CHAPTER 1 Christmas Tree Skirts
CHRISTMAS AFGHANS AND TREE SKIRTS SECTION 1 Quick n Easy Christmas Tree Skirt QUICK N EASY CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright 2000 Priscilla s Crochet Materials: Any of the following yarns: For a crushed velvet look: 4-5 skeins of Lion Brand Chenille Thick & Quick For a homespun look: 5 skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease "Thick & Quick" For a feminine, boucle look: 4-5 skeins Lion Brand Terry Spun (used in photo) Alternate yarn: 2 or 3 strands of worsted weight yarn held together Crochet hook size N (10 mm) Optional: 6 yds. of 1-1 1/2 ribbon Gauge: Not real important, but work loosely Finished size: About 48 in diameter Pattern note: Sample shown in photo is folded in half. Ch 26. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 3 ch s, 2 sc in the next ch, (sc in each of the next 4 ch s, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (30 sc) Row 2: Sc in each of the first 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in 2
each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (35 sc) Row 3: Sc in each of the first 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (40 sc) Row 4: Sc in each of the first 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (45 sc) Row 5: Sc in each of the first 8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (50 sc) Row 6: Sc in each of the first 9 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 9 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (55 sc) Row 7: Sc in each of the first 10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 10 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (60 sc) Row 8: Sc in each of the first 11 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 11 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (65 sc) Row 9: Sc in each of the first 12 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 12 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (70 sc) Row 10: Sc in each of the first 13 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 13 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (75 sc) Row 11: Sc in each of the first 14 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 14 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (80 sc) Row 12: Sc in each of the first 15 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 15 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (85 sc) Row 13: Sc in each of the first 16 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 16 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (90 sc) Row 14: Sc in each of the first 17 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 17 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (95 sc) Row 15: Sc in each of the first 18 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 18 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (100 sc) 3
Row 16: Sc in each of the first 19 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 19 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (105 sc) Row 17: Sc in each of the first 20 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 20 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (110 sc) Row 18: Sc in each of the first 21 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 21 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (115 sc) Row 19: Sc in each of the first 22 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 22 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (120 sc) Row 20: Sc in each of the first 23 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 23 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (125 sc) Row 21: Sc in each of the first 24 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 24 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (130 sc) Row 22: Sc in each of the first 25 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 25 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (135 sc) Row 23: Sc in each of the first 26 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 26 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (140 sc) Row 24: Sc in each of the first 27 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 27 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (145 sc) Row 25: Sc in each of the first 28 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 28 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (150 sc) Row 26: Sc in each of the first 29 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 29 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (155 sc) Row 27: Sc in each of the first 30 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, (sc in each of the next 30 sc, 2 sc in the next ch) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (160 sc) Edging Row 28: Sc in the first sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, (sc in the next sc, ch 4, sl st in the 4th ch from hook to form loop, sc in the same sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc) 52 times, sc in the last sc; ch 3, turn. (52 loops) Row 29: 5 dc in the first loop, (dc in the next ch 1 sp, 5 dc in the next loop) 51 times, dc in the last sc. Fasten off. weave in ends. 4
Optional finishing: Weave ribbon over the dc s worked in the ch 1 spaces of round 29, and under the loops that have 5 dc worked into them. Fold the ends of the ribbon over and behind the end dc s, tack with washable glue or needle and thread. Add bows as desired. Happy Crocheting! 5