Christmas in July: Which Tree Skirt Matches Your Holiday Style?
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July is not the obvious time to think about Christmas. But if you want a handmade tree skirt under your tree in December, July is actually the right time to start. These are big projects, even in super bulky yarn, and beginning now means you can enjoy the process instead of cramming stitches in between Thanksgiving dishes and gift wrapping. Handmade things have a different feeling when you made them with time to spare. Plus all the Christmas patterns are on sale 25% off on Etsy and Ravelry until the end of July 2026!
There are four tree skirt patterns in the shop, and they're designed for four very different decorating styles. Whether your Christmas tree is farmhouse and neutral, cozy and plaid, soft and luxe, or vintage and full of personality, one of them is going to feel like yours.
Rustic Wonderland: The Farmhouse Tree
This one is for whoever goes for a warm, neutral, coordinated Christmas. The kind of tree with cream and wood-toned ornaments, natural textures, and nothing that clashes. The Rustic Wonderland Christmas Skirt has a farmhouse-inspired look and comes in five sizes, from Mini to Large, so it works for everything from a tabletop tree to a floor-to-ceiling one. It’s just as beautiful in a deep red if your farmhouse Christmas runs a little warmer and bolder. It's a classic, handmade piece that feels like it belongs passed down, not pulled out of a box from a big-box store.
If you're making the Rustic Wonderland skirt, the Rustic Wonderland Stocking is the natural companion for the mantle. It's a substantial stocking, about 10 inches wide and 20 inches tall, with room for a serious Santa haul. The pattern includes an optional lining, and the cuff comes in two versions. You can crochet the cuff, or use fabric and personalize it however you like, with a Cricut, hand embroidery, iron-on designs, or cross stitch. Making a matching set gives the whole room the same cohesive, handmade feel.
Let It Snow: The Soft and Glam Tree
This one is for the winter wonderland tree. All white, or mostly white, soft and a little luxe. The Let It Snow Tree Skirt is made in faux fur yarn, which gives it a completely different texture from the others. It's plush and substantial and looks like it belongs at the base of a tree strung with warm white lights. It also comes in five sizes, from Mini to Large.
If you love the faux fur look, there's also a matching Let It Snow Table Runner in three widths. If you're going for a full winter table setup, it's worth starting both now. Find the Let It Snow Tree Skirt on Ravelry.
Cozy Cabin: The Plaid Tree
This one is for the plaid people. The buffalo check lovers. The ones who put up a tree that looks like it belongs in a ski lodge, bold and warm and completely unapologetic about it. The Cozy Cabin Tree Skirt has a buffalo check-inspired pattern and comes in three octagon sizes: 42, 50, and 62 inches. The octagon shape gives it a little more visual interest than a standard round skirt, and it lies beautifully flat under a full tree.
Find the Cozy Cabin Tree Skirt on Ravelry.
Peppermint Swirl: The Vintage Tree
This one is for the person who loves a retro Christmas. Candy-colored ornaments, a little kitschy, cheerful and nostalgic and full of character. The Peppermint Swirl Tree Skirt is a circle shape with a vintage-inspired design, and the name tells you pretty much everything you need to know about the vibe. It comes in three sizes: 42, 50, and 58 inches, and it can be customized to any size if you want something outside those options. You can even make it in pink, which, honestly, feels very right for this one
Find the Peppermint Swirl Tree Skirt on Ravelry.
Final Thoughts
Starting a big project in July sounds early until you're in November wishing you had. All four of these skirts are worked in bulky or super bulky yarn, so they move quickly once you get going, but they're still large pieces and they deserve time to be made well. Pick the one that feels like your Christmas, cast on while it's warm outside, and you'll have something beautiful waiting when December comes.
