Frosted Pinecone Hexagon Tree Skirt Free Pattern – Crochet a Woodland Wonder

Wrap your Christmas tree in a cozy forest floor with this unique hexagon tree skirt, featuring a textured pinecone motif and a snowy white border. This modern take on a classic holiday staple is perfect for adding a handmade, rustic charm to your festive decor. The rich forest green base, punctuated by rust-brown pinecones and finished with a creamy white edge, evokes the quiet beauty of a winter woodland. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking for a rewarding project, this pattern will guide you through creating a stunning centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
  • Color A (Forest Green): Approximately 500g – for the main hexagon body
  • Color B (Cream): Approximately 200g – for the snowy border
  • Color C (Rust/Brown): Approximately 100g – for the pinecone motifs
  Total yarn needed: approximately 800g
• Crochet Hook: 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Other Tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional but helpful), and a measuring tape.

Gauge

4 rounds of hexagon = 4 inches across (measured from point to point). Always check your gauge to ensure your tree skirt turns out the correct size. If your gauge is off, adjust your hook size accordingly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds to create a large hexagon. The pinecone motif is created with puff stitches and popcorn stitches. Don't be intimidated by the special stitches – they're easier than they look and add wonderful texture!

Special Stitches

Familiarize yourself with these two special stitches before starting:

• Puff Stitch (PF): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), repeat 3 more times in same stitch (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops, chain 1 to close.
• Popcorn Stitch (PC): Work 5 dc in same stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook into first dc of group, pull dropped loop through, chain 1 to close.

Hexagon Base (in Color A – Forest Green)

We'll start by creating the foundation of your tree skirt – a beautiful, flat hexagon.

Round 1: Make a magic ring, chain 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, chain 2, (3 dc, chain 2) 5 times. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain. (18 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 2: Slip stitch into next 2 dc and into ch-2 space. Chain 3, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space (corner made). *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, in next ch-2 space work (3 dc, chain 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * around, ending with chain 1. Join. (36 dc)

Round 3: Slip stitch to next ch-1 space (corner space). Chain 3, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space. *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space (side space), chain 1, skip 3 dc, in next ch-1 space (corner) work (3 dc, chain 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * around, ending with chain 1, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in last side space, chain 1. Join. (54 dc)

Round 4: Slip stitch to corner ch-1 space. Chain 3, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space. *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, in corner space work (3 dc, chain 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * around, ending with chain 1, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in each of last two side spaces, chain 1. Join. (72 dc)

Rounds 5-12: Continue in this manner, adding one more 3-dc group on each side between corners for every round. Work even until you have 8 dc groups on each side between corners. This creates the flat, hexagonal base of your skirt.

Pinecone Motif Rounds (in Color C – Rust/Brown)

Now for the fun part – adding the textured pinecones! These rounds use the puff and popcorn stitches to create a beautiful, dimensional effect.

Round 13: Slip stitch to corner. Chain 3, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space. *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, work PF in next ch-1 space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, work PC in next ch-1 space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, work PF in next ch-1 space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, in corner space work (3 dc, chain 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * around, ending with chain 1, skip 3 dc, PF in next space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, PC in next space, chain 1, skip 3 dc, PF in next space, chain 1. Join. (6 corners, 3 motifs per side)

Round 14: Slip stitch to corner. Chain 3, 2 dc in same space, chain 1, 3 dc in same space. *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space (before PF), chain 1, skip PF, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space (between PF and PC), chain 1, skip PC, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space (between PC and PF), chain 1, skip PF, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space (after PF), chain 1, in corner space work (3 dc, chain 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * around, ending with chain 1, skip 3 dc, work 3 dc in each of the last four spaces, chain 1. Join. (Now 10 dc groups per side)

Rounds 15-18: Continue working even in dc groups, adding one more group per side each round, until you have 14 dc groups per side. This expands the skirt to its full size while maintaining the hexagonal shape.

Border (in Color B – Cream)

Finish your tree skirt with a crisp, snowy border that beautifully frames the woodland design.

Round 19: Slip stitch to corner. Chain 1, work (sc, chain 2, sc) in corner space. *Work 1 sc in each dc across to next ch-1 space, work 1 sc in ch-1 space. Repeat from * around, working (sc, chain 2, sc) in each corner. Join with slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Your tree skirt is almost complete! Follow these final steps to finish your project:

1. Weave in all ends using your yarn needle. Be sure to secure them well so they don't come loose with use.
2. Block the skirt to shape, if desired. This helps the hexagon lie flat and the stitches to relax. Use a steam block or wet block method according to your yarn's care instructions.
3. To use: Cut a slit from the center to one edge (between two corners) to wrap around the tree trunk. This allows the skirt to sit flat around the base of your tree.
4. Optional: Add a button and loop closure at the slit for a polished look. This also helps the skirt stay in place around the tree.

Your Frosted Pinecone Hexagon Tree Skirt is now ready to grace your holiday home! The rich textures and earthy colors will bring a touch of woodland magic to your Christmas celebrations. This heirloom-quality piece is sure to be admired by family and friends for years to come. Happy crocheting!