6-Day Star Holiday Tree Skirt
A variation of the classic crochet pattern the
6-Day Kid Blanket by Betty McKnit
Introduction
This pattern is an adaptation of the 6-Day Star Blanket by Betty McKnit.
This pattern creates a slightly more than circular star-shaped skirt with nine points and an opening to wrap around your Christmas or Holiday tree. It has an adorable candy cane edge. There are tree skirt adaptations with openings for the 6-Day Superstar and the 6-Day Supernova as well.
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If you would like to make a Tree Skirt without the opening and just a hole in the center for an an artificial tree, you can use the original 6-Day Star, Superstar or Supernova patterns to do it. Make an opening in the center of those patterns by chaining 28, working one round of sc, and then picking up the pattern on Setup Round 3.
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What’s the difference between the 6-Day Star, Superstar, and Supernova Tree Skirts?
- All three patterns begin with the same eight setup rows.
- The 6-Day Star Tree Skirt has nine points and is repetitive after the setup rounds, just like the 6-Day Star Blanket.
- The 6-Day Superstar Tree Skirt has 15 points of equal size and is also repetitive after the first 11 setup rounds.
- The 6-Day Supernova Tree Skirt also has 15 points but some of the points are larger and some are smaller.
- The 6-Day Star and Superstar Tree Skirts have a Vivid Chevron Stripe, the 6-Day Supernova has a Snowflake stripe. 6-Day Crochet is extremely versatile and there are infinite ways to stripe it. It also looks great with self-striping and variegated yarns.
- All three patterns can be made in any size, however the Supernova needs to be at least six repeats in order to show off the additional seven smaller points. Make the Supernova when you want a larger tree skirt. Make the Star when you want a smaller one. The Superstar can go either way.
- Edge and Border – this pattern has a twisted candy cane edge, the 6-Day Superstar has a Pom Pom edge and the 6-Day Supernova has a twisted fringe edge.
Details:
US Terminology (Conversions provided)
Finished Size: approx.32” across, easy to upsize.
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 13 sts and 14 rows in sc over 4”
It is not important to match gauge for this project.
Materials:
Yarn: 1100 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn in Holiday colors (or more of colors A and B for a larger tree skirt)
Shown in
Color A: Big Twist Value Emerald Green
Color B: Big Twist Twinkle Red
Color C: Big Twist Value White
(one skein of each)
Hook: I (6 mm)
Abbreviations
6DKB: 6-Day Kid Blanket
6DSB: 6-Day Star Blanket
bet: between
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc3tog: double crochet 3 together cluster
rsc: reverse single crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sp(s): space or spaces
st(s): stitch(es)
| US terms abbreviation | UK terms abbreviation |
| single crochet sc | double crochet dc |
| half double crochet hdc | half treble crochet htr |
| double crochet dc | treble crochet tr |
Special Stitches:
dc3tog: (cluster): yo, insert hook in next st/sp, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook into same st/sp, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops] 2 times. yo and pull through 4 loops.
Repeats
( ) Work stitches in parentheses in the same st or sp.
[ ] Repeat everything within the brackets the indicated number of times.
* Indicates beginning of repeat
** Indicates end of repeat on last repeat only.
Stitch Counts
- If your stitch counts are off, avoid the temptation to self-correct without understanding your mistake. The pattern should work out as written.
- Stitch counts between < >
- Counts for subsequent rounds are given in parentheses like so: first repeat (second repeat, third repeat) etc.
- Unless indicated otherwise, ch 3 counts as dc.
Notes
When skipping sts at the beginning of the row, count from the first stitch under the turning ch.
Does it Really Only Take Six Days?
All of my patterns that use the same six rows alternating rows of sc, dc, and clusters, with or without chevrons, is named 6-Day Crochet. The name of this pattern comes from the original 6-Day Kid Blanket, which was toddler sized and made with chunky yarn, and took me an easy six days to make. This variation uses the same stitches as that original pattern, but you can use any yarn and make it any size you want, so whether you can meet the six day deadline will depend on several factors. It is 100% possible to complete a large blanket in six days. You will love how fast the 6-Day Star Blanket works up.
Tips for Completing in Six Days
To complete this project in six days, it will depend on how fast you crochet, what kind of yarn you use, and what size tree skirt you want to make. Most crocheters will need to work 2-4 hours each day. On the first day, do the Setup Rounds and the first repeat, after that do at least one repeat per day. Blankets with more than six pattern repeats will probably take longer than six days, or more than 4 hours per day to complete.
