Can the ELKies say thank you enough to Premier for Sponsoring our Christmas Present CAL? I know so many of you’ve ordered the Cotton Glitz yarn from Premier and you’re SO ready to get started. Its been so exciting to see everyone getting ready to make the Christmas Tree skirt this year. I really feel like we are creating a project to last throughout the years and become a Christmas tradition.
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Supplies:
- Premier Home Big Cotton Glitz, #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 83% Cotton, 15% Polyester, 2% Metallic, 490 yards/280g, Colorway: Green Gold (2 skeins), Red Gold (2 Skeins), Cream Gold (1 Skein)
- Hook Size: G/4.00
- Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.
Finished Measurements: 141 ” in circumference. 45″ in width
The yarn is actually on SALE now and what a deal! Get your yarn now for $4.49/skein plus take a 10% discount using the code KL005. The code is valid until 7/25/2017.
Schedule:
July 3rd/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
July 10th/Week 2 – Panels 1-6 (Current Week)
July 17th/Week 3 – Panels 6-12
July 24th/Week 4 – Edging
Please note the schedule is subject to change as needed.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
Gauge: 17 dc and 9 rows = 4″
Pattern Notes:
- Ch-1 at beginning of row does not count as a single crochet or the first st.
- Ch-3 at beginning of row counts as the first double crochet.
- I used the Alternative to crocheting the chain 3 stitch. You can too if you want. Here’s the link to the tutorial.
Special Stitches:
Post X-st: Skip next dc and ch-1 sp, fpdc around post of next dc, ch 1, fpdc around post of skipped dc.
V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same sp.
PANEL (make 12; 6 in red and 6 in green)
Row 1 (WS): Ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in each rem st across, turn. (5 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn. (7 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st (See Special Stitches), skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 4 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, Post X-st (See Special Stitches), 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 6 dc)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 6 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, Post X-st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 8 dc)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 8 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 10 dc)
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 4 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 10 dc)
Row 10: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 12 dc)
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 12 dc)
Row 12: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 14 dc)
Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 6 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 14 dc)
Row 14: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch7-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 16 dc)
Row 15: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 7 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 16 dc)
Row 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 18 dc)
Row 17: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 8 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 18 dc)
Row 18: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 20 dc)
Row 19: Ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 9 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 20 dc)
Row 20: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 22 dc)
Row 21: Ch 3, dc in next 10 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 10 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 22 dc)
Row 22: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 24 dc)
Row 23: Ch 3, dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 11 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 24 dc)
Row 24: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 26 dc)
Row 25: Ch 3, dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 12 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 26 dc)
Row 26: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 28 dc)
Row 27: Ch 3, dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 13 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 28 dc)
Row 28: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 30 dc)
Row 29: Ch 3, dc in next 14 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 14 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 30 dc)
Row 30: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 13 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 32 dc)
Row 31: Ch 3, dc in next 15 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 32 dc)
Row 32: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 14 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 34 dc)
Row 33: Ch 3, dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 16 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 34 dc)
Row 34: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 36 dc)
Row 35: Ch 3, dc in next 17 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 17 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 36 dc)
Row 36: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 16 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 38 dc)
Row 37: Ch 3, dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 18 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 38 dc)
Row 38: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 17 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 17 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 40 dc)
Row 39: Ch 3, dc in next 19 sts, V-st in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 19 sts, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 V-st, 40 dc)
Row 40 (RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts, Post X-st, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch-3, turn. (1 Post X-st, 42 dc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Panel Edging
Using Cream Gold and with RS facing, 3 sc in last st of panel, sc evenly down the long side, 3 sc in first sc in first row, sc in the bottom of the next 3 sc, 3 sc in last sc, sc evenly up the other long side, 3 sc in last st (top of ch-3), sc across last row of panel, join by sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. One panel complete.
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Is it ok if I make 5 panels of each color?
Hi Heather,
I’m not sure with the dimensions given for the pattern, if 15 panels would match up perfectly. I created it specifically for 12 panels.
I meant for a total of 10 panels instead of 12.
Hi Heather…It’s the same concept. The panel was designed to be a certain size which fits 12 panels. You would have to figure out the correct increase for there to only be 10 panels.
Will the instructions stay on the Elk Studio website for a while. I haven’t started yet and do not want to
miss doing a CAL. I enjoy them so much.
Once I receive my yarn I will work very hard to catch up. But I worry it will be gone from your site then I
may not have a finished Christmas tree skirt.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Hi Eileen,
No worries. The pattern will always be available for free on the blog.
Kathy
Thanks for sharing your pattern. It’s very nice.