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Quick ‘n Easy Christmas Tree Skirt
by Priscilla Hewitt ©2000
June, 2000 "Crochet Along" Project
This tree skirt coordinates with the
Quick 'n Easy Christmas Stocking
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
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 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)
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.
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.