A crochet tree skirt gives the lower branches of a Christmas tree a finished setting, whether your decorations are colorful, traditional, or quietly neutral. These thirteen complete patterns explore lace, granny motifs, stars, bobbles, and a softly pooled wrap, with links to the original designers and publishers.
The original styling images are color and presentation inspiration, not photographs of projects made or tested by Speshview. Refer to each designer’s own photos for exact construction, joins, motifs, closures, and fit. Meaningful visual interpretations are noted in each section. Measure the stand, the space beneath the branches, and the available floor area before choosing a size; a stated depth, radius, or rectangular length is not the same as a circular diameter.
1.) Teal Lace With Leaflike Openwork
An open lace skirt can bring lightness to a tree setting, particularly when the floor beneath it supplies a contrasting color. This Bernat design develops large decorative motifs into a generous circular outline, with the spaces between stitches becoming an important part of its appearance. Muted teal looks especially inviting beside copper ornaments and warm terracotta. Keep gift boxes to one side while arranging the tree so the lace remains visible. Our illustration interprets the motif spacing and outer scallops; follow the publisher’s photograph and chart for their exact arrangement. Check both the overall diameter and the opening around your own stand before committing to a yarn substitution.
Pattern: Christmas Tree Skirt — Bernat / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 50 inches in diameter.
2.) Blue and Sage Draped Lace Panels
Vertical lace panels create a different silhouette from a skirt worked as a flat circle. Katherine Eng’s Holiday Tree Skirt has long, decorative sections that can drape around the base, making alternating colors particularly effective. Navy, sage, and pale aqua offer a quieter interpretation of the publisher’s bright blue and green palette. A plain floor helps the open shells and pointed lower edges remain readable. The illustration explores those colors and interprets the amount of drape; use the original photo and instructions for panel joining and tie placement. Measure the stand as well as the tree’s lowest branches, since a gathered or raised skirt needs room to fall comfortably.
Pattern: Holiday Tree Skirt — Katherine Eng for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Stated diameter 38 inches.
3.) Gray Star Points With Red Hearts
Heart appliqués make a gray tree skirt feel festive without covering the entire surface in contrasting stitches. Michele Wilcox’s design combines broad star-point sections with separate hearts, creating a strong outline that works well with simple red ornaments. Let the hearts supply the main accent and keep nearby wrapping paper relatively quiet. The illustration interprets their size, placement, and the depth of the points; the original photograph is the guide to the intended assembly. Its measurements describe individual sections and the distance around their fullest widths, rather than a straightforward circular diameter. Read those dimensions carefully when comparing the project with the available space beneath your tree.
Pattern: Holiday Hearts Tree Skirt — Michele Wilcox for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Five star-point sections, each approximately 14½ inches at its widest by 21 inches long, excluding border.
4.) A Colorful Granny-Stripe Star
A large five-point star gives even familiar granny clusters a dramatic outline. This Bernat pattern combines repeated color changes with extended points and tassels, offering plenty of scope for a palette that relates to your existing ornaments. Mustard, berry, pine green, coral, and turquoise make the illustrated version lively against a pale floor. Keep the surrounding decorations simple enough that the star remains recognizable. Our illustration interprets the stripe sequence, stitch spacing, and tassel proportions; consult the publisher’s own photo for the finished construction. Measure from the center to each point when planning its position, since the tips need more floor space than the narrower spaces between them.
Pattern: Crochet Star Tree Skirt — Bernat / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 29 inches from the center round to an outer point; tassels add to the footprint.
5.) A Vintage Ring of Granny Motifs
Small color changes can make a motif-based tree skirt feel wonderfully personal. Patons’ Tricia’s Tree Skirt combines multiple granny motifs with a coordinated joining color, creating a lively surface that suits a vintage tree and a warm wooden floor. A dark plum outline can bring dusty pink, cream, ochre, and blue into one coherent palette. Plan the colors across the whole project before joining so the strongest shades are distributed thoughtfully. The illustration interprets the motif arrangement and border; use the publisher’s assembly diagram and photograph for exact shapes and placement. Check the specified motif size early, because small differences repeated around the skirt can change its final coverage.
Pattern: Tricia’s Tree Skirt — Patons / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 46 inches in diameter; motifs approximately 7¼ inches across.
6.) Cranberry and Teal Scalloped Bands
Broad solid bands give this skirt a calmer appearance than a design filled with small motifs. Caron’s Flirty Tree Skirt uses scalloped details to distinguish the color changes, letting a simple palette carry much of the decoration. Cranberry at the center, cream through the middle, and teal toward the outside create an attractive illustrated combination beside matte white ornaments. Keep the skirt spread far enough for the outer scallops to be seen. Our image interprets the band widths and edging; follow the original photo and complete instructions for their actual sequence. The stated measurement is the skirt’s depth, so allow separately for the opening around the stand when assessing its overall footprint.
Pattern: Flirty Tree Skirt — Caron / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 25 inches deep, measured from the inner edge outward.
7.) Bright Stripes With Pompom Points
Narrow stripes and small pompoms create a playful tree skirt with a very clear pointed outline. Salena Baca’s design is a good choice when you want several festive shades without adding appliqués after the body is finished. Raspberry, turquoise, cream, and green can echo a collection of colorful glass ornaments. Give the pointed edges enough room to show rather than tucking them beneath a pile of parcels. The illustration interprets the number and spacing of visible points and the stripe rhythm; the publisher’s photograph and instructions establish the exact layout. Note the designer’s explanation about its raised shape when the back closes, and avoid expecting a perfectly flat circular mat.
Pattern: Pompom Trimmed Tree Skirt — Salena Baca for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 50 inches in diameter; the pattern notes that it does not lie flat when the back edges meet.
