Bring on Christmas and winter vibes with my Crochet Peppermint Coaster Pattern. Reminiscent of those peppermint swirl candies - all you need is a cup of hot cocoa to go with it.
I love Christmas, primarily because I adore all things winter, and Christmas seems to encapsulate that spirit. My favorite drink during the holiday season, besides some mulled wine, is hot cocoa—especially when it's made with peppermint and marshmallows! Yum!
This cute little crochet peppermint coaster pattern is perfect for the season! The best part? These coasters are super easy to make! It's just a few single crochet flat rounds without any color changes, followed by a charming candy cane crochet edging.
One reason I designed the peppermint crochet coasters this way is that traditional patterns, which start with the peppermint swirl in the middle, can be too advanced for most beginners. This pattern, however, is ideal for first projects and quick creations for holiday markets! I even use the candy cane border on holiday blankets like my crochet candy cane border blanket!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice. I used cotton yarn for this crochet peppermint coaster pattern. Cotton is great for crochet coasters because it is heat-resistant, so it won't melt, and it absorbs liquid easily. Acrylic yarn doesn't offer these benefits.
- Color Options. While I designed the crochet coasters to resemble peppermint candy, feel free to switch the colors as you like.
- Finished Size. The size of the coaster is approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. You can adjust the number of rows needed depending on how big you want the coaster to be.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Chain - ch
- Increase - inc
- Slip Stitch - sl st
🧋Variations
To keep the holiday theme going, change the colors: red and green for Christmas, light blue and white for an overall winter theme, white and gold for New Year's, or orange and black for Halloween. The options are endless!
🍵Instructions for Crochet Peppermint Coaster Pattern
The crochet peppermint coaster pattern is made in the round.
Round 1: Using white cotton yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and then repeat until end of round. (18).
Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and then repeat until end of round. (24).
Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and then repeat until end of round. (30).
Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and then repeat until end of round (36)
Step 1: Without fastening off the white yarn, ch x4 then set the yarn aside (do not fasten off).
In the next stitch, attach the red yarn and then ch x4.
Step 2: Then put your crochet hook back into the working loop in your white yarn and make a single crochet in the next available stitch. So you should skip over the red and start making a repetitive pattern.
Now do the same with the red yarn. Sc into the stitch available. Now you should have 2 finished loops for the border, one red and one white.
Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 until the border is finished.
At the end of the border, if you have an extra space or two colors next to each other, you can fudge it a little by skipping a sc so the pattern has no mistakes. In the end you can’t even tell a stitch was skipped.
The last loop might be hard, but if you ch x2 and then sl st to the first loop already made using that color it should close the circle seamlessly.
And now you know how to do the candy cane crochet border and how to crochet coasters for beginners.
If you have any extra red and white yarn you can make crochet apple coasters.
🐌Expert Tips
- Chain Loops. If you want a tighter chain loop, you can use 3 chains, but I wouldn't recommend making them larger, as they might snag on something.
- Use Cotton Yarn. Stick to cotton yarn for best results. It’s more durable and functional for coasters than acrylic.
- Finishing Touches. Consider adding a non-slip backing to your coasters for added stability on smooth surfaces.
- Customize for Gifting. These coasters make great gifts! Pair them with a hot cocoa mix and a mug for a lovely holiday present.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Wool is a good alternative since it is heat-resistant, water-absorbent, and antimicrobial.
It isn’t necessary, but if you feel it would help your crochet peppermint candy coasters stay in place on your desk, give it a shot!
You can use them as appliqués for totes, cardigans, blankets, pillows, etc.
🧶More Crochet Coaster Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Peppermint Coaster Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Peppermint Coaster Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- sc = Single crochet
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Notes
- Use cotton yarn for heat-resistant and liquid-absorbent crochet coasters.
- Resembles peppermint candy; colors can be changed.
- Coaster size: 4.5 inches in diameter; adjust rows for size.
- Vary colors for themes: red and green for Christmas or light blue and white for winter.
- Options are endless!
Instructions
- This pattern is made in the round.
- Round 1: Using white cotton yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and then repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and then repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and then repeat until end of round (30)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and then repeat until end of round (36)
Candy Cane Border:
- Step 1: Without fastening off the white yarn, ch x4. Set the yarn aside (do not fasten off). In the next stitch, attach the red yarn and then ch x4.
- Step 2: Put your crochet hook back into the working loop in your white yarn and make a single crochet in the next available stitch. So you should skip over the red and start making a repetitive pattern.
- Now do the same with the red yarn. Sc into the stitch available. Now you should have 2 finished loops for the border, one red and one white.
- Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 until the border is finished.
- At the end of the border, if you have an extra space or two colors next to each other, you can fudge it a little by skipping a sc so the pattern has no mistakes. In the end you can’t even tell a stitch was skipped.
- The last loop might be hard, but if you ch x2 and then sl st to the first loop already made using that color it should close the circle seamlessly.
- And now it's finished! Enjoy!
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