In this particular pattern, the repeating rounds pick up after the setup rounds at Round 8, and the first repeating round begins at Round 3. Proceed to Rounds 4, 5, 6, and 7 and then 2, and then back to Round 3 and repeat that sequence until your blanket reaches the size you like, ending on Round 4 or 7. You will be guided to work the rows in the proper order so don’t overthink the change in sequence or let the numbers throw you off. Once you are familiar with 6-Day Crochet patterns, it will make sense.
First Timers
This is an easy pattern but it is not a beginner pattern. I assume you already know how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet, and I don’t teach those skills in this pattern. There are plenty of resources online and elsewhere to learn those beginning crochet skills, so even very new crocheters can make a 6-Day Star Blanket.
You will also need to be brave enough to read this whole pattern and follow instructions here. I have very good tutorials on YouTube that will help you, but they are only meant to help with this pattern, they are not a replacement for this written pattern.
Begin Pattern
With Color A ch 35
Turn
Setup Row 1: starting from second st from the hook, sc across. <34>
Turn
Set-up Row 2: ch 2, dc in same st, *ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * to last st, ch 3, dc in last sc. <9 ch-3 sps and 8 ch-1 sp>
Turn
Set-up Row 3: ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, *dc3tog in ch 1 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, repeat from * across, dc in top of turning chain. <18 3-dc clusters, 8 dc3tog>
Turn
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Set-up Row 4: ch 3, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc3tog in next 2 sps, repeat from * to last peak, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in last ch-3 sp, dc in turning ch. <18 3-dc clusters, 16 dc3tog>
Turn
Set-Up Row 5: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across, working 3 sc in ch-3 sps, sc in turning ch. <93>
Turn
Set Up Row 6: ch 3, counting st below the turning ch (here and throughout), sk 2, dc in next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st (should be the center sc from row below), ** dc in next 4 sts, sk 2, dc in next 4 sts, repeat from * ending last repeat at ** 3 dc, sk 1, dc in last sc. <117>
Turn
Set Up Row 7: ch 3, sk 2, dc in next 4 sts, *5 dc in next st, ** dc in next 5 sts, sk 2, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * ending last repeat at **, dc in next 4 sts, sk 1, dc in turning ch. <135>
Turn
Change to Color B.
Set Up Row 8: ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in next 6 sts, *4 sc in next st (should be center dc of 5), ** sc in next 14 sts, repeat from * ending last repeat at **, sc in next 6 sts, sc in turning ch. <7+7, 4×9 14×8 >
Turn
Setup Rounds Complete. Proceed to Row 2 and Change to Color C.
Row 2: ch 3, counting the st under your chain, sk 3, [3 dc in next st, sk 2] 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ) x to peak, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in third of 4 sc in peak, [sk 2, 3 dc in next st] 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ) x, ** sk 2, dc3tog in next st (should be the center st in the valley) repeat from * ending last repeat at **, sk 1, dc in last st. < 2 dc, 8 dc3tog, 57 (90, 126, 162, 198, 234) 3-dc clusters>
Turn
Row 3: ch 3, sk sp between turning ch and next 3 dc group, *3 dc in next 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ) sps, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ) sps, ** dc3tog in next 2 sps (1 before and 1 after the dc3tog in the row below) repeat from * ending last repeat at ** dc in last turning ch sp. <2 dc, 16 dc3tog, 57 (90, 126, 162, 198, 234) 3-dc clusters>
Turn
Change to Color B.
Row 4: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across, working 3 sc in each ch-3 sp. <10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40) sc on each side, 20 (32, 44, 56, 68, 80) sc between each peak, 3 sc in each ch-3 sp>.
Turn
Change to Color A
Row 5: ch 3, counting the st beneath your ch, sk 2, dc in next 9 (15, 21, 27, 33, 39) sts, *5 dc in next st, (should be center sc from row below), dc in next 10 (16, 22, 28, 34, 40, 46) sts, ** sk 2, dc in next 10 (16, 22, 28, 34, 40, 46) sts, repeat from * ending last repeat at ** dc in next 9 (15, 21, 27, 33, 39) sts, sk 1, dc in last st. < 20 (32, 56, 68, 80, 92) dc between each peak, 10, (16, 22, 28, 34, 40) dc on each side, 5 dc in each peak st>
Turn
Row 6: ch 3, counting the st beneath your ch, sk 2, dc in next 10 (16, 22, 28, 34, 40) sts, *5 dc in next st, (should be center sc from row below), dc in next 11 (17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 47) sts, ** sk 2, dc in next 11 (17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 47) sts, repeat from * ending last repeat at ** dc in next 10 (16, 22, 28, 34, 40) sts, sk 1, dc in last st. < 22 (34, 58, 70, 82, 94) dc between each peak, 11, (17, 23, 29, 35, 41) dc on each side, 5 dc in each peak st>
Turn
Change to Color B
Row 7: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across, making 4 sc in each center of 5 dc from the row below. <13 (19, 25, 31, 37, 43) sc on each side, 26 (38, 50, 62, 74, 86) sc between each peak and 4 sc in each center peak st).
