Free Crochet Pattern: Holiday Homespun® Festive Tree Skirt

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Festive Tree Skirt
Lion BrandŽ Holiday Homespun^®
Pattern Number: 90166AD This sparkly tree skirt is a great addition to any Christmas tree.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
About 16 1/2 x 82 1/2 in. (42 x 208.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

791-202 Holiday Homespun Yarn: Wreath Deep, warm green with metallic gold
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 11.98
Note: (A)

791-203 Holiday Homespun Yarn: Mistletoe Medium red and warm green with metallic gold
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
Motif = about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) across. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Beg CL (Beginning Cluster): Ch 3, (yo, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; yo and draw through all loops on hook. CL (cluster): (Yo, insert hook in indicated st or ch and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yo and draw through all loops on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

TREE SKIRT MOTIF (make 20 with A and 9 with B) Ch 4. Join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Beg CL in ring, *ch 3, CL, rep from * 4 more times, ch 3, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 2: (Beg CL, ch 3, CL) in first ch-sp, ch 3 *(CL ch 3, CL) in next ch-sp, ch 3, rep from * 5 more times, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: (Beg CL, ch 3, CL) in first ch-sp, ch 3, CL in next ch-sp, ch 3, *(CL ch 3, CL) in next ch-sp, ch 3, CL in next ch-sp, ch 3, rep from * 4 more times, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off. HALF MOTIF (make 2 with B) Note: Half Motif is worked back and forth in rows. Ch 4. Join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Row 1: Beg CL in ring, *ch 3, 3-dc CL, rep from * once more, ch 3, dc into ring. Row 2: Turn. Beg CL in first ch-sp, ch 3, CL in each of next 2 ch-sps, CL in next sp, ch 3, dc in beg ch of Row 1. Row 3: Turn. Beg CL in first ch-sp, *CL in next ch-sp, (CL ch 3, CL) in next ch-sp, ch 3, rep from * once more, dc in beg ch of Row 2. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc evenly across straight edge of Motif. Fasten off. FINISHING Join 15 A Motifs into a strip by sewing together along adjoining short sides. Rep with 9 B Motifs. Sew a Half Motif to each end of B strip. Note: Piece will curve as Strips are joined together. Sew B strip to A strip. Sew remaining 5 A Motifs into a strip and sew to B strip. Cord Trim Make 5 chs with B and 9 chs with A, each about 14 in. (35.5 cm) long. Thread B chs through ch-sps of Rnd 3 of each A Motif in 5-motif strip. Thread A chs through ch-sps of Rnd 3 of each B Motif. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over

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