1! I’ll see you here next week for Part 2!
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How many rows will there be for the inner section? I need to determine when to stop in order to create a smaller skirt. Thank you. Just about finished with the first 20 rows. What fun!!
Hi! 45 rows total 🙂
Is there a way to get a picture of the whole skirt without the tree in the way? I just wanted to see the entire thing.
Hi! I don’t have a full picture at the moment. I have this one for now
Than you for sharing! ♥️♥️
Lovely! I worked this up while at work and I am LOVING how its coming along! i found my new Friday tradition (for the next 6 weeks at least haha)
Awesome! Thank you so much!
If I wanted to use three colors (off white, red and green), when would you suggest color changes? I was thinking – off white for beginning , then switch to red for lemon peel, followed by off white for the stripe and lastly green for the last section.
Hi there
I’m not sure what the buttons are for? Also, on the picture I can see a round skirt, but we don’t work in rounds?
Perhaps I’m missing something, since I’m dansish, and I’m used to things look a bit different up here😄
Greatings from Denmark, Lisbeth 😊
They do increase, but are not joined 🙂 That’s why they are rows and not rounds.
I have wanted to crochet a Christmas tree skirt for years and when I would start to look for patterns, I could never decide which one to make. This one came up from the CAL on facebook and that lots of people are following and I was like…. It is a sign. This is the one I am meant to make for my home and just in time too! I am about to finish the first part and so far so good. Was a bit nervous with the change of stitch and almost thought I was not going to be able to follow it but here I am! Love the pattern and can’t wait to show it off this Christmas!
I will be making mine smaller and would like to size it down to around +/- 36″. You mentioned to do this, you’d reduce the inner part we’re working on now. What row would you suggest be my last of the inner section to accomplish this reduction in size? Thank you very much!
I never got a reply to this. Is anyone else reducing the size of theirs? How much smaller are you making yours and have your figured out when you’re going to complete the inner part? I want to reduce mine down by 12 to 15 inches. When I start doing the math, my head gets all fuzzy but Im thinking of maybe stopping after the buttonhole on row 25? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
Hi! The basketweave section adds about 20 inches to the diameter. You can stop the inner section when it’s about 20 inches shorter than your desired diameter. Hope this helps 🙂
Hi! On row 8, it says to sc in 1st, dc in next, then follow the sc,dc pattern for a total of 17 before doing the dc,sc,dc in one stitch. Do the 1st and second sc and dc count in the 17, or do we do the sc, dc, plus 17 more, for a total of 19 stitches before doing the dc,sc,dc in one? I have done the row over both ways and can’t seem to get the stitch count right even though I started with the correct number of stitches in the row before. Thank you so much!
Hi! Yes, they count in the 17 🙂
Hi there I’m struggling with row 8. Row 7 gives me the right stitches but row 8 I’m struggling with please help. I’ve also bought the pattern on ravelry but can’t download it as it says file missing.
Hi! Are you getting too many or too little?