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Solstice Tree Skirt, FREE Crochet Pattern

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The holidays are finally here. Add some mini-marshmallows to my hot cocoa, crank up the Temptations Christmas album, and bring the decorations out of storage. The Lipsey’s are getting festive! The first item on the list – the Solstice Tree Skirt, a new FREE crochet pattern!

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Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Solstice Tree Skirt.

Find a printer-friendly PDF version of the Solstice Tree Skirt in my Ravelry shop and on TLYarnCrafts.com. PDF version includes a full-color, beautifully pattern with row-by-row instructions.

Get the all-in-one kit for the Solstice Tree Skirt from Lion Brand! Kit includes all the yarn you need to make the original design and a printed copy of the pattern. Click here for more details on the Solstice Afghan kit.

FAUX FUR EVERYTHING

After designing the Mika Vest, I was totally hooked on crocheting with faux fur. There’s just something about the softness and instant gratification of the chunky yarn that really gets me. Plus, I’m filled up with holiday cheer and faux fur makes me think of getting cozy on Christmas Eve.

I decided to pair Lion Brand’s Go for Faux with Wool-Ease Thick and Quick, another trusted super-bulky (category 6) yarn. I wanted to give the Solstice Tree Skirt another layer of contrast without removing the glam of the faux fur. Wool-Ease Thick & Quick pairs beautifully with Go For Faux, giving the whole project a modern and bold aesthetic.

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Free Crochet Tree Skirt Pattern | Solstice Tree Skirt - Make this fun and festive crochet tree skirt using this FREE pattern from TLYCBlog.com. Use super bulky chunky wool yarn with faux fur for a glam look. This easy pattern works up in just a few rows using the easy to read row by row instructions. Make your Christmas tree shine with the Solstice Tree Skirt, a free crochet pattern. | TLYCBlog.com

MARIAH MADE ME DO IT

Every year, I change up the decor of my Christmas tree. Sometimes we do a playful tree with bright colors and twinkling lights. Sometimes we keep things traditional with a lot of glitter, reds, and greens.

While scanning the aisles of my local craft store for decorating inspiration, my favorite Christmas song came on: Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You. When I think of Mariah at Christmas, I think full-on glam – lots of gold, glitter, fur, and coziness. That was my inspiration for the Solstice Tree Skirt. I set out to make something fabulous and festive to dress up my tree this year.

Free Crochet Tree Skirt Pattern | Solstice Tree Skirt - Make this fun and festive crochet tree skirt using this FREE pattern from TLYCBlog.com. Use super bulky chunky wool yarn with faux fur for a glam look. This easy pattern works up in just a few rows using the easy to read row by row instructions. Make your Christmas tree shine with the Solstice Tree Skirt, a free crochet pattern. | TLYCBlog.com

THE PATTERN

The Solstice Tree Skirt is a crocheted from the center-out in turned rounds, resulting in a pentagon shape. Rows of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick alternate between simple double crochet stitches and textured bobble stitches. Lion Brand Go For Faux is added as the trim, elevating this simple pattern to a luxurious level.

Pick up your copy of the Solstice Tree Skirt from my website or from Ravelry.

Treat yourself to the all-in-one Solstice Tree Skirt kit from Lion Brand, which includes all the yarn you need for this project, plus a printed copy of the pattern. Choose from 4 different color combos to personalize your tree skirt! Shop the kit now!

Free Crochet Tree Skirt Pattern | Solstice Tree Skirt - Make this fun and festive crochet tree skirt using this FREE pattern from TLYCBlog.com. Use super bulky chunky wool yarn with faux fur for a glam look. This easy pattern works up in just a few rows using the easy to read row by row instructions. Make your Christmas tree shine with the Solstice Tree Skirt, a free crochet pattern. | TLYCBlog.com

Are you ready to make your own Solstice Tree Skirt? Let’s get started!

MATERIALS:

-(A) 5 balls Lion-Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in the color Fisherman

-(B) 5 Balls Lion Brand Go For Faux in the color Pomeranian

-11.5mm crochet hook

-Tapestry needle

-Scissors

FINISHED SIZE:

52″ across from one point to the center of its opposite side

ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL STITCHES:

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations as outlined by the Craft Yarn Council here. The following abbreviations are used in addition to standard abbreviations:

  • Bo (bobble): [yo, pull up a loop in the indicated stitch, yo, pull through 2 loops] 4 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook. Tighten loop on hook after the last step.
  • Fdndc (foundation double crochet). Find a video tutorial here.

