For those who are looking for a change in their Christmas tree decorations, don’t forget the tree skirt. Having a different style of tree skirt can be the basis of the them of your tree too.
For instance, the theme of these tree skirts is granny squares. The most common uses for these squares are for afghans and throw pillows. Now they can be used for a tree skirt.
Choosing the colors for your tree skirt.
Think back to how your grandmother may have decorated her tree with ornaments, lights, and garland. This can also help you choose the colors of threads and yarns for your tree skirts.
If you see a particular color of yarn or thread that speaks to you, use it. This can help set the tone for your tree decor too.
Tips for making these Christmas tree skirts
Make all your motifs or squares first. This will allow you to decide on the size of the skirt for your tree. Follow the instructions for joining the squares. Each of the patterns has a different square to make the tree skirts.
Remember the gauges between crochet yarns and threads will be different. Crochet threads and yarns are different in size. Also, both types of materials comes in different weights and that will make a difference in the size of the squares.
Be sure to buy all the yarns or threads at the same time and from the same company. Each company has a different dye vat. Even companies will have off colored vats even if the colors read the same.
Keep your stitches the same. Having looser or tighter stitches throughout the motifs will change the gauge and shapes.
Free Granny Square Style Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Patterns
Below are three granny square style Christmas tree skirt patterns to crochet. These aren’t your traditional Christmas tree skirt patterns.
Blue and White Granny Square Christmas Tree Skirt Crochet Pattern
These granny squares are made in the shape of a 6-pointed star and 6 sided geometric shape. This Christmas tree skirt is made using crochet thread instead of yarn.
Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt
The colors of this tree skirt is reminiscent of either holly and berries or poinsettia. I put it on the granny square list of Christmas tree skirts because the blocks for it remind me of this type of pattern too.
Granny’s Glitter Christmas Tree Skirt
Made with hexagon motifs, this is a tri-colored Christmas tree skirt. It isn’t your normal rounded skirt pattern. Although this isn’t an actual granny square, I added it to this list because I wasn’t sure which one to add it too.