Nordic Star Christmas Tree Coaster Free Pattern

Nordic Star Christmas Tree Coaster Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the cozy charm of the holidays with this Nordic Star Christmas Tree Coaster. This intricate design combines traditional motifs with a modern twist, making it perfect for adding a festive touch to your table setting. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a handmade gift, this coaster is sure to impress your guests!

Materials Needed

• DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Forest green
  • Snow white
  • Cranberry red
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Using the forest green yarn, create a magic ring. This will be the foundation of your coaster.
2. Round 1: Chain 1 (Ch 1), then work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first single crochet. You should have 6 stitches in total.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 12 stitches now.
4. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 18 stitches.
5. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 24 stitches.
6. Switch to Snow White Yarn: Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 30 stitches.
7. Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 36 stitches.
8. Switch to Cranberry Red Yarn: Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 42 stitches.
9. Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 48 stitches.
10. Finish Up: Fasten off the yarn and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle for a neat finish.
11. Embroider the Nordic Star Motif: Using the snow white yarn, embroider a simple Nordic star motif in the center of your coaster to add a touch of traditional elegance.

Your Nordic Star Christmas Tree Coaster is now complete! Enjoy the cozy and festive charm it brings to your holiday gatherings.