Braided Cable Christmas Tree Skirt Guide

Nov 20, 2024

Braided Cable Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

Introduction

  • Instructor: Bonnie Barker from Bonnie Bay Crochet
  • Project: Braided Cable Christmas Tree Skirt
  • Yarn: Paint Box Yarns, Simply Erin
    • Weight: 100 grams per ball, 184 meters/201 yards
    • Type: Worsted weight yarn (Medium/Number 4)
  • Crochet Hook: Size L or 8.00 mm
  • Additional Tools: Sharp scissors, yarn needle
  • Technique: Hold two strands of yarn together throughout

Initial Steps

  1. Slip Knot and Chain
    • Start with a slip knot
    • Create a chain of 48 chains
  2. Row 1
    • Work a double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook
    • Double crochet in each chain across
    • Total: 45 double crochets (excluding initial chain 3)

Increasing Stitches

  1. Row 2
    • Turn, chain 3
    • 1 double crochet in the first stitch, 2 double crochets in the next: repeat
    • Total: 67 stitches (excluding chain 3)

Braided Cables

  1. Row 3
    • Begin braids with front post treble crochet
    • Skip first 2 stitches, front post treble in next two
    • Repeat pattern for braids
    • Total: 11 braids started

Continuing the Pattern

  1. Row 4 & Onward
    • Work over the braids
    • Skip, back post treble for braid structure
    • Increase stitches in double crochet sections

Additional Rows

  • Row 5 to Row 13: Continue alternating front and back post trebles for braid pattern
    • Incrementally increase double crochet sections between braids
    • Consistent pattern for double crochets

Creating Borders and Buttonholes

  1. Row 17 & 18

    • Discontinue braided cables, switch to front post double crochet
    • Work single crochets in back loops for a decorative edge (row 18)

  2. Final Row and Border

    • Work in remaining loops for a decorative border
    • Add shells with picots

Finishing Touches

  1. Buttonhole Rows

    • Create buttonholes along the edge
    • Test button fit in the holes

  2. Final Assembly

    • Sew buttons into place
    • Secure and hide loose strands
    • Complete with 5 rows of single crochets on the opposite edge for button attachment

Conclusion

  • Enjoy crafting the Braided Christmas Tree Skirt!
  • Reach out with comments or questions.

These notes summarize the crochet process for creating a braided cable Christmas tree skirt, including the yarn specifics, stitch instructions, and finishing techniques.