Cabin in the Woods Christmas Tree Skirt CAL

I am so excited to finally show you the new Cabin In The Woods Christmas tree skirt pattern!!!  I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to place this under our tree this year.  Every year, when the stores start putting out their holiday decorations, I look at the tree skirts and think of how blessed I am that I'm able to crochet my own heirloom treasure and enjoy my work as part of our holiday traditions.  

My goal in designing so many tree skirts is to allow you to have something that you can make as an heirloom for your family too! 
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This Cabin In The Woods Christmas tree skirt is FULL of beautiful texture, easy to customize to your desired size (up to 52" diameter) and a fun way to add your own holiday colors instead of relying on the box stores to decorate for you.

If you're up for an adventure, continue below for the details of the CAL I will be hosting beginning October 2nd

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I hear it all the time...
"Larger projects are so intimidating"
"I don't have time to sit and crochet something that large"
"I'm not sure I can make something like that"

Let me put my trust in you!  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!  And we'll do it together.  I am here for YOU!!!
And,  we'll take this project at a pace that should be maneagable for most everyone.

Beginning October 2nd, I will post 1 section of the Cabin In The Woods Christmas tree skirt pattern each week over 9 weeks.  We'll end right around Thanksgiving for those who like to have their Christmas trees up at that time.  
Each section will have the written pattern & full video tutorial right here on my blog. 
​THIS post will be the MAIN post and will include quick links to each section below to make it easy for you to find your spot.   

Here's what you'll need to get started:

Materials: 2154 yards Premier Basix, Vanna's Choice or similar 4ww yarn  
       Stitch markers
Hook: Size J/10-5.75mm                                                                            
Gauge: 14 hdc & 13 rows = 4”                                   
Finished Size: up to 52” diameter                                                                 
Skill Level: Intermediate                                                                                                                                       
US Crochet Terms
Stitch Abbreviations: 
       st(s) – stitch(es)         
       ch – chain 
       sl st – slip stitch 
       yo - yarn over
       sc - single crochet
       hdc – half double crochet
       dc – double crochet
       tr - treble crochet
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Special Stitches:
**If you are not familiar with some of these special stitches, Please don't worry!!!  I will show you in the video tutorials how to work each stitch step by step**

HDC Foundation Chain:  
Photo & Video Tutorials: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial
**See note below for information on using a basic chain**
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Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)2x 

Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)2x
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Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr): Yo twice, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)3x

Front Post Treble Half Double Crochet Together (FPtrHdcTog): Yo twice, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]2x, 2 loops remain on hook, yo, insert hook in next available st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook
​Bobble St: [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook]4x, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook


Notes: 

1. Instructions with *to* are to be worked once and then repeated the number of times indicated
   
2. Instructions with [..] are only worked the number of times indicated to the right of the bracket 
   
3. When working the rows with FPtr’s to form Arrows, you will work in the top of every stitch of the current row unless otherwise noted.  You may want to place a stitch marker in the top of the end post stitches to make sure they are used in following rows
   
4. Odd rows are Right side facing
   
5. If you prefer to work a basic chain, chain 48, turn and hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across for a total of 46 hdc for row 1
   

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3   Oct 16

Section 4   Oct 23

Section 5   Oct 30

Section 6   Nov 6

Section 7   Nov 13

Section 8   Nov 20

Section 9   Nov 27