Learn How to Crochet a Tree Skirt: Free Pattern

Updated September 27, 2023

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Learn how to crochet a tree skirt and add a hint of fluffy white snow to the the base of Christmas tree with my free pattern and video tutorial. Inspired by the yarn, the gorgeous Sirdar Alpine Luxe Fur effect yarn, the Alpine Treee skirt was born! I knew I had to make a tree skirt with it. I mean, who doesn’t need a Crochet Tree skirt in their lives made from the softest yarn!

crochet tree skirt made from cream fluffy yarn shown around the base of a Christmas tree — Alpine Tree Skirt

THE YARN

two balls of sirdar alpine yarn in cream lay on beige carpet with a hand holding a wooden crochet hook to the left of the image.

I hadn’t worked with yarn like this before and it did have it’s challenges at first. I tried out a few different stitches to see what would work best for this project and I and very happy with the result. You will see that in the video tutorial that accompanies this project, I have chosen NOT to use this yarn to demonstrate with, simply because you wouldn’t be able to see what I was doing. This yarn will require you to hone in on your fingertips to feel your way through the project….but don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as it sounds and I’ll talk you through what you are feeling for in the video tutorial as the base of this post.

ADDENDUM – PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE VIDEO TUTORIAL AT POINTS 11:44, 12:00, 12:30 AND 12:44 I SAY THAT YOU DO DOUBLE CROCHET, THIS SHOULD SAY TREBLE CROCHET (THERE ARE NO DOUBLE CROCHET STITCHES IN THIS TUTORIAL) PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES FOR THIS ERROR

a graphic advertising a PDF showing a crochet tree skirt ade in cream fluffy yarn shown at the base of a Christmas tree with a reindeer teddy sitting on it.

Alpine Tree Skirt PDF Pattern

You can purchase a low cost ad free, printable copy of this pattern HERE. Not only does it mean you get your own copy of the pattern to print, you also support a small business and help me to keep making free patterns!

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materials and tools

Yarn: Sirdar Alpine Luxe fur effect yarn (100% Polyester) 33m (36yds), 50g (1.8oz) in Polar. Small (8 balls approx), Medium (12 balls approx), Large (17 balls approx)
Hook: 10mm
Scissors
Darning Needle

PATTERN notes

Written in UK terms.
The assisting video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

GAUGE

After the first 3 rows depth = 4 inches

sizing: approximate measurements

Small: 36 inches across
Medium: 44 inches across
Large: 52 inches across

terms AND ABBREVIATIONS

Stitch(s): st(s)
Yarn Over: (yo)
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

alpine tree skirt PATTERN

a flat lay image of a crochet tree skirt made from cream fluffy yarn lay on a beige carpet with the ball of yarn still attached and a wooden crochet hook. — Alpine Tree Skirt

main skirt: all sizes

round 1-7

Chain 30 plus 2.
Round 1: Tr in 3rd ch from hook (ch-2 counts at st here and throughout), * tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. tr in last 2 sts. [40 tr]
Round 2: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 3 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [48 tr]
Round 3: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 3 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 4 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [60 tr]
Round 4: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 4 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 5 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [70 tr]
Round 5: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 5 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 6 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [80 tr]
Round 6: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 6 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 7 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [90 tr]
Round 7: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 7 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 8 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [100 tr]

round 8 – 14

Round 8: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 8 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 9 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [110 tr]
Round 9: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 9 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 10 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [120 tr]
Round 10: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 10 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 11 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [130 tr]
Round 11: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 11 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 12 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [140 tr]
Round 12: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 12 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 13 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [150 tr]
Round 13: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 13 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 14 sts, 2tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [160 tr]
Round 14: Ch 2, turn. Tr in next 14 sts, 2 tr in next st, * tr in next 15 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * 9 times. [170 tr]
Fasten off the yarn and weave in ends.

image of a crochet shawl wrapped around a mannequin in front of a cream backdrop — Romany Shawl by Bella Coco Crochet

Need to make it bigger? You can find the Medium and Large instructions in the PDF pattern.

attachments

These are to be used to secure the tree skirt in place.

Cut 48 inches of yarn from the ball and fold in half in order to work with 2 strands. Pull folded end of yarn through the first stitch of row 1. Ch 10 using both strands of yarn and weave in ends.

Repeat on the other side.

You will then do this evenly across the tree skirt opening 3-6 more times (depending on personal preference) with the final attachments in your last row.

assisting tutorials

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christmas crochet patterns

Now you have a beautiful crochet tree skirt why not make some handmade decorations to add to your tree this year! These patterns also make great gifts or you add them to your Christmas wrapping or gift bags for that extra handmade touch. Why not try the crochet Christmas tree, mini wreath, snowflake or mini stocking patterns.

Crochet Christmas Tree made in cream yarn lay flat on a wrapped present with foliage and berries. — Crochet Christmas Tree

crochet mini wreath hung from a white branch with fairy lights in the background. the mini wreath is made in pale green yarn with a cream bow. — Crochet Christmas Tree

I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
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