[ I have updated this pattern! It took a total demolition and renovation, but the updated version is better and easier to work up. If you are popping over from Pinterest, this is why this finished tree skirt looks different from the one you clicked on]
Add some rustic flair to your Christmas tree with this crochet plaid tree skirt! This pattern is worked using chunky yarn, so it perfect weekend project. If you haven’t tried it yet, give the crochet plaid technique a try!
BACK IN 2017…
This crochet plaid tree skirt pattern was originally released for Plaid Week 2017.
It took some time to work out how to do it; how do you make a circle out of little squares?
My brain must have been working in the background because the idea of making the tree skirt into an octagon shape came to me randomly.
I worked hard to make it work, and it took a long time (there were tears!), and I released what I thought was a decent pattern.
WHY I UPDATED THIS PATTERN
I didn’t include enough details, the finished shape was octagon-adjacent but wasn’t quite there, and the 3-dc squares forced the maker to carry all yarns through all the rows.
It was time to give this crochet tree skirt a facelift.
Actually, what this pattern needed was a complete demolition and renovation.
It took way longer than I hoped, but once I realize that geometry was the key to the proper shape, it came together.
(I died a little inside knowing my high school math teacher was right all along!)
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ABOUT THIS CROCHET TREE SKIRT
This pattern is worked in chunky yarn, so it actually works up fairly quickly. This new version also has 2 rows to each block, so you won’t need to carry an extra strand of yarn through each row.
To get the shape, you will work increases through then first 1/3 of your projects and decreases across the last 1/3. Don’t be intimidated, you can do it!
NEW TO PLAID?
BUFFALO PLAID TREE SKIRT
What you need:
– Lion Brand Respun Thick and Quick
– 10mm Hook
Finished Size: Approx. 35″ x 35″
Ready to get started? Grab the PDF from my shops!
BUFFALO PLAID TREE SKIRT- CROCHET PATTERN
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Much better, don’t you think?
I was considering purchasing this pattern until I read the note, which states
“you will need to make decreases (and increases) that keep the Plaid color scheme intact. The pattern does not indicated the color changes, so you will need to pay attention to your project and change colors as needed.”
I would possibly expect this on a free pattern but not a paid one. I’ll need to contemplate this some more prior to purchase. I do appreciate being informed of this prior to purchase.
This pattern does include color changes in the paid version, I will get that updated, thanks for bring this to my attention.
I am really confused at the part where you chain up 11. Are you suppose to chain up with black? Do you carry the other 2 yarns in the chain up? When I follow what it says it doesn’t match up to the plaid pattern.
Yes, ch with black. Then switch to wine when you work back across the chain for the first 3 sts.
Is it possible to make this for a mini (3foot) tree? Would worsted and a smaller hook achieve it?
It would definitely make it stronger! I can’t say what size it would be for sure.