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Crochet Chunky Christmas Tree Skirt

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, which is also my most favorite time of the year. I love the lights, the decorations and the whole spirit of the Christmas season.

As i'm sure most of you do, in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving I was planning on how I wanted to decorate my tree. I knew I wanted to make my own tree skirt this year and I had an idea in my head of how I wanted it to look. But no matter how many times I searched I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I decided to try to come up with my own.


I am definitely not an expert when it comes to creating/writing a crochet pattern but I was pretty impressed with how this tree skirt came out, so I decided to write it out the best I could so I could share it with all of you!

Crochet Chunky Tree Skirt:

Materials:
Wool - Ease Thick & Quick (I used 4 skeins but depending on how big your skirt needs to be will determine the amount of yarn)
N-15/10.00MM Hook
Buttons (I used three 2 inch, but it's completely up to you)

Notes:
- this pattern is going to make a knitted/ribbed look, you will be working in the "third" loop created by a half double crochet, you will also be working the the front loop of the half double crochet
- this pattern is started by making a magic circle, the only difference is you will NOT be joining the first and last hdc, instead you will be turning your work and chaining one..doing this at the end of each of your rows will create a slit opening in the tree skirt

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
flo - front loop only
st - stitch
sc - single crochet 

Pattern:
Start with a magic circle, ch 1 and 10 hdc into the circle, do not join but do tighten the circle

Row 2: turn, ch 1, 2 hdc in the third loop of every stitch, do not join

Row 3: turn, ch 1, working in the flo - 2 hdc in the first stitch, *1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch* continue repeating from * to * until end of row, do not join

Row 4: turn, ch 1, working in the third loop - 2 hdc in the first loop, *1 hdc in the next two stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch* continue repeating from * to * until end of row, do not join

Row 5: turn, ch 1, working in the flo - 2 hdc in the first stitch, * 1 hdc in the next three stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch* continue repeating from * to * until end of row, do not join

Rows 6 - End: I'm sure you can see the pattern going on, so for the rest of the rows you'll be alternating between working in the third loop and the front loop only, doing 2 hdc in the first stitch, then 1 hdc in the next four(then five, six, seven, ect) stitches, then 2 hdc in the next and keep repeating until the end of the row. Just keeps working these rows over and over until the tree skirt is your desired size

Once your tree skirt is your desired size, add one more row with 1 hdc in every stitch either working in the third loop or the front loop, depending on what one you are on.

Optional: adding a row of sc in every stitch around in the third loop or the front loop, just to give the tree skirt a little boarder

Fasten off and weave your ends, now add your buttons and your chunky Christmas tree skirt will be complete!


Merry Christmas!
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