Carousel Mini Christmas Tree Skirt
designed by Kim Guzman © Dec. 2016
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Technique: Regular Crochet
Notes
This tree skirt (and all the ornaments in the set) are for a small two-foot tabletop tree. The skirt measures only 12″ across.
Materials
- Nazli Gelin Garden Metallic Size 10 Thread (shown in mint and magenta)
- Size 7 thread hook
Crochet Pattern Instructions
First Wedge
Row 1: With A, ch 66, sk first ch, *sc in next ch, ch 3, sk 3 ch, rep from * to last ch, sc in last ch, turn: 16 ch-3 sps.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, rep from * to last ch-3 sp, turn, leaving rem sts unworked: 15 ch-3 sps.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk sc and next ch-3 sp, *sc in next sc, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, rep from * to last sc, sc in last sc, turn: 14 ch-3 sps.
Rows 4-15: Rep rows 2-3. On final row, 2 ch-3 sps.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, turn, leaving rem sts unworked: 1 ch-3 sp.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.
Note: The next row will close up all the short rows previously worked. You will work all the way back to the beginning, stepping down like stair steps.
Row 18:: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk sc, sc in side of next sc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, rep from * to last 2 sc before last ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk sc, sc in side of next sc, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, change to B on last sc, turn: 16 ch-3 sps.
Note: When changing colors, drop the old color and begin working with the new color without cutting off. Cutting off is unnecessary until the Wedges are complete.
Next Wedge
Row 19: Now with B, ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, rep from * across, turn: 16 ch-3 sps.
Rows 20-36: Rep rows 2-18, changing to A on last sc.
Repeat Wedges until desired number has been created and fasten off. 20 Wedges will make a flat disc. If you want it to sit up higher and drape down, you won’t need as many Wedges.
Finishing
Weave in ends securely.
If you are looking for my pattern for the Mini Angel Ornaments, click HERE.
If you are looking for my pattern for the Mini Christmas Tree Garland, click HERE.
If you are looking for my pattern for the Mini Icicle Tree Ornaments, click HERE.