Ready for Presents Tree Skirt by Joanne Turcotte and Beth Camera

Ready for Presents Tree Skirt

Knitting
October 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in garter stitch with larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1600 yards (1463 m)
Approx. 40" diameter
English

Tree skirt is made in 18 triangular wedges forming a circle.

Materials:

  • 2 balls Burgundy #999 (A)
  • 2 balls Off-White #146 (B)
  • 2 balls Dark Green #204 (C)
  • 1 ball Sage Green #1232 (D) (for flowers)
  • 1 ball Rose #180 (E) (for flowers)
  • Size 9 (5.5mm) needles
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles
  • 17 (3/4-inch) buttons

Additional Gauge: 4.5 stitches = 1 inch/2.5cm in stockinette stitch with smaller needles.