Crochet Bells, Flakes & Tree Skirt Edging Pattern

Adding a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decorations has never been simpler with this delightful crochet pattern for bells, snowflakes, and a beautiful tree skirt edging. Perfect for adding festive flair, these projects will brighten up any seasonal gathering.

About the Crochet Project

This pattern comprises three distinct components: intricate snowflakes, classic bell clusters, and an elegant tree skirt edging. The versatility of these pieces allows you to use them not only as decorations on your tree but also as charming embellishments for gift wrapping or as part of your home décor. Crafted with Patons Grace cotton, this project balances beauty with practicality, creating timeless holiday decorations that can be cherished for years to come.

Materials

this Pattern

To complete this festive crochet project, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

• Patons Grace (50 g / 1.75 oz)
  • 1 ball will make 10 snowflakes.
  • 1 ball will make 5 clusters of 3 bells.
  • 5 balls will make edging to measure 156 ins [396 cm].

Crochet Hook

• Size 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension.

Notions

• Crochet thread stiffener
• Pearl beads for Bells (any size)
• Any size fabric tree skirt, purchased or home-sewn.

Crochet Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with the following abbreviations to ensure a smooth crocheting experience:

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• ss = standing stitch
• yoh = yarn over hook

Pattern Notes

The pattern consists of three separate parts: Snowflake A, Snowflake B, Snowflake C, the Bells, and the Tree Skirt Edging. Each component has its unique stitch patterns which together create a beautiful and cohesive design.

The bells can be clustered together, while the snowflakes can be hung as ornaments or attached to gifts. The tree skirt edging provides a delicate finish to the outer edge of your tree skirt, enhancing the overall visual appeal.

Instructions

SNOWFLAKE A

Foundation / start:
Ch 8. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd:
Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in ring. Ch 12.
(3 dc in ring. Ch 12) 5 times.
Join with sl st in top of ch 3.

2nd rnd:
1 ss in each of next 2 dc.
1 sl st in each of next 5 ch of ch 12.
(Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) all in same ch-12 sp.
Ch 7. Miss next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) all in next ch-12 sp.
Rep from * 4 times more.
Ch 7. Miss next 3 dc.
Join with sl st in top of ch 3.

3rd rnd:
1 ss in each of next 2 dc.
1 sl st in next ch-3 sp.
Ch 3.
[2 dc. (Ch 5. Ss in first ch) 3 times. Sl st in top of last dc – triple picot made. 3 dc] all in same ch 3 sp.
[(Ch 3. 1 sc) twice. Ch 4. (1 sc. Ch 3) twice] all in next ch-7 sp.
(3 dc. Triple picot. 3 dc) all in next ch-3 sp.
Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to once.
Join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Fasten off.

SNOWFLAKE B

Foundation / start:
Ch 8. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd:
Ch 1.
(1 sc in ring. Ch 2) 12 times.
Join with sl st in first sc.

2nd rnd:
(1 sl st. Ch 2. 1 dc) all in first ch-2 sp.
Ch 3.
(Yoh and draw up a loop in next ch 2 sp.
Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook.
Yoh and draw up a loop in same ch-2 sp.
Rep from * to * once more.
Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – cluster made.
Ch 3) 11 times.
Join with sl st in top of ch 2.

3rd rnd:
(1 sl st. Ch 1. 2 sc) all in first ch-3 sp.
(Ch 5. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp) 11 times.
Ch 2. 1 dc in first sc.

4th rnd:
Ch 4. [1 tr. (Ch 1. 1 tr) 3 times] all in next ch-5 sp. Ch 4.
1 sc in next ch-5 sp.
Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once.
Join with sl st in first dc.

5th rnd:
(1 sl st. Ch 1. 1 sc) all in first ch of ch-4 sp.
Ch 3.
Sl st in first ch – picot 3 made.
1 sc in same ch-4 sp.
[(1 sc. Picot 3. 1 sc) all in next tr. Miss next ch-1 sp] twice.
Ch 5. Sl st in first ch – picot 5 made.
[Miss next ch-1 sp. (1 sc. Picot 3. 1 sc) all in next tr] twice.
1 sc in next ch-4 sp. Picot 3. 1 sc in same ch-4 sp.
(1 sc. Picot 3. 1 sc) all in next ch-4 sp.
Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once more.
Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.

SNOWFLAKE C

Foundation / start:
Ch 5. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd:
Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3).
(1 dc in ring. Ch 3) 11 times.
Join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 6.

2nd rnd:
Sl st in ch 3 sp.
Ch 1.
[(1 sc. Ch 7. 1 sc) all in ch-3 sp. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp] 6 times.
Join with sl st in first sl st.