Turn
Repeat Rows 2-7 to desired length, and repeat rows 2-4 once more. Do not repeat the Setup Rows. Continue to change colors as indicated.
I have given you stitch counts for 6 repeats. You do not have to do them all. You can do more if you like.
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Edging
And the end of your last row (which should be a single crochet row), make 3 sc in the last stitch. Begin working down the sides of your rows to finish off the opening of the skirt. Use the turning chains, the sc and dc stitches as foundation chains, working under 2 threads of each stitch and leaving one thread below.
There is no set rule for how many stitches you should put into the side of each stitch. If you chained 4 to turn or did edc so that your edges would not curl, you probably will have to skip some stitches periodically. Find out what works for your tension. Lay your work down often and check to make sure that your edge does not ruffle (too many stitches) or pull (too few).
When you get to the corner where the side edge meets your starting ch, work 3 sc in first st, work across the bottom of your starting ch and put 3 sc in the last st. Continue working up the side of your rows working sc into the stitches as before. Fasten off.
Border
Option 1: rsc
Join the color of your choice and work a row of rsc to edge the blanket, skipping one stitch in each valley. If your blanket edge ruffles, skip one st every 4-5 stitches.
Option 2: Candy Cane Edge:
Use Color A: Red and Color B: White for Candy Cane Stripes.
Join Color A with standing sc to any stitch along the side of the work. Ch 3. Drop Color A from your hook, join Color B with standing sc to the next st, ch 3. *Drop Color B from your hook, and working in front of Color B, sc, ch 3 with Color A. Drop Color A from your hook, and working in front of Color A, sc, ch 3 with Color B. Repeat from * to the end.
Hints for working this edge:
- Be forewarned. It takes forever.
- Take time to lay your work down often and check for ruffling. If your edge ruffles, you should skip a stitch every 5 or even 3 stitches to keep your work flat. You can see in my photos that I did not follow my own advice and I didn’t skip at all, and my edge ruffles. Don’t be a Lazy Betty. Lay your work down and check it.
- Your yarn will twist if you don’t take measures to untwist it. I suggest keeping the ball of Color A stationary, and move the ball of Color B under or over Color A every time you use it. If you don’t you will have to stop occasionally and untwist your yarns.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Pattern Tested by KD Wright, Peta Gehrmann, Kay Jacobs, Julie Sipe, Trish Holmburg, Jackie Warnock.
Special thanks to KD Wright for their work on the development of this pattern and to the citizens of the Betty McKnitiverse who rush-order tested this pattern.
Join us in the 6-Day Kid Blanket Facebook Group for help with this pattern. Video tutorials for the 6-Day Star Blankets, which you may find helpful in working this pattern, are available on my YouTube Channel.
This pattern is original and the intellectual property of Beth McKee Elliott aka Betty McKnit. This pattern, The 6-Day Kid Blanket, “6DKB,” 6-Day Star Blanket, “6DSB,” and all derivative works are protected by copyright. Publishing translations, corrections, variations, or tutorials of this pattern, online or elsewhere without written permission from the owner is a violation of copyright.
Items created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale with credit to Betty McKnit in your listing. Mass production is not permitted.
Beth McKee Elliott, also known as Betty McKnit, is a crochet and knitting designer, instructor, community leader, and Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator. Her signature style, 6-Day Crochet, is showcased in the viral crochet patterns the 6-Day Kid Blanket and 6-Day Star Blanket.
Beth/Betty is passionate about designing quick, adaptable, go-to crochet and knitting projects, and is committed to being accessible to assist crafters in bringing their dream projects to life.
She specializes in Somatic Crochet and Knitting, a mindfulness practice that combines crochet/knitting with body awareness techniques to prevent injury and promote well-being and creativity in crafting.
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