How to Create a DIY Christmas Wreath Coaster

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Create the foundation chain

Using your blue yarn, create a foundation chain of 35 stitches. This chain forms the base of your wreath and sets its overall diameter. Keep your tension even throughout — a consistent foundation chain makes the subsequent rounds much easier to work and helps the finished coaster lie flat.

Step 2 — Build the wreath body

Join the yarn to the first stitch and begin working in rounds using single crochets (sc). At the beginning of each round, increase by one stitch — yarn over, insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over again, and complete a single crochet to create the extra stitch. Continue for seven rounds in total, building up the circular body of the wreath and establishing the defined center point that gives it its classic wreath silhouette.

Step 3 — Shape the outer edge

To create the bouncy, petal-like outer edge, skip the first stitch (the base of the chain), single crochet in the next stitch, then skip a stitch and repeat this pattern all the way around until you have formed nine distinct petals. This alternating skip-and-stitch pattern gives the wreath its characteristic shape with clearly defined, rounded edges.

Step 4 — Thicken the outside with slip stitches

Slip stitch around the entire outer round several times to build up and thicken the outside of the coaster, giving it a more substantial, finished look. As you complete this step, make sure to leave a flat section at the bottom of the wreath — this is where the bow will sit, so keeping it uncluttered ensures the bow attaches neatly and lies flat.

Step 5 — Chain the bow base

Switch to your red yarn and crochet a chain of approximately 100 stitches. This long chain will become the decorative bow on your finished wreath coaster. Take care not to twist the chain as you work — keeping it flat now makes the weaving step much easier.

Step 6 — Weave the red chain into the coaster

Thread the red chain onto your yarn needle. Insert the needle down through the work and weave it through the blue stitches of the wreath base, working your way around until you return to the starting point. Take care to distribute the red yarn evenly throughout the coaster so the colour is spread consistently all the way around the wreath.

Step 7 — Tie the bow

Once the red chain is fully woven in, bring both ends together at the flat bottom section of the wreath and tie them into a neat, attractive bow. Trim the ends to your preferred length — shorter for a tidy finish, longer for a more dramatic bow. Adjust the loops of the bow so they sit symmetrically and look tidy from the front.

Step 8 — Finish and display

Your crocheted Christmas wreath coaster is complete! Give it a gentle press to help it lie flat and hold its circular shape. It makes a wonderful handmade gift, a festive table decoration, or a cheerful addition to your own holiday home. The same technique works beautifully with different color combinations for other seasonal themes throughout the year.

Frequently asked questions

How do I create the foundation chain for a Christmas wreath coaster?
Crochet 34 chain stitches and then make one additional stitch in the last loop on your hook, giving you a total of 35 stitches. This foundation chain forms the base of the wreath and sets its overall size.

How do I increase stitches when crocheting the wreath body?
To increase one stitch at the beginning of each round, yarn over and insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over again, and complete a single crochet. This creates an extra stitch at the start of each round, gradually building the circular shape of the wreath body over seven rounds.

Why do I skip stitches when creating the outer edge of the wreath coaster?
Skipping stitches creates a bouncy, petal-like effect along the outer edge of the wreath. By skipping one stitch and single crocheting in the next, you produce nine defined petals that give the coaster its distinctive wreath shape.

How do I weave the red chain into the coaster to form the bow?
Thread the long red chain onto your yarn needle and insert it down through the work, weaving it through the blue stitches of the wreath base until you return to the starting point. Distribute the red yarn evenly throughout, then tie the ends into a neat bow and trim as desired.

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