Welcome back to Handmade Learning Here, dear friend! I’m so happy you stopped by today, because I have the sweetest little holiday project to share with you. If you’ve been looking for a quick, cheerful, and beginner-friendly Christmas pattern, this Santa Coaster is the perfect way to sprinkle a bit of handmade magic around your home. Whether you’re decorating your table, adding cute touches to your workspace, or crafting thoughtful gifts for loved ones, this tiny Santa brings holiday warmth wherever he goes.

 

A Cozy Christmas Crochet Project

This Santa Coaster is worked in the round, beginning with Santa’s face and beard, and then building upward to shape his iconic red hat. The pattern uses basic stitches—double crochet, half double, single crochet, and simple increases—making it extremely accessible for beginners who want to practice shaping and color changes. Because the coaster is small and works up quickly, it’s also a wonderful project for more experienced crocheters looking for something relaxing and festive.

The combination of red, white, peach, and a touch of black gives Santa his classic Christmas look. His fluffy white beard is created using double crochets, while the red rows form a curved little hat that tilts playfully to the side. You’ll finish the coaster with a soft white border that adds charm and gives the entire piece a polished, wintery look.

Materials

To make this cute little Santa coaster, you’ll need:

3.25 mm (US D-3) crochet hook

Sport weight yarn (Weight 2) in:

• Red

•  White
• Peach or skin-tone

Small amount of black yarn or 4 mm safety eyes

Stitch marker

Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends

Scissors

This is a small project and uses only a tiny amount of yarn—perfect for scraps!

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

SANTA COASTER – FULL PATTERN

We begin by creating Santa’s round little face, then add his hat, and finish with a decorative white border.

Face

Start with red yarn.

Rnd 1

Make a magic ring and work 12 dc into the ring. (12)

Rnd 2

We will divide this round into two colors:

• Switch to peach yarn and work 6 dc inc (makes the skin area)

• Switch to white yarn and work 6 dc inc (forms the beard area)
  Total: (24)

Rnd 3

Work increases evenly around:

• With peach yarn: (dc inc, dc) × 6

• With white yarn: (dc inc, dc) × 6
  Total: (36)

Switch to white yarn only.

Rnd 4

Work (2 dc, dc inc) all the way around. (48)

Rnd 5

For this round, you will change colors within the round again:

• With red yarn: (3 dc, dc inc) × 4

• With white yarn: (3 dc, dc inc) × 8
  Total: (60)

Do not cut the white yarn—we’ll use it again later.

HAT

We now work the hat in rows instead of rounds.

Switch to red yarn.

Row 6

Work across the next stitches:
6 dc, then 8 hdc, then 5 sc, finish the row with a sl st.
Turn your work.

Row 7

Begin with:
sk 1, then 3 sl sts.
ch 6, and starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 5 sc down the chain.
Continue along the row:
4 sc, 5 hdc, 8 dc.
Finish with ch 2 and a sl st.
FO red yarn.

This creates Santa’s cute floppy hat side.

WHITE BORDER

Using the white yarn left attached earlier, we’ll create a soft decorative edging around the outer edge of the coaster.

Repeat the following sequence all the way around the coaster:

(hdc, dc) in the same stitch, then (dc, hdc) in the next stitch, then 1 sl st.

Continue this pattern until you reach the end of the round.
Slip stitch to close, fasten off, and weave in ends.

🎅 Your adorable little Santa Coaster is ready!
Perfect for decorating your holiday table, giving as a sweet handmade gift, or adding a cozy Christmas touch to your home.

SANTA CLAUS COASTER PDF PATTERN

 

Because the pattern repeats many easy stitches, you’ll quickly fall into a relaxing rhythm. This is exactly the kind of project that pairs beautifully with a warm drink, cozy music, and a quiet afternoon.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

 

Make It Your Own

You’re welcome to use traditional colors, or you can play with variations—pastel Santas, gray-bearded Santas, even bright whimsical shades for a modern Christmas palette. Make a matching set, hang them as ornaments, attach them to gift bags, or crochet several to use throughout your home.

No matter how you style your Santa, the finished coaster always brings a smile.

Thank You for Visiting!!

Thank you so much for joining me here at Handmade Learning Here! I hope this Santa Coaster pattern fills your holidays with joy, creativity, and lots of handmade love. Your visits mean the world to me, and I’d be delighted to see you again soon. Don’t forget to explore the other festive patterns on the blog—there’s always something new to inspire your crochet journey.

Wishing you a warm and cozy Christmas season, and happy crocheting!