Pattern Description:
The Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Skirt is a modern, easy-level knitting project that blends bulky and worsted-weight yarns to create a thick, textured fabric ideal for holiday décor.
The skirt is worked flat to create a natural opening, and its expanding radius is formed through consistent Make-1 increases.
Alternating between Yarn A and Yarn B adds visual contrast while helping the piece build structure row by row.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Materials Needed
| Item | Details | |
| Yarn A | RED HEART® Grande™: 5 balls (Color 110 Aran A). Art. E826, available in 5.29 oz (150 g), 46 yd (42 m) balls. | |
| Yarn B | RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins (Color 313 Aran B). Art. E300, solid color available in 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m) skeins. | |
| Needles | Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 10mm [US 15], 36” [76 cm] long. | |
| Notions | Yarn needle. |
Measurements & Gauge
| Item | Details | |
| Finished Measurement | 15” (38 cm) wide x 41” (104 cm) in circumference. | |
| Gauge | 6 sts = 4” (10 cm); 9 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. (Note: The user should check their gauge and use any size needles necessary to obtain it). |
Instructions for Making the Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern:
Foundation: Casting On
Using Yarn A, cast on 60 stitches. Because the skirt is worked back and forth, place a removable stitch marker at the beginning of the row if you wish to keep track of right and wrong sides.
The opening created by flat knitting makes the skirt easy to wrap around a fully decorated tree.
Establishing the Pattern Structure
The project follows a predictable rhythm:
- Two knit rows in Yarn A
- One increase row in Yarn B
- One purl row in Yarn B
Each set of four rows forms a growth segment where the stitch count increases in every Yarn B increase row. The number of stitches between increases grows gradually, allowing the skirt to flare outward evenly.
Working the Increase Sections
You’ll complete 49 total rows, separated into three main growth phases.
Section 1: Building the Base Width
Rows 1-12 gently expand from 60 to 90 stitches. The increases begin with small spacing- such as K3, M1, K3- and widen as the fabric grows.
Yarn A rows remain simple knit rows, which help maintain a smooth background between the denser increase rows.
Section 2: Mid-Section Expansion
Rows 13-28 raise the count from 90 to 130 stitches. Increase spacing continues to lengthen, now involving five or six stitches between M1 increases.
Alternating yarns becomes more visually apparent in this stage, giving the skirt its signature striped effect.
Section 3: Final Widening
Rows 29-49 take the project from 130 to 180 stitches. By this point, the radius has grown enough to drape beautifully around the base of the tree.
Increase rows such as K7, M1, K7 or K9, M1, K8 finalize the shaping. The last row (Row 49) is a simple knit row in Yarn A.
Finishing the Tree Skirt
Once the final row is complete, bind off loosely so the edge remains flexible and doesn’t pucker. A stretchy bind-off is ideal for maintaining the skirt’s circular drape.
Weave in all yarn ends using a yarn needle. For bulky Yarn A, separate the tail into two strands before weaving, this reduces bulk and prevents noticeable bumps on the wrong side. Weave each half in different directions to secure firmly.
Gently block the finished skirt if desired. Light steaming or shaping helps relax stitches and emphasize the gentle flare created by the increases.
Final Touch
Your Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Skirt is now ready to become a festive anchor for your holiday décor.
Its simple construction, soft texture, and elegant shaping make it a timeless piece you can bring out year after year. Enjoy your beautiful handmade creation!
