Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Along

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Along! This year, we will be crocheting a tree skirt to go under your Christmas tree.

Crochet Along will start on October 6th. Find all the information below to get ready!

Each week, I will release a new part of this pattern. Scroll all the way to the end to find it!

The tree skirt is made by crocheting a large, simple base with a puff stitch border. Added to the tree skirt are snowmen, tree, and star appliques to create a fun winter scene.

The entire finished tree skirt measures 42″ in diameter.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crochet along?

A crochet along is when crocheters come together and crochet the same project at the same time. This enables us to create a supportive community where we can ask questions, provide support/motivation, and share our progress and creativity.

This crochet along will run for 4 weeks starting October 6th. Each week, we will be crocheting part of the tree skirt and some appliques.

The tree skirt is a lot of mindless stitching so I thought it would be good to break it up into 4 parts so we don’t get bored. Making some of the appliques each week will be a good mix!

Is this free?

This crochet along is free. If you would like to buy the entire PDF pattern, you can do so on Ravelry or Etsy. That helps support my blog and allows me to continue designing crochet patterns!

How do I sign up?

You can sign up here with your email address. You will be emailed only about this crochet along and when each part is released. You will not receive any further emails once the crochet along is over.

Also, be sure to join my Facebook Group, Maria’s Yarn Friends, if you are on Facebook. That is where you can share your progress, ask questions, and receive support and motivations to complete the project! Join here.

Below you will find the full materials list for the entire tree skirt to gather your supplies before the crochet along starts on October 6th.

Materials List

2 skeins Caron One Pound in Cape Cod Blue

Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: white, light green, taupe/brown, orange, blue, red, and green

J/6.00mm, H/5.00mm, and G/4.00mm hooks

(30) 6mm safety eyes
I buy this pack from Amazon at a cheap price.

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Glue gun (optional for attaching appliques)

Blush (optional for snowmen)

Snowman Tree Skirt Pattern

The entire tree skirt pattern is available in an ad-free PDF format to purchase on Ravelry or Etsy.

This is optional, as I will be releasing each part below to view on my blog once the crochet along starts.

Sign Up

Be sure to sign up here so you don’t miss any parts of the crochet along. You will receive emails related to the crochet along and when each part is released. You will not be emailed once the crochet is finished.

Snowman Tree Skirt Part 1

For this first week, we will be working on part of the tree skirt and the tree appliques. You will find the patterns below as well as a video tutorial for the tree applique.

Notes
We will only be working on a portion of the tree skirt this week. After completing 15 rows, do not fasten off. We will continue next week.

The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

Special Stitches

Hdc2tog is worked as follows: YO, insert hook into first st, pull up a loop, YO, insert hook into second st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all 5 loops.

Hdc3tog is worked as follows: YO, insert hook into first st, pull up a loop, YO, insert hook into second st, pull up a loop, YO, insert hook into third st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all 7 loops.

Gauge: Gauge: 4” x 4” ~ 11 stitches x 7 rows in double crochet

Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch(es), sc2tog = single crochet two together, hdc2tog = half double crochet two together, hdc3tog = half double crochet three together, YO = yarn over

Tree Skirt Base

Use Cape Cod Blue yarn and J/6.00mm hook

Row 1: Ch 52, dc in 3rd ch from hook and across, turn (50)

Row 2: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (60)

Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in next 5 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (70)

Row 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 6 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (80)

Row 5: Ch 2, *dc in next 7 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (90)

Row 6: Ch 2, *dc in next 8 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (100)

Row 7: Ch 2, *dc in next 9 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (110)

Row 8: Ch 2, *dc in next 10 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (120)

Row 9: Ch 2, *dc in next 11 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (130)

Row 10: Ch 2, *dc in next 12 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (140)

Row 11: Ch 2, *dc in next 13 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (150)

Row 12: Ch 2, *dc in next 14 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (160)

Row 13: Ch 2, *dc in next 15 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (170)

Row 14: Ch 2, *dc in next 16 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (180)

Row 15: Ch 2, *dc in next 17 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (190)

Do not fasten off. We will continue to work on the tree skirt base next week.

Tree Applique

Use light green yarn and H/5.00mm hook

Row 1: Ch 14, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (13)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc across, turn (13)

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next 9 st, hdc2tog, turn (11)

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc across, turn (11)

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next 7 st, hdc2tog, turn (9)

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc across, turn (9)

Row 7: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next 5 st, hdc2tog, turn (7)

Row 8: Ch 1, hdc across, turn (7)

Row 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next 3 st, hdc2tog, turn (5)

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc across, turn (5)

Row 11: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog, turn (3)

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc3tog (1)

Fasten off.

