Christmas table decorations feel even more special when some of the details are handmade.
This crochet Christmas table set combines a large round centerpiece with matching flower-shaped coasters using three classic holiday colors: deep green, bright Christmas red and metallic gold.
The centerpiece has a simple circular center surrounded by a wide row of red scalloped petals. A gold border highlights the shape and gives the finished piece a festive finish without covering the crochet texture.
The coasters repeat the same color combination on a much smaller scale, so everything looks coordinated when placed together on the table.
You can make just the centerpiece, crochet a set of coasters, or use both patterns to create a complete holiday table arrangement.
The design also works well beyond Christmas. Change the colors and the same construction can become spring, autumn, wedding or everyday table decor.
How This Crochet Christmas Table Set Is Made
The two pieces share the same basic idea.
The centerpiece begins with a flat green circle worked from the center outward. Once the circle reaches the desired size, a decorative red petal round creates the flower-like border. Gold yarn is then added around the outer edge and between the green and red sections.
The coasters use a smaller green circle and six red petals instead of the larger number used around the centerpiece.
This makes the pieces look related without simply being different-sized copies.
The layered appearance you see when several coasters or centerpieces are stacked comes from the decorative scalloped edges resting on top of one another.
Materials
For the complete crochet Christmas table set, you will need:
- Green cotton or cotton-blend yarn
- Red cotton or cotton-blend yarn
- Gold yarn or metallic accent yarn of a similar weight
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Blocking mat
- Rust-resistant pins
A smooth cotton yarn is particularly useful for table decor because it gives the stitches good definition and helps the pieces lie flat after blocking.
If your metallic yarn is much thinner than the green and red yarn, you can hold it together with a strand of coordinating yarn.
Finished Size
Your measurements will depend on your yarn, hook and tension.
As a general guide:
Centerpiece: approximately 12–14 in (30–35 cm) across
Coaster: approximately 4.5–5.5 in (11.5–14 cm) across
Gauge is not critical for either piece.
The most important thing is that the work remains flat as the circles grow.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
st / sts – stitch / stitches
rnd – round
rep – repeat
Large Christmas Centerpiece Pattern
Use green yarn.
The centerpiece is worked in joined rounds from the center outward.
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Ch 3. This counts as the first dc.
Work 11 dc into the ring.
Pull the ring closed.
Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
12 dc
Round 2
Ch 3.
Work 1 dc in the same stitch.
Work:
2 dc in each remaining stitch around.
Join with a sl st.
24 dc
Round 3
Ch 3.
Work 2 dc in the next stitch.
Repeat around:
1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st
Join with a sl st.
36 dc
Round 4
Ch 3.
Dc in the next stitch.
Work 2 dc in the next stitch.
Repeat:
dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st
around.
Join.
48 dc
Round 5
Repeat:
dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st
around.
60 dc
Round 6
Repeat:
dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st
around.
72 dc
The green center should now form a flat circle.
If your circle begins to cup, your tension may be tighter than expected. A slightly larger hook can help.
Red Petal Border
Change to red yarn.
The 72 stitches are divided into 12 sections of 6 stitches.
Each section creates one petal.
Repeat around:
sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, 9 tr in next st, skip next 2 sts
Repeat the same sequence 12 times.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
You should have:
12 red petals
The large number of treble crochets worked into one stitch creates the rounded flower-like edge.
Don’t worry if the petals overlap slightly before blocking.
Gold Outer Border
Join gold yarn at one of the valleys between two petals.
Ch 1.
Work sc evenly around the red edge.
Work approximately:
1 sc in each red stitch
and place:
2 sc in the center tr at the top of each petal
This small increase helps the gold border follow the rounded shape without pulling the red petals inward.
Join with a sl st.
Fasten off.
Optional Gold Accent Between the Colors
For an extra decorative detail, use gold yarn to work a line of surface slip stitches around the boundary where the green center meets the red border.
Keep these stitches relaxed.
Metallic yarn has very little stretch, so tight surface stitches can cause the centerpiece to curl.
This detail is optional, but it helps separate the green and red areas visually.
Matching Christmas Coaster Pattern
Use green yarn.
These coasters repeat the same flower idea on a smaller scale.
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Ch 3.
Work 11 dc into the ring.
Join.
12 dc
Round 2
Work:
2 dc in each st around
