Forest for a Tree Skirt by Settlers Grove Designs

Forest for a Tree Skirt

Knitting
November 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in seed stitch, unblocked
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1896 - 2083 yards (1734 - 1905 m)
28" radius
English
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This ample sized tree skirt provides plenty of space for gifts at Christmas time! With cable knit evergreens bordered by garter stitch bands and textured snow panels, the skirt is an intermediate project that provides a little variation to keep your interest while knitting. A garter stitch edge of picked up stitches and I-cords tied into bows finish it off. Knit one up to keep your Christmas tree stylish and warm this holiday season!

FINISHED SIZE:
28“ 71cm radius from outer edge to inner edge

GAUGE:
18 sts & 24 rows= 4 inches /10 cm in seed stitch, unblocked
16 sts & 29 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in seed stitch, blocked

MATERIALS:
Aran Weight yarn in 3 colors:
Sample shown used Caron Simply Soft Aran (100% acrylic;
315 yds 288 m/170g): Harvest Red (MC): 3 skeins,
Dark Sage (CC1): 3 skeins, & White (CC2) 2 skeins
US 9/ 5.5 mm 60-inch 152 cm long & 36-inch 91 cm long
circular knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
2- US 8/ 5.0 mm double pointed needles (dpn)
Darning needle
Cable needle
48 stitch markers in 3 different styles or colors that can be easily differentiated: style a: 32 , style b: 8, & style c: 8

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And a BIG Thank You to my group of test knitters!