Free Christmas Tree Coaster Crochet Pattern

Suggested Yarn:

• #3 Light (DK, light worsted, 8-ply) cotton blend or 100% cotton yarn.
  • Color A (green): Approx. 15.3 yards (14 meters) per coaster.
  • Color B (yellow): Approx. 1 yard (90 cm) for each star.
• Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Additional Materials:
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
• Finished Pattern Measurements: Coaster is approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall and 4.5 inches (11 cm) at its widest point.

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• picot: Chain 3, slip stitch into the first chain
• st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
• sp: Space
• rpt: Repeat

Pattern Notes:

• Written in US crochet terms.
• Instructions are for right-handed crocheters.

Stitching Instructions for Making the Christmas Tree Coaster Crochet Pattern:

Tree Coaster

Foundation: Using Color A, create a magic ring (MR) or chain 5 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.

Row 1 (Tree Base):

• Chain 4 (counts as 1 treble), make 3 treble stitches into the ring.
• Make 2 slip stitches around the post of the last treble, then slip stitch into the ring.
• (Start of tree) Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), into the ring make 2 double crochets, chain 3, and 3 double crochets. Tighten the magic ring. Turn.

Row 2:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as the chain-3, 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the top of the chain-3. Turn.

Row 3:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as the chain-3, 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the top of the chain-3. Turn.

Row 4:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as the chain-3, 1 double crochet in the next 8 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 8 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the top of the chain-3. Turn.

Row 5:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the same space as the chain-3, 1 double crochet in the next 11 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 11 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the top of the chain-3. Turn.

Row 6:

• Slip stitch into the next 6 stitches. Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the next 9 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 10 stitches. Turn.

Row 7:

• Slip stitch into the next 5 stitches. Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the next 7 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 8 stitches. Turn.

Row 8:

• Slip stitch into the next 7 stitches. Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet), make 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches.
• In the chain-3 space, make (2 double crochets, chain 3, 2 double crochets).
• Make 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches. Chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.

Star:

Foundation: Using Color B, create a magic ring (MR) or chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.

Round 1:

• Into the ring, (single crochet, picot). Repeat from * 4 more times.
• Pull the yarn tail to close the magic ring, then slip stitch into the first single crochet to join. Cut yarn and fasten off.

Finishing

• Use a yarn needle to weave in the tail ends of the tree and star.
• Sew the star to the top of the tree.

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