Christmas Coaster Crochet: Scalloped Circle Pattern

A Twelve-Scallop Border That Lies Flat

Round 4 finishes with 48 double crochets. The border repeat consumes four stitches, which divides evenly into twelve sections. A firm single-crochet accent round between the center and shells prevents the final round from pulling the green circle outward.

Materials You'll Need

• About 28 yd (26 m) worsted cotton (center), 100% cotton, in Forest green.
• About 8 yd (7 m) worsted cotton (accent), 100% cotton, in Cranberry.
• About 18 yd (16 m) worsted cotton (scallops), 100% cotton, in Warm ivory.
• 4.0 mm (US G-6) crochet hook.
• Yarn needle.
• 12 removable stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Blocking pins.

Absorbent cotton handles condensation better than acrylic. Prewash dark red yarn if it has not been tested for colorfastness.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

• Skill level: Easy.
• Gauge: Rounds 1-4 measure about 4 in (10 cm) across.
• Finished size: About 5.5 in (14 cm) across.
• Working time: About 55 minutes per coaster.

Measure after Round 4. If the center is more than 4 in (10 cm), the finished piece may be too large for a mug and the scallops can ruffle.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

Instructions use US crochet terms. Count at the end of every numbered row or round before moving on.

• mr: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: 2 stitches in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• sk: skip.
• sp: space.
• st(s): stitch(es).
• rnd(s): round(s).

Broad scallop: Sl st in the next stitch, work 5 dc in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch, then sc in the next stitch.

Pattern Notes

• Join each round with a slip stitch.
• Do not turn.
• Mark every fourth stitch before Round 6.

Join every round in the first stitch, then begin the next round in a different point only if necessary to keep the join line subtle.

How to Work Christmas Coaster Crochet Rounds

The green center increases by twelve double crochets per round. The cranberry round adds no stitches; it simply firms the edge. Mark every fourth stitch before starting the shells and verify twelve markers before changing to ivory.

Finishing and Blocking the Scallops

1. Weave the green and cranberry tails toward the center of matching-color rounds.
2. Work the 12 ivory scallops without cutting yarn between repeats.
3. Join the final scallop and fasten off with an invisible finish.
4. Wet the coaster, press out water and pin all 12 scallop peaks.
5. Let it dry fully before stacking.

Do not press a hot iron directly on cotton stitches. Use steam above the surface if a dry coaster needs minor reshaping.

Flat Crochet Coasters without Ripples

• Keep the 48-stitch count before the border.
• Use the same hook for every coaster in a set.
• Place markers before working shells.
• Block all coasters on one traced circle.

Color Sets for Crochet Coaster Patterns

Forest, cranberry and ivory suit a holiday table. For everyday crochet coasters, use navy centers with a natural border or work all six rounds in one color. Keep the 48-stitch foundation for the scallops unchanged.

Care and Storage

Machine wash cold in a mesh bag or hand wash. Reshape the 12 scallops and dry flat. Dark and pale colors should be washed separately the first time.