Christmas Tree Table Setting ⋆ Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern is perfect for making a quick festive coaster as a last minute gift, or making a full set of coasters and placemats for your Christmas lunch!
The Christmas Tree Coaster and Placemat are worked in the round and created using double crochet (UK terms) and slip stitch.
A set of two coasters and placemat use up small amounts of yarn, making it a great stash buster.
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Inspiration
I’ve written about the inspiration for this crochet pattern at the very end of the post, if you would like to read it, click the link!
Before you get started
I highly recommend that you read the Essential Information and Additional Instruction sections before you read this pattern.
If you’ve already read them, and are returning to this page to continue crocheting, then simply jump to the patterns using the links below.
Essential Information
Difficulty
Intermediate
Skills
- Colourwork
- Crochet in the round
- Double crochet
- Magic ring
Materials
Yarn
Stylecraft Special DK (8 Py); 295 m (323 yards) per 100g; 100% acrylic
For one coaster
7g / 21 m / 68 yards in White (Shade 1001)
6g / 18 m / 19 yards in Green (Kelly Green, shade 1826)
1g / 1.5 m / 3 yards in Brown (Walnut, shade 1054)
For one placemat
28g / 83 m / 91 yards in White (Shade 1001)
21g / 62 m / 68 yards in Green (Kelly Green, shade 1826)
2g / 3.5 m / 6 yards in Brown (Walnut, shade 1054)
Hook
- 4 mm (US G/6)
I recommend Addi Swing, as it’s an ergonomic hook and it suits my style of crocheting – which is like holding a knife.
Other Supplies
Gauge
Flat Circle of three rounds = 2.5 cm (1 in) diameter, using a 3.5 mm hook.
Circle Pattern for Tension
Rnd 1: With White, and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 dc. Ss into the first st in the round. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the round. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: 1 ch, [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the round. (18 sts)
Sizing
Coaster: Diameter: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Placemat: Diameter: 29 cm (11.5 in)
Abbreviations (UK terms)
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Rnd: Round
Ss: Slip stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Yo: Yarn over
Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Rnd: Round
Sl st: Slip stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Yo: Yarn over
Stitch Counts
The stitch count is indicated at the end of every round or row. Stitch counts are shown like this: (12 sts)
Repeats
Sections to be repeated are indicated within squared brackets [ ], with the number of repeats written after.
Additional Instructions (Crochet)
Stitch Numbering
UK Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 dc = 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.
- Except for the starting chain stitches, which is written this way: Chain 11.
US Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 sc = 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st.
- Except for the starting chain stitches, which is written this way: Chain 11.
Stitch Increases
Multiple stitches worked in one stitch.
- UK Terms: “2 dc in next st”, which indicates that 2 dc stitches are worked into one stitch.
- US Terms: “2 sc in next st”, which indicates that 2 sc stitches are worked into one stitch.
Colourwork
I’ve used stranded colourwork (fair isle) technique for most of this design. For the Christmas Tree trunks, I’ve used the intarsia technique.
Stranded colourwork is when you carry the inactive colour behind the active colour. The inactive colour floats behind the active colour. Every four or five stitches, crochet over the inactive colour, this carries the inactive colour along behind the active colour and prevents puckering.
Intarsia colourwork is when you cut a length of yarn for the small area that you will be crocheting. Instead of carrying the unused colour behind the active colour, you leave it where it was last used. Then when you come back to the point where you need to use that colour again, you pick it up from where it’s hanging and crochet with it as normal.
The Intarsia technique works best when you’re crocheting in rows, but it does work well for the tree trunks in this design, because the trunks are only two stitches wide, and it’s easy to pick up the brown again from where it was left off without any puckering.
Colour Changes
When changing colour, join the new yarn on the last yarn over of the previous stitch, unless otherwise stated.
Crochet in the round
Work in a continuous spiral without slip stitching into the first st in the round.
- Magic Loop: 1 ch in a magic ring does not count as a stitch. The 1 ch in a magic ring is to secure the ring and anchors the work. Always pull the short thread to close the magic ring after working the stitches into the ring. Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Sewing in ends
Always sew in the ends on the wrong sides of your work.
Use of this pattern
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Pattern (UK Terms)
Coaster Pattern
The pattern for the coaster starts at the centre of the circle and works out to the edge.
