Granny's Christmas Tree

*The tree looks beautiful, sparkling and twinkling in the lights, now all it needs is a pretty skirt as a finishing touch…* **Pattern Description** This pattern is for a round tree skirt, worked back and forth in rows. The edging, including bobbles and button band is then added by working in rounds. **Skill Level:** *Easy/Intermediate* The main body of the skirt uses only simple stitches, however some intermediate stitches are used for the edging. **Yarn:** Stylecraft Special DK: 650-700 yards in various colours **Needles/Hook:** 3.5mm (E USA) **Materials:** Yarn needle 4 buttons (I used buttons approx 1.5cm / ½” across) Sewing needle and thread **Size:** 60 cm (23.5”) in diameter, not including the dangling bobbles **Gauge:** 6 ‘shells’ and 11 rows per 10cm (4”) **Pattern Includes:** * A full written pattern with clear instructions * Photo tutorials for special stitches * Helpful photos * Diagrams to help with construction **Pattern written in:** UK Terms US Terms (translated from the original UK version) **Cherry Heart’s Cozy Corner** Please come and join the [Cherry Heart Group][1]! Watch podcasts, join crochet/knit alongs, share your projects and enjoy yarny chit chat. **Love to Share?** #CherryHeart [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cherry-hearts-cozy-corner