Poinsettia Christmas Coaster

The holidays are drawing near! Are you ready!? This whimsical crochet Poinsettia Christmas Coaster will add a personal touch to your holiday table! This quick and simple project brings a touch of happiness and elevates your holiday spirit, making it ideal for festive occasions or as a thoughtful present to someone! I have created this wonderful table accessory after being inspired by the stunning poinsettia flower. Let’s learn how to crochet this Christmas coaster together using the simple, step-by-step design I created specifically for you.

-Elisa (@stringsandcuddles)

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4 mm)
• Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• tape measure
• sport weight yarn (#2)

NOTES:

• Read the pattern carefully before starting.
• This pattern uses US crochet terms.
• This is a straightforward pattern worked in the round.
• * * Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
• The gauge for this pattern is not particularly crucial. You can change the yarn weight and hook size to make your coaster larger or smaller.
• Gauge: round 2 = 1.75″ (diameter)
• Skill level: easy to adventurous beginner
• Finished measurement: about 6″ (diameter)

ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch(s): chain(s)
• dc: double crochet
• fp: front post
• hdc: half double crochet
• mr: magic ring
• rep: repeat
• sc: single crochet
• sk: skip
• slst(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• tr: treble crochet
• p: picot – ch3 and slst in top of tc
• dc-cl: working three incomplete double crochet stitches into the same base (post) stitch. [Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through the first two loops (2 loops remain on hook)] repeat 3 times until 4 loops remain on hook, yarn over, and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

 

CROCHET CHRISTMAS COASTER PATTERN:

With a red yarn, start with a MR.

• Round 1: Ch3 (counts as 1DC), 11DC into the ring. Pull the yarn tail tightly to close the ring and slst in the 1^st st (top of ch 3) to close the round. 12 sts
• Round 2: Ch4 (counts as 1DC and ch-1-sp), (1DC, ch1) in each st around. Slst in the 1^st st (3^rd ch of ch4) to close the round.  12 sts, 12 ch-1-sps
• Round 3: Ch1 (does not count as a st), (1FPDC-Cl in the next st, ch3) in each st around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round.  12 sts, 12 ch-3-sps

• Round 4: Ch1 (does not count as a st), *1FPSC in the next st, 3SC in the next ch-3-sp*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round.  48 sts

• Round 5: Ch1 (does not count as a st), *1SC in the next st, ch3, sk 3 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round.  12 sts, 12 ch-3-sps
• Round 6: Ch1 (does not count as a st), *(1SC, 1HDC, 1DC, 1TR, P, 1TR, 1DC, 1HDC, 1SC) into the next ch-3-sp, sk the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round.  Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Note: Rounds 7 and 8 are worked behind Round 6.

With a green yarn and Round 6 folded (wrong side facing up), attach yarn to any middle st from the 3SC-group in Round 4. Please see the images below for reference.

• Round 7: Ch1 (does not count as a st), *1SC in the middle st from the 3SC-group, ch4, sk 3 sts*; Slst in the 1^st st to close the round.  12 sts, 12 ch-4-sps

 

• Round 8: Ch1 (does not count as a st), *(1SC, 1HDC, 2DC, 1TR, P, 1TR, 2DC, 1HDC, 1SC) into the next ch-4-sp, sk the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

I hope you love and enjoy your festive Poinsettia Christmas Coaster! Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and have a happy new year!!!

I would love to see your Crochet Christmas Coaster! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #crochetchristmascoaster

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