I am usually not one to rush into the holidays … I love to linger in Autumn as long as possible, with its crisp and colorful days and the bounty of Thanksgiving. But I wanted to give you plenty of time to work up this pretty crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern. This has been my labor of love in recent weeks, and it was so worth every stitch!
Since this pattern has a bunch of parts to write up, I have broken the pattern down into three separate posts, kind of like a crochet along. But if you would prefer the complete pattern all in one download, I also have it available here as a convenient ad free pdf.
Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- red and white worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 710 yds each, I used less than one skein each of Bernat Handicrafter in White and Country Red)
- US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
- scissors and a tapestry needle
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful when following this free pattern: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
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Complete pattern is also available as a convenient, ad-free PDF download here.
Finished grannies measure approximately 10¼ in. × 10¼ in. each. Finished tree skirt measures approximately 46 in. from each point to the opposite point.
Granny Squares (make 6)
With white yarn, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring method, you can ch 4 and join in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring.)
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, *3 dc in ring, ch 3, repeat from *twice more, join in top of beg ch, drop white — 12 sts.
Round 2: Join red in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, ch 2 *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, rep from * twice more, join in top of beg ch, drop red — 24 sts.
Round 3: Join white yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch, drop white — 36 sts.
Round 4: Join red yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch, drop red — 48 sts.
Round 5: Join white yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch, drop white — 60 sts.
Round 6: Join red yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch, drop red — 72 sts.
Round 7: Join white yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch, drop white — 84 sts.
Round 8: Join red yarn in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same ch-3 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, join in top of beg ch — 96 sts.
Round 9: Continuing with red yarn, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same st as join and next 2 sts, *work 3 sc in corner ch-3 sp, work 1 sc in each st and in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, rep from * around, join and fasten off — 136 sts.
Repeat for a total of 6 granny squares. Join squares through the center single crochet of corners as shown below (joins are indicated in red). You can either use the join as you go (JAYGO) method or just use a tapestry needle and red thread to stitch them together. Weave in ends.
Have fun!
so confused. i don’t understand where it says rows left unworked. Do i crochet the star through 5 squares and leave the 6th one unworked. Please clarify
Hi Martha 🙂 I’m not sure to which part of the pattern you are referring. Can you please provide a little more information and I will do my best to answer.
when you finish row 9 you have 136 stitches, 34 per side. When you join white yarn for star, instructions say sc in 32 stitches and 3sc in corner stitch. Even with deducting for the corner stitch for 3 sc, it still leaves 33 stitches, not 32 – what do you do with the extra stitch?
Hi Muriel 🙂 When you join the white yarn you are doing so in the last sc of the corner sts (and not counting that as a stitch). Then you single crochet across the next 32 sts. This is 31 sts from along the edge + the 1st sc of the corner 3-sc grouping from Round 9. Hope that helps 🙂
Thinking of making the granny squares with red and green and the other parts in the white and red combination. Thanks for the pattern!!
I made it!!!! sooooo great and easy pattern!!! Thank you so much. My first tree in my new home….lovely!!!Merry Christmas to all!!!!
Hi, I’m fairly new to crochet, and for some reason I always have trouble with my tension when making granny square, could you please tell me the size each square should be so that I can check as I go? Thanks.
Hi Samantha 🙂 My granny squares ended up being approx 10 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. I wouldn’t worry too much about gauge though because most likely your gauge will be the same for the rest of the skirt too. Also, granny squares are pretty forgiving 🙂
Is the worsted weight cotton yarn you used thinner or thicker or the same as worsted weight acrylic yarn (such as Red Heart super saver)?
This is stunning!!
Do you plan on doing a tutorial video for it? Or have one done?
I can’t follow a pattern and make it come out right to save my soul LOL I’m a visual learner 🙂
Question? Row 9 says to sc in each stitch around and in each ch-1 sp along the edge but rows 2-8 it call for ch-2 sp? Could you please clarify since it looks like a miscalculated amount of stitches may mess up the star. Thanks!
Row 8 doesn’t use the ch-2 spaces like the previous rounds, instead it calls for ch-1 spaces. Therefore, Row 9 works 1 sc in each of the ch-1 spaces. Make sense?
Hi!! Could you tell me the dimensions of the finished skirt!! I want to make sure it will be big enough!! 🙂 thanks!!
Yes I would like to know how big it is also. Thanks in advance
It measures 46 in. from each point to the opposite point.
Question, is this a completely joined star? Or is there a slit in it somewhere?
Yes, there is a slit to get it around the tree 🙂
I was thinking i’d have to put it around the tree base before i put the tree in, and I was like, that’s cool, but I don’t plan that far in advance 🙂
Good picture, hiding the slit 🙂