Christmas
Glitter Tree Skirt
Courtesy
of Caron International
Crochet
a quick & charming tree skirt with festive holiday yarns in traditional
colors!
Materials
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Victorian Christmas Gold or Christmas Glitter, 14 oz. Red (Color A), 12
oz white (Color B), 11 oz. Green (Color C)
"Size H Crochet Hook"
Finished size: Approximately 48" diameter,
including fringe
Directions
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With size H hook and color A, ch 29.
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Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each ch
across (28 sc), ch 3, turn.
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Row 2: Work 1 puff st in the 2nd sc, (yo, draw
up a lp, 4 times, yo, draw thru 9 loops, ch 1 to close), *sk 1 sc, (1
puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st) in the next sc, sk 1 sc, 1 puff st in the next
sc, rep from * 5 times more, sk 1 sc, dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn.
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Row 3: 1 puff st in the space between the dc
and first puff st of previous row, * 1 puff st between ea of the puff
sts to the ch 1 sp of double puff sts, (1 puff st, ch 1, 1 puff st) in
ch 1 sp, repeat from * 5 times, 1 puff st between ea puff st to end, dc
between last puff st and turning ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat Row 3 for
pattern.
NOTE: You have 19 puff sts in row 2 and ea row increases by 6.
Work 13 rows more with color A. Work 4 rows with color B, 6 rows with
Color C, 4 rows Color B, 2 rows Color A. Fasten off. Weave in yarn ends.
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Fringe: Holding 4 strands tog cut in 9"
lengths. Attach 1 group in ea ch 1 sp and between puff sts all around.
Trim any uneven strands. In first sp use 2 strands Color C and 1 ea of
Color B and Color A. In second sp, use 2 strands Color B and 1 ea of
Color B and Color A. In third sp use 2 strands Color A and 1 ea Color C
and Color B. Rep around skirt.
Skill level: Some crochet experience needed.
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