NOTE:

  • Beginning ch-2 counts as dc throughout pattern.
Free Crochet Tree Skirt Pattern | Solstice Tree Skirt - Make this fun and festive crochet tree skirt using this FREE pattern from TLYCBlog.com. Use super bulky chunky wool yarn with faux fur for a glam look. This easy pattern works up in just a few rows using the easy to read row by row instructions. Make your Christmas tree shine with the Solstice Tree Skirt, a free crochet pattern. | TLYCBlog.com

PATTERN

ROW 1: With A, fdndc 5, ch 1, (fdndc 9, ch 1) 4 times, fdndc 4, turn.

ROW 2: Ch 2, [dc in each st to next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-1 sp] 5 times, dc in each st to end, turn.

ROW 3: Ch 2, [dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp] 5 times, dc in each st to end, placing last dc in 2nd ch of tch here and throughout pattern, turn.

ROW 4: Repeat Row 3.

ROW 5: Working in the front loops only, ch 1, sc in each of the next 3 sts, bo in next st, sc 2, bo in the next st, sc in next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp, [sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 4 times, bo in next st, sc In next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp] 4 times, sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, turn.

ROW 6: Working in the back loops only, repeat Row 3.

ROWS 7-10: Repeat Row 3.

ROW 11: Working in the front loops only, ch 1, sc in each of the next 4 sts, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 2 times, bo in next st, sc in next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp, [sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 6 times, bo in next st, sc in next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp] 4 times, sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 2 times, turn.

ROW 12: Working in the back loops only, repeat Row 3.

Free Crochet Tree Skirt Pattern | Solstice Tree Skirt - Make this fun and festive crochet tree skirt using this FREE pattern from TLYCBlog.com. Use super bulky chunky wool yarn with faux fur for a glam look. This easy pattern works up in just a few rows using the easy to read row by row instructions. Make your Christmas tree shine with the Solstice Tree Skirt, a free crochet pattern. | TLYCBlog.com

ROWS 13-14: Repeat Row 3.

ROW 15: Working in the front loops only, ch 1, sc in each of the next 4 sts, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 3 times, bo in next st, sc in next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp, [sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 8 times, bo in next st, sc in next st, (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) in ch-2 sp] 4 times, sc in next st, (bo in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 4 times, turn.

ROW 16: Working in the back loops only, repeat Row 3. Change to B on the last st.

ROWS 17-21: Repeat Row 3 with B. Fasten off at the end of Row 21.

FINISHING

Weave in all loose ends.

Making the Ties: With the remainder of A, cut six 24-inch strands. Holding 2 strands together, fold them in half and make a knot around the first stitch of Row 1. Twist two of the strands to make a tassel and knot them at the bottom.

Do the same for the other two strands. Repeat these steps, making tassels on Row 7 and Row 13. Use these twisted tassels to tie the tree skirt around the base of the tree, looping the tassel through the last stitch of the row and tying the tassel into a bow.

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Prefer a printable copy of this pattern? Get the PDF version for only $5 from TLYarnCrafts.com! Or pick up the kit from LionBrand.com, which comes with a printed version of the pattern.

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Comments

  1. AvatarArlene Sandorff says

    I BOUGHT THE SOLSTICE SKIRT PATTERN ,BUT i’M STOPPED AT THE START. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A FOUNDATION DOUBLE CROCHET IS. HELP!!! THANKS, Arlene

  2. AvatarSarah says

    Hey, I just bought the pattern and was chugging along and realized my bobbles didn’t show the lines above and below. Theses are the back loop only stitches. If you are looking at the previous row and doing bl only stitch, is it the one closest to you ir farthest? Thanks

  3. AvatarSara Jeanne Burke says

    Toni, your cat looks absolutely perfect on the tree skirt…what a handsome boy or beautiful girl.
    Love all your techniques and patterns!

  4. AvatarFaith says

    Hey Toni! I don´t know if it´s just my overthinking brain or what but… In row three when you say to place the last dc in the tch is this supposed to act like an increase? I just feel like my bo´s and chain spaces aren´t lining up properly in the next row. I know it´s me but i figured i´d ask. (i´m sorry!) Thanks for your time!

    • Toni L.Toni L. says

      Hi darling – the only increases are at the chain spaces. Since your starting chain-2 acts as the first double crochet, we always place the last stitch in the top of the turning chain (a.k.a. in the 2nd chain of the starting chain-2). This is NOT an increase. Hope that helps 🙂

  5. AvatarNanci says

    I love this pattern, Toni, and thanks for providing a free version. I am making a small version in fingering weight yarn for my mini Christmas tree. It would be very helpful to provide stitch counts. I am an obsessive counter of stitches. You boy Peanut butter is beautiful. I have two ginger brothers who are the loves of my life.

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