Free Crochet Poinsettia Coaster Pattern

There’s something magical about setting a holiday table with handmade touches. These crochet poinsettia coasters are a quick, festive project you can whip up in an evening. They add a pop of red and white cheer under your glasses, mugs, or even a little candle holder. Perfect for gift-giving or dressing up your own Christmas table!
This pattern is written in US standard crochet terms and is worked in the round. Each coaster looks like a little poinsettia bloom, and with the bright red petals against crisp white edges, it’s the ultimate holiday accent.

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What you need

Yarn: Small amounts of red, white, and green worsted weight cotton yarn (cotton works best for coasters).

 

Hook: Size H/5 mm crochet hook (or size needed for gauge).

 

Notions: Scissors, yarn needle.

 

Gauge: Not essential for this project.

Instructions

Pattern

Notes:

• Weave in ends as you go. 
• Ch stitches at beginning of round do NOT count as a stitch. 
• Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch of the round. 
• Stitch counts are given at the end of each round. 

Rounds

Round 1: With Color 1 (white), ch 4, join to form circle. Ch1, [sc, ch3 in center of circle] 8 times, join round.

Round 2: Join Color 2 (red) in any ch-3 space. Ch3, work 2dc in same ch space, ch1. 3dc, ch1 in next ch-3 space. Repeat from * to * around, join.

Round 3: Ch2, FPdc around first dc, 2hdc in next dc, hdc AND FPdc around next dc, ch1. Repeat from * to * around, join.

Round 4: Ch2, FPdc around next FPdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next FPdc, ch3. Repeat from * to * around, join.

Round 5: Ch2, FPdc around next FPdc, hdc in next 2 hdc, skip next hdc, FPdc around next FPdc, ch6. Repeat from * to * around, join.

Round 6: Ch2, FPsc2tog over two FPdc, skipping the 2 hdc between, ch8. Repeat from * to * around, join.

Round 7: Join Color 1 (white) in any FPsc2tog. Ch1, sc in FPsc2tog, working around chs of previous two rounds (so the chs are encased) trc 9. Repeat from * to * around, join. Fasten off.

Each coaster measures about 4–5 inches across (depending on yarn and hook size). Make a set of four, tie them up with a satin ribbon, and you’ve got the sweetest handmade hostess gift.

These poinsettia coasters are not only functional but also bring that cozy, homemade feel to your holiday gatherings. And because they work up quickly, you can make a whole stack while catching up on Christmas movies.