Crochet Candy Cane Coasters

Create your very own festive crochet candy cane coasters to add a touch of holiday cheer to your home decor! These adorable coasters are not only functional but also make for a delightful conversation starter during your holiday gatherings. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some red and white yarn, you can easily whip up a set of these charming coasters in no time. These crochet candy cane coasters are not only practical for protecting your surfaces from hot or cold beverages, but they also make for a delightful handmade gift for friends and family. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to add a festive touch to your holiday decor with these charming candy cane coasters!

Materials:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in Red and White (I used I Love This Cotton yarn)
• H/5mm hook

Stitches used (US terms):

• Chain – ch
• Slip Stitch – ss
• Single Crochet – sc
• Half Double Crochet – hdc

Note: Chains at the beginning of each round do not count as stitches (except in round 6).

Make a magic ring with color Red. Ch 2.

Round 1: Work 12 hdc in ring. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull ring tight. (12 stitches)

Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (24 stitches)

Change to White.

Round 3: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next 2 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each of next 2 stitches* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. (32 stitches)

Change to Red.

Round 4: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next 3 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each of next 3 stitches* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. Change to color B. (40 stitches)

Change to White.

Round 5: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in same stitch as ss. Sc in next 4 stitches. *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in each of next 4 stitches* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first sc. (48 stitches)

Change to Red.

Round 6: Ch 2. (counts as first stitch) Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, ch 2. *Skip 2 stitches, 3 hdc in next stitch, ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to top of beginning ch 2. (16 hdc clusters and 16 ch 2 spaces).

Fasten off and weave in ends.