3rd rnd:
Ch 1.
[Miss next sc. (2 sc. Ch 2. 3 dc. 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st in first ch – picot 4 made. 1 tr. 3 dc. Ch 2. 2 sc) all in next ch-7 sp. Miss next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc] 6 times.
Join with sl st in first sc.

4th rnd:
Sl st in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. Sl st in first ch – picot 3 made. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. Picot 3. 1 sc in next tr. Miss next tr. (3 sc. Picot 4. 2 sc) all in next picot sp. 1 sc in next tr. Picot 3. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. Picot 3. 1 sc in next dc. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp. Sl st in each of next 3 sc. Picot 3. Sl st in each of next 2 sc.
Rep from * 5 times more.
Fasten off.

FINISHING (Snowflakes):
Saturate snowflakes in crochet thread stiffener, stretch and pin flat to plastic wrap-covered surface.
Attach twisted cord as hanger.

Twisted Cord:
Cut 1 strand of yarn 10 ins [25 cm] long.
Hold 1 end and twist other end to the right until strand begins to curl.
Fold the 2 ends together and tie in a knot so it will not unravel.
The strands will now twist themselves together.
Adjust length if desired.

BELL (make 3 for each cluster)

Foundation / start:
Ch 4. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd:
Ch 1. 6 sc in ring.
Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd rnd:
Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around.
Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

3rd rnd:
Ch 1.
*1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.
Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)

4th to 6th rnds:
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around.
Join with sl st to first sc.

7th rnd:
Ch 1.
*1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.
Join with sl st to first sc. (20 sc)

8th rnd:
As 4th rnd.

9th rnd:
As 7th rnd. (25 sc)

10th rnd:
As 4th rnd.

11th rnd:
Ch 1.
*1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around.
Join with sl st to first sc. (30 sc)

12th rnd:
Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 sc in each sc around for reverse sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING (Bells / clusters):
Make 1 twisted cord for each Bell as given for Snowflakes.
Attach bead to the end of the cord.
Thread remaining end of the cord through the top of the Bell.
Tie 3 cords together securely at the top of the cluster, then tie again at the end to form a loop.
Adjust length if desired.

TREE SKIRT EDGING

Edging foundation / base:
Ch 6.
Foundation row: (WS). 1 tr in 6th ch from hook.
*Ch 5. 1 tr in top of tr. Rep from * for desired length to fit around the outer edge of tree skirt.
Turn.

1st row:
Ch 1. 1 sc in tr * .
Ch 5.
(1 sc. Ch 3. Sl st in first ch – picot made. 1 sc) all in next ch-5 sp.
Rep from * to end of row.
Ch 2. 1 dc in first ch.
Turn.

2nd row:
Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc.
*Ch 5. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 5. 1 sc in last sc.
Turn.

3rd row:
*Ch 5. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 2. 1 dc in last sc.
Turn.

4th row:
Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc.
*Ch 6. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 6. 1 sc in last sc.
Turn.

5th row:
*Ch 6. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch 6-sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 3. 1 dc in last sc.
Turn.

6th row:
Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc.
*Ch 7. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch-6 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 7. 1 sc in last sc.
Turn.

7th row:
*Ch 7. (1 sc. Picot. 1 sc) all in next ch-7 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 3. 1 tr in last sc.
Turn.

8th row:
Ch 1. 1 sc in first tr.
*Ch 8. 1 sc in next ch-7 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
Ch 8. 1 sc in last sc.
Turn.

9th row:
Ch 1.
*(6 sc. Picot. 6 sc) all in next ch-8 sp. Rep from * to last sc.
1 sc in last sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING (Tree Skirt Edging):
Place Edging onto a flat surface to form a circle.
Cover with a damp pressing cloth and apply a hot iron.
Remove when dry.
Machine or hand stitch to Tree Skirt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

The pattern specifies a Size 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension.

How many bells do I need to make?

You will make 3 bells for each cluster, and 1 ball of yarn will yield enough for five clusters, resulting in 15 bells.

Are the pieces worked separately?

Yes, each component (snowflakes, bells, and tree skirt edging) is worked separately and assembled at the end.

Does this project require assembly?

While the individual parts are crocheted separately, they are not excessively assembled, as the tree skirt edging is stitched on at the final stage.

Conclusion

The Crochet Bells, Flakes & Tree Skirt Edging Pattern is a beautiful way to infuse your home with handmade holiday spirit. With its intricate details and charming designs, this crochet project makes for joyful crafting whether alone or with family. Celebrate the season with unique, crafted decorations that are sure to bring warmth to your celebrations. Happy crocheting!