8.) A Red Skirt With Trees and Snowflakes
A red ground, small green trees, and pale snowflakes give this skirt an unmistakably Christmas character. Tammy Hildebrand’s Joyous Tree Skirt adds a fluffy outer border, creating contrast between the smooth crocheted body and its softer edge. Keep the tree ornaments restrained if you want the appliqués to stand out below. Our illustration changes their number and placement and interprets the border texture, so check the original photo for the complete arrangement. The finishing method includes fabric glue, which matters when choosing supplies and planning care. Read the instructions for each decorative component before substituting yarn, especially because a smooth strand will behave differently from the specified fur-effect material.
Pattern: Joyous Tree Skirt — Tammy Hildebrand for Red Heart / Yarnspirations. Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 48 inches in diameter, excluding fur trim. Includes fabric-glued appliqués and a separate fur-yarn border.
9.) Burgundy, Cream, and Green Ripples
Wavy bands can bring movement to a traditional three-color Christmas palette. Tamara Kelly’s Happy Holidays Tree Skirt combines a repeating stitch pattern with color changes and back-loop texture, giving the broad surface more interest than plain stripes. Burgundy, cream, and deep green make the illustrated version feel rich beside brass ornaments and a dark floor. Keep the color sequence consistent enough that the ripples remain easy to follow visually. The illustration interprets the wave shape and band widths; the designer’s photograph shows the intended stitch structure. Read the notes about carrying colors and finishing the edges before starting, and use the supplied adjustment guidance if the stated diameter does not suit your tree.
Pattern: Happy Holidays Tree Skirt — Tamara Kelly of Moogly. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Optional paid ad-free PDF. Approximately 50 inches in diameter, with size-adjustment guidance.
10.) Chunky Cream With Wooden Buttons
Cream yarn and functional wooden buttons make this skirt an appealing partner for neutral ornaments. Rachel Alford’s Farmhouse design uses a particularly substantial fabric, with two strands held together and textured rows that give the surface a sweater-like appearance. Let the buttons form a clear line at the opening, rather than hiding that useful detail behind gifts. The illustration interprets the row texture and button spacing; compare the original close-up photos for the intended finish. Choose one of the three sizes before buying yarn, since the larger versions require more material and buttons. Working with doubled yarn also changes the feel in your hands, so check the gauge before beginning the full piece.
Pattern: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt — Rachel Alford of Cozy Nooks Designs. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern and video; no account required. Optional paid ad-free PDF. Diameters 42, 50, and 58 inches; worked with two strands held together.
11.) A Soft Pooled Wrap Around the Stand
A rectangular wrap offers an alternative when you prefer a relaxed, softly gathered base to a flat radial skirt. Rachel Alford’s Snow Flurry design is deliberately arranged to pool around the tree stand, with generous folds showing off the chunky fabric. A pale oatmeal shade works beautifully with simple gold ornaments and a light wooden floor. The illustration interprets the amount of pooling and the texture; use the designer’s photos and assembly notes for the intended arrangement. Choose the partial or full wrap according to whether the tree will be seen from behind. These are rectangular measurements, so do not treat the longer number as a circular diameter when comparing projects.
Pattern: Snow Flurry Tree Skirt — Rachel Alford of Cozy Nooks Designs. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern and video; no account required. Optional paid ad-free PDF. Rectangular partial wrap 32 by 62 inches or full wrap 32 by 98 inches; two strands held together.
12.) Snowy Bobbles and a Scalloped Edge
Raised bobbles can give a single-color tree skirt plenty of character. Heather’s Let It Snow design combines those rounded details with textured rows and a scalloped border, making a snowy cream version especially appealing beneath silver and clear glass ornaments. The smaller stated diameter also makes it useful to consider where a larger skirt would crowd the room. Keep the visible floor around it uncluttered so the scallops remain clear. Our illustration interprets the bobble spacing and edge depth; the designer’s close-up photos show the exact surface. Check the gauge with your chosen super bulky yarn, since a loose substitution can change both the skirt’s size and the definition of its raised stitches.
Pattern: Let It Snow Christmas Tree Skirt — Heather of The Unraveled Mitten. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Optional paid printable PDF. Approximately 37 inches in diameter, using super bulky yarn.
13.) Sage Granny Hexagons With Cream Borders
Large hexagons give a granny-style tree skirt a bold, graphic appearance without using many small squares. Kara Gunza’s design joins six motifs into a broad skirt, with contrasting inner and outer edging that helps define its outline. Sage and cream make a peaceful illustrated palette beside natural wood ornaments. Lay out the motifs before joining so the opening and borders are easy to understand. The illustration adds cream centers and interprets the hexagon proportions and joins; follow the original diagrams for their exact arrangement. The designer also describes a five-motif option that rises around the stand, so decide which silhouette you want before making every piece. Gauge each motif consistently for an even finished result.
Pattern: Granny Hexagon Tree Skirt — Kara Gunza of Petals to Picots. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern with diagrams; no account required. Approximately 55 by 55 inches. Six hexagons make the flatter version; an optional five-motif version cones upward.
Choose a Shape That Suits Your Tree
Choose the silhouette first: a flat circle, a pointed star, a draped panel design, and a rectangular wrap sit differently around a tree stand. Compare the original measurements and photos with your available space, then select colors that relate to the ornaments you already enjoy. Check the complete pattern before buying yarn, particularly where doubled strands, separate motifs, buttons, or fur-effect trim are involved. A well-chosen skirt can become part of the yearly decorating ritual, with care and packing guided by the yarn and finishing materials you actually use.
For a coordinated festive project, explore our crochet Christmas stocking patterns.
