Santa Coaster Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for a quick and festive crochet project to get you in the Christmas spirit? This free Santa coaster crochet pattern is the perfect blend of cute and practical! Whether you’re decorating for a holiday party, making handmade gifts, or just adding a touch of jolly fun to your coffee table, these adorable Santa coasters will make everyone smile.

Designed for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this easy crochet coaster pattern works up quickly using basic stitches and leftover yarn. Plus, it’s a great way to add handmade warmth to your holiday decor without spending a fortune. Keep reading for the step-by-step Santa coaster tutorial!

Skill level

Beginner

Materials

• Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn in the following colors
  • White
  • Red
• Crochet hook: 3.50 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• mr – magic ring
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in next st)
• dec – decrease (2 sc worked off together)
• (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round

Pattern Instructions

Head

Round 1:  12 dc in mr (12)
Round 2:  inc*12 (24)
Round 3:  (dc, inc)*12 (36)
Round 4:  (2 dc, inc)*12 (48)
Round 5:  (sc, skip 1 st, 7 dc in the next st, skip 1 st) *8 , sc (65)

Finish off.

Hat

Continue crocheting the hat with red yarn directly onto the head, beginning in the next stitch.

Row 1:  (1 hdc in each of the next 4 st, 2 hdc in the next st) *2, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 st (16), ch 1, turn
Row 2:  hdc, dec, 10 hdc, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (14)
Row 3:  hdc, dec, 8 hdc, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (12)
Row 4:  hdc, dec, 6 hdc, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 5:  hdc, dec, 4 hdc, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 6:  hdc, dec, 2 hdc, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 7:  hdc, dec, dec, hdc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 8:  dec, dec, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 9:  dec, (1). Finish off.
Row 10:  Change the color to white for the pompon. Make 5 dc in the same st, leaving the last loop of each on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook to finish them off together.

Congratulations! Your Santa coaster is now finished. We would love to see your finished coaster in our Facebook Group.

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