SmoothFox's Christmas Tree Skirt - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Christmas Tree Skirt

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2009 version 2.0

Hobby Lobby - I Love This Yarn! 4 ply Worsted Weight
Color A – Cranberry – 1 skein, 7oz, 364 yards
Color B – White - 2 skeins, 7oz, 364 yards
Color C – Forest - 1 skein, 7oz, 364 yards

Hook Size I 5.50 MM
Stitch Marker – One

Approximate size- 45” across point to point

SPECIAL STITCHES:
SDC - Standing Double Crochet: Place a slip knot on hook, YO, insert hook into designated stitch or space and pull up a loop, (YO, pull through two loops) two times.

V-Stitch: (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated ch sp or between 2 stitches indicated.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated ch sp.

Double Crochet: DC
Back Loop: BL
Slip Stitch: SL ST

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My Blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
My Email: SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
My knit and crochet merchandise: http://www.zazzle.com/smoothfox*

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SmoothFox Christmas Tree Skirt  Printable version link

INSTRUCTIONS:

(Note- first three chains of each ch-5 are considered a ch-3 sp to be used in Row 2.  Also note that there is no long beginning chain to start the project. It starts with the first ch-5 and keeps adding length with each ch-5)

Row  1:  Using color A, *[ch 5, dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in 5th ch from hook] 12 times. Mark any st as right side.  Finish off.   (24 dc, 12 ch-3 sps)

Row  2:  RS - Join color B with a SDC see special stitches in 2^nd ch of first ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch, shell see special stitches in the 2^nd ch of each of the next 11 ch-3 sps.  Turn (48 dc)

Row  3:  WS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, [sk 2 sts, dc in next st, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn (72 dc)

Row  4:  RS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next st, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Finish Off. (96 dc)

NOTE: When you encounter the ch-2 sp, work as normal. Don’t work in BL of the ch-2 sp.

Row  5:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color C with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 2 sts, V-st see special stitches in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 3 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (96 dc)

Row  6:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color A with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 2 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 3 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (120 dc)

NOTE: In this and all Rows you wish to change yarn colors, always start fresh color on RS, skip 1st st and join new color with a SDC stitch in the BL of the next st. Work remaining stitches of the first row of a new color in the BL only.

Row  7:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color C with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 3 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 4 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 4 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 4 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (144 dc)

Row  8:  RS - Sk 1^st st, join color B with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 4 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 5 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 5 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 5 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn (144 dc)

Row  9:  WS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts] 11  times, sk last st. Turn  (168 dc)

Row  10:  RS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn  (192 dc)

Row  11:  WS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Turn (192 dc)

Row  12:  RS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Finish Off.  (216 dc)

Pattern has been established. In all rows you wish to change yarn colors, always start fresh color on RS, skip 1st st and join new color with a SDC stitch in the BL of the next st. Work remaining stitches of the first row of a new color in the BL only. When you encounter the ch-2 sp, work as normal. Don’t work in BL of the ch-2 sp. You should be able to work the afghan using the following information now. The number of DC will increase on each row as you work stitches in the ch-2 spaces.

Row 13: RS Cranberry - Use BL and Shell
Row 14: RS Forest - Use BL and V-St
Row 15: RS Cranberry - Use BL and Shell
Row 16: RS White - Use BL and Shell
Row 17: WS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 18: RS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 19: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 20: RS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 21: RS Forest - Use BL and Shell
Row 22: WS Forest - Use both loops and Shell
Row 23: RS Forest - Use both loops and V-St
Row 24: RS White - Use BL and Shell
Row 25: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 26: RS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 27: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 28: RS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 29: RS Cranberry - Use BL and V-St
Row 30: WS Cranberry - Use both loops and Shell
Row 31: RS Cranberry - Use both loops and Shell

If you’d like, you can make a chain, any length you’d like, using any color yarn and weave in and out of the gaps in round one and use this as a tie.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. Please do not give it away, make copies or items for sale with this pattern. You may make items as gifts and for charity though.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and only with my express permission may you post pictures of items made from my pattern on a website. If you post items you make using this pattern on your blog or website, there must be a link back to my ETSY store where the pattern is sold and my name listed as the designer. 