Tree Stump

With the finished tree upside down, attach taupe/brown yarn on the bottom of the tree 6 stitches in from the right

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in next 4 st, turn

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc across

Fasten off.

Make 6 trees.

View the crochet video tutorial for the tree applique below.
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Snowman Tree Skirt Part 2

Continue working on tree skirt base…

Row 16: Ch 2, *dc in next 18 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (200)

Row 17: Ch 2, *dc in next 19 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (210)

Row 18: Ch 2, *dc in next 20 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (220)

Row 19: Ch 2, *dc in next 21 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (230)

Row 20: Ch 2, *dc in next 22 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (240)

Row 21: Ch 2, *dc in next 23 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (250)

Row 22: Ch 2, *dc in next 24 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (260)

Row 23: Ch 2, *dc in next 25 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (270)

Row 24: Ch 2, *dc in next 26 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (280)

Row 25: Ch 2, *dc in next 27 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (290)

Do not fasten off. We will continue to work on the base on Part 3.

Snowman Applique

Use white yarn and H/5.00mm hook

Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (7)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2sc, sc in next 5 st, 2sc, turn (9)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2sc, sc in next 7 st, 2sc, turn (11)

Row 4: Ch 1, 2sc, sc in next 9 st, 2sc, turn (13)

Row 5-8: Ch 1, sc across, turn (13)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, turn (11)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 7 st, sc2tog, turn (9)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 st, sc2tog, turn (7)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st, sc2tog, turn (5)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc across, turn (5)

Row 14: Ch 1, 2sc, sc in next 3 st, 2sc, turn (7)

Row 15: Ch 1, 2sc, sc in next 5 st, 2sc, turn (9)

Row 16-18: Ch 1, sc across, turn (9)

Row 19: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 st, sc2tog, turn (7)

Row 20: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st, sc2tog, turn (5)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, (3)

Fasten off.

Snowman Scarf

Use blue/green/red yarn and H/5.00mm hook

Row 1: Ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across

Fasten off.

Fold scarf in half around snowman’s neck. Sew the scarf onto snowman’s neck, leaving the tails of the scarf unsewn.

Attach safety eyes for the eyes and buttons using Photo 1 as a guide.

Use orange yarn and tapestry needle to sew nose on face using Photo 1 as a guide.

(Optional) Apply blush with finger or make up brush to snowman face to make a rosy cheek. 

Make 6 snowmen – 2 with blue scarves, 2 with green scarves, and 2 with red scarves.

View the crochet video tutorial for the tree applique below.
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Snowman Tree Skirt Part 3

Continue working on tree skirt base…

Row 26: Ch 2, *dc in next 28 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (300)

Row 27: Ch 2, *dc in next 29 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (310)

Row 28: Ch 2, *dc in next 30 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (320)

Row 29: Ch 2, *dc in next 31 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (330)

Row 30: Ch 2, *dc in next 32 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (340)

Row 31: Ch 2, *dc in next 33 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (350)

Row 32: Ch 2, *dc in next 34 st, 2dc, repeat from * across, turn (360)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Snowflakes

Use white yarn and G/4.00mm hook

Ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook

*Ch 5, sl st in very first ch made

Repeat from * 4 more times.

Fasten off.

Make 10 snowflakes.

Part 4

Notes/Special Stitches:

Bobble stitch is worked as follows: *YO, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, repeat from * 4 more times, YO, pull through all loops

Beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

When making bobble stitches, they can be “poked” to the side you want it on to form its shape.

We will now work on the edging/border of the tree skirt.

Use white yarn and J/6.00mm hook

Attach to the first row of tree skirt and sc across, continue to sc along the side of the tree skirt until you get to the bottom edge.

Bottom edge: 3sc in corner, *bobble st, sl st in next 2 st, repeat from * along the bottom edge of the tree skirt, 3sc in corner

Continue to sc up the side of the tree skirt until you get back to the first row. 

Join to first sc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly

Sew on using tapestry needle and yarn OR hot glue on appliques using Photo 3 as a guide.

Use white yarn and tapestry needle to make french knots (tutorial below) between snowflakes using Photo as a guide.

French Knot Tutorial

Step 1: Knot the end of a piece of yarn and thread needle. Insert needle from the back to the front of your work. 

*Inserting into the middle of a piece of yarn (splitting the yarn) will give you a sturdy knot that won’t pull through.

Step 2: Pull yarn taught close to where it has come through the crochet fabric.

Step 3: Wrap yarn around needle 5 times. *Wrap around more for a bigger french knot.

Step 4: Insert needle back into crochet fabric next to where the yarn came out from the back. 

Pull needle through to the back. 

Knot on the back to secure.