Add a dash of holiday cheer to your table with the Peppermint Swirl Coaster—a festive favorite that’s as sweet as it looks! 🍬❤️ With its classic red-and-white spiral design, this charming coaster brings instant candy cane vibes to your home, making it perfect for cozy cocoa nights, cookie swaps, or simply brightening up your winter décor. It’s a quick, satisfying project that’s ideal for gifting or stocking up for holiday markets.
Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just dipping your hook into seasonal crafts, this pattern is a joyful spin on tradition. You can stick with the peppermint palette or mix it up with frosty blues, golden glitz, or even spooky Halloween hues for year-round fun. The surface stitch swirl adds a playful twist, and the finished piece is just the right size to cradle your favorite mug. So grab your cotton yarn and let the holiday magic swirl into your stitches! 🎄🧶✨
🍬 Peppermint Swirl Crochet Coaster Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your holiday table with this peppermint-inspired coaster! The red and white spiral creates a bold candy look that’s perfect for Christmas décor.
✨ Finished Size
- Approx. 6–7 in (15–18 cm) across (using worsted cotton and 4 mm hook).
🧩 Skill Level
- Intermediate – Requires knowledge of color changes, carrying yarn, and working in continuous rounds.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn: Red & White
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sts in same st)
- sl st = slip stitch
📝 Notes
- Work in continuous rounds without joining. Place a stitch marker in the first st of each round.
- Color Changes: Carry the unused yarn inside stitches (tapestry crochet method). Switch colors in the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.
- The spiral effect comes from alternating 3 stitches in red, 3 in white, and keeping increases aligned.
🧵 Pattern Instructions
Round 1: With red yarn, make MR. (3 dc red, switch to white, 3 dc white) repeat 2 more times for 18 dc total (6 red, 6 white in wedges). Tighten MR. (18 sts)
Round 2: (3 dc red, inc in next red st → 2 dc red, switch to white, 3 dc white, inc in next white st → 2 dc white) repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 3: (4 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 4 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (30 sts)
Round 4: (5 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 5 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 5: (6 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 6 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (42 sts)
Round 6: (7 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 7 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (48 sts)
Round 7: (8 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 8 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (54 sts)
Round 8: (9 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 9 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (60 sts)
Round 9: (10 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 10 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (66 sts)
Round 10: (11 dc red, inc red → 2 dc red, switch to white, 11 dc white, inc white → 2 dc white) repeat around. (72 sts)
🔴 Final Border
Round 11: With red yarn, sc around evenly (72 sts). This gives the coaster a neat edge. Sl st to finish, fasten off, and weave ends.
🎯 How to Keep it Flat
- Use cotton yarn and even tension.
- Block lightly with steam or water for a flat finish.
This peppermint swirl crochet coaster is the perfect way to add a touch of handmade holiday charm to your home. The bold red-and-white stripes bring instant festive cheer while also being practical for protecting your table. Whether you make a single piece or a whole set for family gatherings, this sweet design will brighten any space. Enjoy your new holiday project and happy crocheting! 🎅✨