Testers Found - Fox's Christmas Tree Skirt

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - Barbara, Shirley, Diana D., Molly, Mary Beth, Tara, Vanessa, Joan, Denise

Can you believe that Christmas is fast approaching? It sneaks up on me every single year. This year I decided I wanted to make a Christmas Tree Skirt for my sister Kathy in Texas. Figured I might as well write up the pattern. It's going to be a free one on the blog and I want to make sure there are no errors. I'll send out the pattern tomorrow night after to work to the first 5 or 6 people who want to test the pattern.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! You can make the skirt as large as you want. Everyone has their own preference for size of Christmas trees.

1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber. Not a follower yet? Sign up. Let me know your follower name.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Sunday October 18th.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished skirt attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Peace Sign Charity Square 12x12

UPDATE:  THE PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF A WONDERFUL CHARITY TO MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO.  THE CHARITY IS ONLINE ANGELS.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to show you the squares I've received so far. As a reminder, all squares received will be used for charity blankets. Remember, this is a CHARITY pattern. Just promise to make one square to be sent for charity blankets.


Donna

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you crochet this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-peace-sign-12-x-12

Sandra - Gold and Baby Blue

Jessica - Baby Pink


Barbara - Bright Blue and Salmon



Karen - Raspberry, Rose and Green

Testers Found - Fox's A Christmas Granny 6"

UPDATE: TESTERS SO FAR - Molly, Carol, Mary Beth, Tara, Jessica, Melanie, Luana, Joan & Maggie

I took a break from watching golf and tennis today to finish writing up this pattern I had created a month ago. If you would like to be a tester, feel free to follow the instructions below.

1. Must be a follower.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.
3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.
4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna

SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Christine D's Peace Out Afghan for Renee

UPDATE: I had requests to know what the yarns were. Yarns used were: Redheart kids Cruise Blue. Red Heart Kids Bikini and Red Heart Super Saver Black. Thanks for that info Christine!

About a month or so ago, I received the letter below from Christine D. aka Wyldbutterfly. She had just purchased the Peace Out pattern. Above is a picture of her completed afghan she sent me today. You did a great job Christine. It's groovy!

I just wanted to thank you for creating this pattern. I've been looking all over the stores for a peace sign pattern and couldn't find any. I decided to come home and check on line and came across a link and picture of your pattern. I was completely ecstatic as I am not good at creating patterns.I really needed this pattern as when I am finished making the afghan it is being donated to a very worthy cause.

On June 8th of this year a friend of mines daughter was brutally murdered while working. She was beaten to death by two teenagers in the group home she worked for. Anyone who knew Renee, knew that she absolutely loved peace signs, tie died, karaoke, dolphins and so much more. The afghan will be raffled off at an event they are having in her honor on what would have been her 25'th birthday. All monies collected will go towards a scholarship fund to a local student who will be going into the human services field. Once again thank you so much for creating this pattern.

If you feel like it you can go to http://www.reneegreco.com/ That is a web site about Renee and her benefit. Thank you once again for your wonderful pattern.

Please go check out the web-site she mentions above. I wish I could have known Renee. Such a tragic thing to happen to a great person.

Donna

Testers Found - Christmas Tree and Candy Cane -squares 8x8

UPDATE: Tester's so far are Molly, Barbara, Aurora, Sandra, Beverly and Caprice.

I've been busy trying to get a few Christmas square patterns together. The pictures make them look different sizes but they are the same size. I figure with the heart that was posted a few days ago, these two patterns and a few other's I'm working on, it would be a cool Christmas afghan. If you want to test both or just one of these two patterns, read below.

1. Must be a follower.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

DonnaSmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com