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Happy Holidays Tree Skirt

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Introducing the Happy Holidays Tree Skirt!

One project I plan to do each year, is crochet a new tree skirt for our Christmas tree. And until now, I’ve always failed – too many gifts to make, too much to do to get ready. But THIS year, I finally got it on the to do list and I’m so very happy I did, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!

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The Happy Holidays Tree Skirt can be made in a weekend if you’re in a bit of a rush, but it’s a great pattern to relax by the fire with too! The repeat is super easy to memorize, and carrying the yarn along the side means there are just a few ends to weave in when you’re done.

And there’s now a matching stocking too – the Happy Holidays Stocking! 

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So be sure to grab that pattern too! But first…

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NOTES: 

  • Prefer a different size? Just repeat Rows 5 and 6 until you have the diameter desired!
  • Carry the unused colors along the side to minimize ends to weave in, and then cover them with the edging.
  • Each row increases by 12 sts.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: With Color A, ch 49, skip 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in each remaining ch; turn. (47 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st,** ch 2, sl st in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across, finishing last repeat at ** and last st with Color B, turn. (59 sts)

Row 3: Continuing with Color B, ch 2, working entire row in BLO, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in sl st, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in same st as last sl st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts,** ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in sl st, sl st in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across, finishing last repeat at **, turn. (71 sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in same st as last sl st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp,** ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across, finishing last repeat at ** and last st with Color C, turn. (83 sts)

Row 5: Continuing with Color C, ch 2, working entire row in BLO, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in same st as last sl st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp,** ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across, finishing last repeat at **, turn. (95 sts)

Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp, ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in same st as last sl st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to next ch-sp,** ch 2, sl st in same st as last dc, dc in next st, sl st in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across, finishing last repeat at ** and last st with Color A, turn. (107 sts)

Row  7 – 38 (or to desired size): Repeat Rows 5 and 6, cycling through the colors every 2 rows, ending with two rows of Color A; break Color B and C, turn. (491 sts in Row 38)

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Edging and Ties: Continuing with Color A, ch 1, *sc in each st to next ch-sp, ch 2, 2 sc in the next st, ch 2; repeat from * to corner, 3 sc in the corner st, sc evenly along side, [sc, ch 31, skip ch closest to hook, sl st in each remaining ch, sc in same st as previous sc] in corner, sc in each st of the foundation chain, repeat from [ to ] at next corner, sc evenly along last side, 2 sc in the same st as the 1st st of the edging; join and break. Use the ties make at the top corners to secure the skirt around the tree trunk.

I hope you enjoy making and using the free Happy Holidays Tree Skirt crochet pattern for years to come! It’s one of my holiday gifts to all of you – and I hope you all have a Happy Holiday season!

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Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2016, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print this pattern for personal use, please use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!

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  1. Jade

    Finally my search is over! I have been wanting a tree skirt that is simple but festive without lots of panels to sew together. Thank you Tamara. You have solved my crochet woes yet again.

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    • Ella Guillot

      I was just fixing to make one from the Crochet Crowd, and I whined up ripping it out. Then, I cam across your pattern, and this one will defiantly work, because it doesn’t look so frustrating. Vey Easy! Thank you so much for your time.

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  2. Darlene

    Nice! My tree skirt is probably at least 20 years old and still in great shape, but I am getting tired of it. Might just make a new one for this year!

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  6. Patricia

    Oh Tamara! This is beautiful! Simple and elegant! I had unsubscribed from your blog because my hands no longer allow me to crochet as much as I used to. But, I sorely missed your inspiration and beautiful projects! I have resubscribed – if only to dream! Blessing to you!

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  7. Itamar

    Hi!!!!
    Thanks for this pattern. I’m trying to make it, but I have to be honest…. I’m lost on row 3… the first 2 ch count as a DC or not?….. I’m lost on the sl st part. Well, I’m new in this and I’m not understanding the sl st in same st as last dc…. and the rest Please, help me. ???

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  8. Kristy F

    On row 3, as far as the ch2’s from row 2, am I counting those as 1 stitch or 2 individual stitches?? In other words, do I crochet into the ch2 or each individual stitch…I’m confused ?

