Crochet Pattern, Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt
Add a little textured peppermint twist around your Christmas tree this year with the Textured Ribbon Candy tree skirt! This beautiful tree skirt can be made in 2 basic colors or work in sections of a variety of colors for a bright and cheery addition to your holiday decor.
Materials:
10 Stitch Markers or safety pins
Any 4ww yarn such as Big Twist or Red Heart Super Saver
1340 yards Color A (main color) (Saphire)
1300 yards Color B (White)
For a solid white skirt with red stripes only, you'll need 890 yards red & 1750 yards white
Hook: Size K / 10 ½ - 6.50mm
Gauge: 13 dc & 7 rows = 4” and check points given throughout
To measure the diameter, lay skirt evenly on floor and measure from edge to edge
Finished Size: 50” diameter
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Abbreviations:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Special Stitches:
HDC Foundation Chain:
Video Tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial
Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html
Brick Stitch (Br St): (sc, ch 1, 3 dc) in/around indicated stitch
Front Post Single Crochet (FPsc): Insert hook around indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook
Textured Ribbon Candy Christmas Tree Skirt
Notes:
- This tree skirt is worked with 2 colors in the same direction. Each row of instructions will work color A & color B with the exception of the increase rows
- For color results like the red & white skirt, you’ll work all rows labeled “Stripe” in red and all other row instructions in white