Crochet Gingerbread Coasters

Crochet gingerbread coasters are a delightful addition to any home during the holiday season. These charming coasters not only protect your surfaces from drink rings but also add a touch of festive whimsy to your decor. Handcrafted with love, each coaster features intricate details that resemble the sweet and spicy gingerbread cookies we all love. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of hot cocoa, these adorable coasters are sure to bring a smile to your face. So why not treat yourself and your guests to these adorable crochet gingerbread coasters and spread the joy of the season?
Materials Needed
You will need:
- Patons Cotton 8ply yarn in pink, brown and white
- Scraps of black yarn for embroidery
- Ribbon
- 3.75mm Crochet Hook
- Embroidery needle
Stitch Abbreviations
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- sp - space
- ch - chain
- hd - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
Let's Crochet
Round 1: With your pink yarn, make a magic ring and ch 1, 10 sc in the ring, sl st to first sc. Tie off, pull ring tight and weave in ends. (10)
Round 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc, repeat from * around, sl st to top of initial ch 3. (30)
Round 7: Attach your white yarn in any space between the hd sets, *ch 4, sl st in space between hd sets, repeat from * around, sl st to first ch. (20 spaces)
Finishing Touches
To make the eyes, thread your embroidery needle with black yarn and satin stitch two eyes in round 3 about 4 dc's apart, using about 4-5 stitches for each eye. Weave in ends.
Thread your embroidery needle with white yarn and satin stitch one small stitch in the top left of each eye, to add a highlight. Weave in ends.
To make the mouth, thread your embroidery needle with black yarn and ensure the mouth is centred and is stitched on the bottom edge of round 3, backstitch 10 stitches around. Weave in ends.
Cut a length of ribbon (about 5-6") and thread between two spaces on round 5 and tie into a bow, trimming ends if necessary.
US Terms - Shorthand
- Round 1: (pink) Magic ring, ch 1, 10 sc (10)
- Round 2: (brown) ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around (20)
- Round 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, (1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch) around (30)
- Round 4: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, (2 dc, 2 dc in next stitch) around (40)
- Round 5: (ch 3, miss 1 st, 1 sc) around. (20 spaces)
- Round 6: sl st to first ch sp, 2 ch, 2 hdc, (3 hdc in each ch sp) around. (60)
- Round 7: (white) ch 4, sl st between hdc sets, all around. (20 spaces)
- Round 8: sl st to first ch sp, (1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc) in each ch sp around.
UK Terms - Shorthand
- Round 1: (pink) Magic ring, ch 1, 10 dc (10)
- Round 2: (brown) ch 3, 1 tr in same st, 2 tr in each st around (20)
- Round 3: ch 3, 1 tr in same st, (1 tr, 2 tr in next stitch) around (30)
- Round 4: ch 3, 1 tr in same st, (2 tr, 2 tr in next stitch) around (40)
- Round 5: (ch 3, miss 1 st, 1 sc) around. (20 spaces)
- Round 6: sl st to first ch sp, 2 ch, 2 htr, (3 htr in each ch sp) around. (60)
- Round 7: (white) ch 4, sl st between htr sets, all around. (20 spaces)
- Round 8: sl st to first ch sp, (1 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc) in each ch sp around.