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  9. Lisa M Stephenson

    Thank you very much for this tree skirt! I have had my little tabletop Christmas tree for 20 years and never had a skirt for it since the ones at the store are too large. This was the perfect project for me – your clear instructions have also given me confidence to try out more complex patterns; I can follow along with YouTube, but just written instructions intimidated me. But not anymore thanks to you! Merry Christmas 🙂

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  10. Diana

    Hi, Tamara. I’m excited to be making this tree skirt for my family members as gifts. Thanks so much for sharing! And the chart helped me out big time when I ran into a snag in Row 3, I was following the written instructions but was able to figure it out after looking at the chart. Yay!

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  12. Barbara beausoleil

    Hi I love this pattern and I am trying to make it. I am lost a bit on row 3 where it comes to the slip stich and then dc into the sl st. Do you have a video tutuorial on this.

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  15. Lisa

    I needed a “mini” tree skirt for a small Christmas tree. This pattern fit the bill perfectly! I found the pattern easy to follow and could repeat the rows until I had the size I needed. It came out so well that I’ve been asked to make two more for friends. Thank you for sharing such beautiful patterns. Your work is inspiring.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      The video is for the basic stitch pattern worked in rows, while this pattern is worked in the round, so increases are added. 🙂

      Reply

  18. cynthia wilson

    I made this last year. However, I embellished it with ties that were made of sparkly, fuzzy ribbon. That added some extra pizzazz and worked out for closing the tree skirt up nicely around bottom of tree. I wish I had taken a picture of it then. I have a picture of it taken before I added the sparkle but don’t see where I can add it to this comment. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing your pattern. It made a lovely Christmas gift.

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  19. Sheryl Hill

    Hello, I just found your blog and want to make the tree skirt. I read the pattern thoroughly two times and then watched the tutorial. The video shows instructions for a different tree skirt. The directions I read don’t match the tutorial, they are for the tree skirt pictured. The tutorial is for a pointed tree skirt. Rather confusing as I am a visual learner. Where are the directional no for the tree skirt that is being made in the tutorial? Thanks. I LOVE your blog.
    Sheryl

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Sheryl! I can assure you they are the same – the video tutorial is for the generic stitch pattern moreso than this particular piece. Perhaps that’s the confusion?

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  20. Abby

    I’d like to use a yarn that recommends an N15 crochet hook. Will this work okay with this pattern? Do I need to adjust the pattern in some way? Thanks!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Abby! It should still work fine, it’s just that the center hole will be a bit bigger. But you can overlap/tie it as needed. 🙂

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  21. Stephanie

    Hi Tamara! I absolutely love this pattern. I am almost done with my tree skirt and I have a couple questions with the edging and ties part. I’m still pretty new to crocheting and reading patterns. When it says “repeat from * to corner” what corner is that referring to? Just to make sure I’m reading this right, does it make 2 ties and which corners will they be on? Thank you for your help!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Stephanie! Thank you! The corner is where you’ll turn to work up the side of the rows. The two ties will be at either end of Row 1 and the tie instructions are between the [brackets]. Does that help?

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  22. Amanda

    I just finished this tonight as a gift for my mom. We both think it’s an amazing tree skirt – thank you so much for this pattern!

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  23. Katie

    I made this tree skirt last year and it turned out beautifully. Now that Advent has started, it’s time to put up the tree and pull this out again. I’m compiling a list of crochet Christmas decorations for my first blog post, and I’d like to add this to the list.

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  24. Cindy

    I’m currently working on this pattern and am loving it! I was curious though how it might work with a chunkier yarn, any thoughts?

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  25. Kristy

    have you ever used a diff brand of yarn? i use a lot of #4 acrylic (super saver bernat/impeccable….). Just wondering if you knew how they’d compare in size or if theyd be pretty similar. Thanks!

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  26. Betsy

    I would like to make some of the stripes wider, does the pattern allow me to do that? I haven’t made any blankets that use this kind of design so I wanted to know before I start so I won’t need to unravel and try another pattern.

    Thanks,

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  27. Margaret

    I really enjoyed making this tree skirt! Super easy pattern, your instructions were perfect . Thank you for sharing!!

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  28. Ashley

    Thanks you for this beautiful pattern!! I have been looking for a simple easy tree skirt and this is it!! I can’t wait to get started! Thank you!

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  30. Betty

    I’ve crocheted for 70 years and fell in love with this pattern! Purchased Vanna’s yarn, poor quality, will save for other projects. A high quality wool yarn would be best for this beautiful pattern.

    Reply

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