Textured Tree Skirt

"Wrap your holiday tree in the simple elegance of this textured tree skirt. It’s made in Red Heart Holiday yarn, which is soft and puffy with a festive shimmer. Moss stitch gives the main portion of the skirt a subtle texture, which is separated into wedge shapes by lacy corner increases. The ribbon-like border adds a splash of color, finished with a decorative fan and picot edge. This pattern is available in 3 different sizes to fit your space!"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 sc x 15 rows = 4″. Exact gauge is not critical. You can use the first few rows as your gauge swatch – after row 4, your piece should be approximately 8 inches across from corner to corner, including the center hole. The center hole should be about 5″.

Finished SizeInstructions are given for a diameter (point to point) of 36 inches, with changes for 48 and 60 inches in [ ]. For all 3 sizes, the center hole is about 5 inches in diameter, not counting the edging.

Materials List

• Red Heart Holiday Yarn - 4 [6, 8] skeins cream/gold, 1 skein red/red
• Size H/8 (5 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn or Tapestry needle
• 1 stitch marker