Crochet Elegant Lacy Christmas Tree Skirt Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in cream color
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sk: skip
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat

Instructions:

Center Circle:

1. Start with a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (24 dc)

Main Body:

3. Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep from * to * around, join. (36 dc)
4. Ch 3, dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from * to * around, join. (48 dc)
5. Continue increasing in this pattern, adding 12 sts each round by placing 2 dc in every other round’s next increment until the skirt measures approximately 40 inches in diameter.

Lace Edge:

6. Ch 1, sc in same st, *sk 2 sts, 7 dc in next st (shell made), sk 2 sts, sc in next st*, rep from * to * around, join.
7. Sl st into next dc, *ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 5, sl st in sc between shells*, rep from * to * around, join.
8. Ch 3, *3 dc in next loop, ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, dc in next sc*, rep from * to * around, join.
9. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Block the tree skirt to open up the lacework and let it dry completely.