Remember: Always change colour on the last yo of the previous rnd and the first 1 ch in the rnd does not count as a stitch. From rnd 2, after working the first 1 ch, crochet the next st below the 1 ch.
Rnd 1: With White, and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: With White, 1 ch, [2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (12 sts)
Gently pull the end from the magic ring on rnd 1 and sew in the end.
Prepare to join Green on the next rnd and remember to change colour on the last yo of the previous stitch.
Rnd 3: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (18 sts)
Sew in Green join end.
Rnd 4: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 4 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 5 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 4 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (42 sts)
Rnd 8: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 5 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, with Green, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (54 sts)
Cut Green and prepare to join Brown on the next rnd. Sew in the Green end.
Use the intarsia technique for the Brown tree trunks. Cut three 36 cm (14 in) lengths of Brown and use one of these lengths for each tree. On the second rnd of using Brown, pick up the Brown from where it was left hanging after using it on the previous rnd.
Rnd 10: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 8 dc, 2 dc in next st, 4 dc, with Brown, 2 dc, with White, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (60 sts)
Prepare to join Green on the last yo of the final stitch.
Rnd 11: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 9 dc, 2 dc in next st, 4 dc, with Brown, 2 dc, with White, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st] three times. With Green, ss into the first st in the rnd. (66 sts)
Cut excess Brown, sew in the ends.
Rnd 12: With Green, 1 ch, 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 10 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 5 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (72 sts)
Note: If making the placemat, change to White on the last yo of the next rnd and ss into the first st in the rnd with White.
Rnd 13: With Green, 1 ch, 2 dc, [2 dc in next st, 11 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 9 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (78 sts)
Cut Green, sew in the ends.
Placemat Pattern
For the placemat, work rnds 1 to 13 for the Coaster.
Rnd 14: With White, 1 ch, [12 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (84 sts)
Rnd 15: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [2 dc in next st, 13 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 6 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (90 sts)
Rnd 16: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (96 sts)
Rnd 17: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (102 sts)
Rnd 18: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (108 sts)
Rnd 19: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (114 sts)
Rnd 20: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 4 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 4 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (120 sts)
Rnd 21: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 5 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 5 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (126 sts)
Rnd 22: With White, 1 ch, 7 dc, [with Green, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 14 dc] five times, with Green, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, with White, 7 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (132 sts)
Do not cut Green. When you need to use it again, lift it up from the rnd where it was last used, leaving some slack so it won’t pucker the work.
Use the intarsia technique for the Brown tree trunks. Cut six 36 cm (14 in) lengths of Brown and use one of these lengths for each tree. On the second rnd of using Brown, pick up the Brown from where it was left hanging after using it on the previous rnd.
Rnd 23: With White, 1 ch, [10 dc, with Brown, 2 dc, with White, 9 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (138 sts)
Rnd 24: With White, 1 ch, [10 dc, with Brown, 2 dc, with White, 10 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. With Green, ss into the first st in the rnd. (144 sts)
Cut excess Brown, sew in the ends.
Rnd 25: With Green, 1 ch, 5 dc, [2 dc in next st, 23 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 18 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (150 sts)
Rnd 26: With White, 1 ch, 6 dc, [2 dc in next st, 24 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 18 dc. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (156 sts)
Rnd 27: With White, 1 ch, [25 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (162 sts)
Rnd 28: With White, 1 ch, [26 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. With Green, ss into the first st in the rnd. (168 sts)
Do not cut White. When you need to use it again, lift it up from the rnd where it was last used, leaving some slack so it won’t pucker the work.
Rnd 29: With Green, 1 ch, 13 dc, [2 dc in next st, 27 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 14 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (174 sts)
Rnd 30: With Green, 1 ch, 14 dc, [2 dc in next st, 28 dc] five times, 2 dc in next st, 14 dc. With White, ss into the first st in the rnd. (180 sts)
Cut Green and sew in the end.
Rnd 31: With White, 1 ch, [29 dc, 2 dc in next st] six times. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (186 sts)
Cut White and sew in the end.
Then use your new placemat and coasters! Happy Christmas!
Pattern (US Terms)
Coaster Pattern
The pattern for the coaster starts at the centre of the circle and works out to the edge.
