Crochet Christmas Tree Coaster

This flat coaster is worked in single crochet, starting at the widest part of the tree. Decreases create the sloping branches, while two inset rows give the tree its tiered shape.

Skill level: Confident beginner
Terminology: US crochet terms
Approximate size: 14–16 cm wide and 17–20 cm tall, depending on yarn and tension. Finished measurements require sample confirmation.

Get more details about this project

What you need

Approximately 25 g worsted-weight cotton yarn in green

Small amount of matching-weight brown cotton yarn

Scrap of yellow cotton yarn for embroidery

4.5 mm crochet hook, or a size that produces firm, flexible fabric

Yarn needle

Scissors

Instructions

Little seasonal projects are such a lovely way to use up leftover cotton yarn. This Christmas tree coaster has a simple stitched texture and a stepped outline that gives it plenty of character without needing extra decorations.

Keep the centre flat so your mug sits evenly. The optional star is embroidered near the tip, leaving the main coaster surface clear.

Instructions

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together
• sc3tog: single crochet three stitches together
• st/sts: stitch/stitches

Special stitches

Sc2tog: Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat in the following stitch. Yarn over and pull through all three loops.

Sc3tog: Insert hook into each of the next three stitches in turn, yarning over and pulling up a loop in each. Yarn over and pull through all four loops.

Pattern notes

• Ch 1 and turn after every row unless otherwise stated.
• Turning chains do not count as stitches.
• Work through both loops.
• Numbers in brackets show the completed stitch count.
• On inset rows, the slip stitches are positioning stitches. Do not work into them on the following row.

1. Crochet the lower tier

With green, ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and each remaining chain. (25)

Rows 2–3: Sc in each stitch. (25)

Row 4: Sc2tog, sc in the next 21 sts, sc2tog. (23)

Row 5: Sc in each stitch. (23)

Row 6: Sc2tog, sc in the next 19 sts, sc2tog. (21)

Row 7: Sc in each stitch. (21)

Row 8: Sc2tog, sc in the next 17 sts, sc2tog. (19)

Row 9: Sc in each stitch. (19)

2. Shape the middle tier

Row 10 — inset row: Sl st in the first 2 sts. Sc in the next 15 sts. Leave the final 2 sts unworked. (15 sc)

Row 11: Sc in each of the 15 sc only. (15)

Row 12: Sc2tog, sc in the next 11 sts, sc2tog. (13)

Row 13: Sc in each stitch. (13)

Row 14: Sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts, sc2tog. (11)

Row 15: Sc in each stitch. (11)

3. Shape the upper tier

Row 16 — inset row: Sl st in the first st. Sc in the next 9 sts. Leave the final st unworked. (9 sc)

Row 17: Sc in each of the 9 sc only. (9)

Row 18: Sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog. (7)

Row 19: Sc in each stitch. (7)

Row 20: Sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog. (5)

Row 21: Sc in each stitch. (5)

Row 22: Sc2tog, sc in the next st, sc2tog. (3)

Row 23: Sc in each stitch. (3)

Row 24: Sc3tog. (1)

Fasten off.

4. Add the trunk

Place the tree with the starting chain at the bottom. Count across its 25 foundation stitches and mark the central 5 stitches: stitches 11–15.

Join brown yarn in the unused foundation loop beneath stitch 11.

Trunk Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the same foundation stitch and the next 4 foundation stitches. (5)

Trunk Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch. (5)

Fasten off.

5. Finish

Weave in all ends. If desired, embroider a small yellow star near the tree tip using straight stitches.

Dampen the coaster and gently shape it on a towel. Straighten the trunk, open out the tier corners and allow it to dry flat completely before use.