Crochet Christmas Poinsettia Candle Coaster
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The Crochet Christmas Poinsettia Candle Coaster is a charming and festive addition to your holiday decor! With its intricate design and vibrant colors, this coaster is perfect for protecting your surfaces while adding a touch of seasonal cheer. Whether you're looking to spruce up your own home or create a thoughtful homemade gift for a loved one, this crochet creation is sure to impress. The delicate petals of the poinsettia, paired with the cozy feeling of crochet, make this coaster a delightful and functional decoration for the holiday season. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to bring a little bit of Christmas magic into your home with this adorable project!
Materials:
- 4.5 mm hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn (4)- I used Big Twist Yarn in Taupe, Deep Red and Wine
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:
SC : Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
CH: Chain
SL ST: Slip Stitch
Special Stitches:
Mini Pique ('P' Stitch)- Chain 3, sl st into back of first chain
Pattern:
Color 1: (I used “Taupe”)
R1: 8 HDC in magic circle (8 hdc)
R2: ch 2, 2 HDC in each st across, sl st to starting hdc (16 hdc)
R3: ch 2, 2 HDC in each st across, sl st to starting hdc (32 hdc)
R4: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, sl st to starting hdc (32 hdc)
R5: ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, sl st to starting hdc (48 sc)
R6: ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st, sl st to starting hdc (64 sc)
Finish off.
Color 2: (I used “Deep Red”)
Reattach yarn.
*Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next st, ch 4, sk 3 sp, *dc in next 2 st, ch 4, skip 3 (rep from * to end, sl st to join.
**In order to begin the crocodile stitches you will have to slip stitch down your first dc.
*Sl st into Ch3 from previous row, ch 3, *dc 4 around 1st post, dc at top of post, ch 2, sl st in the back of the 1st chain (mini pique), dc in the same stitch at the top of post, 4 dc around 2nd post (This is your first petal/crocodile stitch). Skip 1 sc, sc in next, skip next sc, dc around next post, rep * to end. Sl st to first ch on the first petal.
Finish Off.
Color 3: (I used “Deep Red”)
Reattach yarn a chain space of the previous color.
*Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same ch 4, *skip over the petal to the next chain 4, chain 6, dc 2 in ch space, rep from * around, sl stitch to join.
*Slip stitch down first dc, ch 3, *dc 4 around 1st post, dc at top of post, ch 2, sl st in the back of the 1st chain (mini pique), dc in the same stitch at the top of post, 4 dc around 2nd post (this is your first petal/crocodile stitch), dc around next post, rep * to end, sl st to first petal.
Finish Off.
Color 4: (I used “Wine”)
Reattach yarn in chain space of the previous color
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same ch 6, *skip over the petal to the next chain 6, chain 7, dc 2 in ch space, rep from * around, sl stitch to join.
*Slip stitch down first dc, ch 3, *dc 4 around 1st post, dc at top of post, ch 2, sl st in the back of the 1st chain (mini pique), dc in the same stitch at the top of post, 4 dc around 2nd post (this is your first petal/crocodile stitch), dc around next post, rep * to end, sl st to first petal.
Finish Off.
Sew in Ends.