Remember: Always change color on the last yo of the previous rnd and the first 1 ch in the rnd does not count as a stitch. From rnd 2, after working the first 1 ch, crochet the next st below the 1 ch.
Rnd 1: With White, and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: With White, 1 ch, [2 sc in next st] six times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (12 sts)
Gently pull the end from the magic ring on rnd 1 and sew in the end.
Prepare to join Green on the next rnd and remember to change color on the last yo of the previous stitch.
Rnd 3: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (18 sts)
Sew in Green join end.
Rnd 4: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (42 sts)
Rnd 8: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (48 sts)
Rnd 9: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 7 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, with Green, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (54 sts)
Cut Green and prepare to join Brown on the next rnd. Sew in the Green end.
Use the intarsia technique for the Brown tree trunks. Cut three 36 cm (14 in) lengths of Brown and use one of these lengths for each tree. On the second rnd of using Brown, pick up the Brown from where it was left hanging after using it on the previous rnd.
Rnd 10: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, with Brown, 2 sc, with White, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (60 sts)
Prepare to join Green on the last yo of the final stitch.
Rnd 11: With White, 1 ch, [with White, 9 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, with Brown, 2 sc, with White, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st] three times. With Green, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (66 sts)
Cut excess Brown, sew in the ends.
Rnd 12: With Green, 1 ch, 5 sc, [2 sc in next st, 10 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (72 sts)
Note: If making the placemat, change to White on the last yo of the next rnd and sl st into the first st in the rnd with White.
Rnd 13: With Green, 1 ch, 2 sc, [2 sc in next st, 11 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 9 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (78 sts)
Cut Green, sew in the ends.
Placemat Pattern
For the placemat, work rnds 1 to 13 for the Coaster.
Rnd 14: With White, 1 ch, [12 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (84 sts)
Rnd 15: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [2 sc in next st, 13 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (90 sts)
Rnd 16: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (96 sts)
Rnd 17: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (102 sts)
Rnd 18: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (108 sts)
Rnd 19: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (114 sts)
Rnd 20: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (120 sts)
Rnd 21: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (126 sts)
Rnd 22: With White, 1 ch, 7 sc, [with Green, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 14 sc] five times, with Green, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, with White, 7 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (132 sts)
Do not cut Green. When you need to use it again, lift it up from the rnd where it was last used, leaving some slack so it won’t pucker the work.
Use the intarsia technique for the Brown tree trunks. Cut six 36 cm (14 in) lengths of Brown and use one of these lengths for each tree. On the second rnd of using Brown, pick up the Brown from where it was left hanging after using it on the previous rnd.
Rnd 23: With White, 1 ch, [10 sc, with Brown, 2 sc, with White, 9 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (138 sts)
Rnd 24: With White, 1 ch, [10 sc, with Brown, 2 sc, with White, 10 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. With Green, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (144 sts)
Cut excess Brown, sew in the ends.
Rnd 25: With Green, 1 ch, 5 sc, [2 sc in next st, 23 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 18 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (150 sts)
Rnd 26: With White, 1 ch, 6 sc, [2 sc in next st, 24 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 18 sc. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (156 sts)
Rnd 27: With White, 1 ch, [25 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (162 sts)
Rnd 28: With White, 1 ch, [26 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. With Green, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (168 sts)
Do not cut White. When you need to use it again, lift it up from the rnd where it was last used, leaving some slack so it won’t pucker the work.
Rnd 29: With Green, 1 ch, 13 sc, [2 sc in next st, 27 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 14 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (174 sts)
Rnd 30: With Green, 1 ch, 14 sc, [2 sc in next st, 28 sc] five times, 2 sc in next st, 14 sc. With White, sl st into the first st in the rnd. (180 sts)
Cut Green and sew in the end.
Rnd 31: With White, 1 ch, [29 sc, 2 sc in next st] six times. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (186 sts)
Cut White and sew in the end.
Then use your new placemat and coasters! Happy Christmas!
Inspiration
For Valentine’s day 2021, I made a Heart Coaster. This coaster is worked in the round too. When I was considering designing a new Christmas pattern for 2021, I wanted it to be a practical item and also use up small bits of green yarn that I had. So I thought of my Heart Coaster and then I thought, I could make a tree version!
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