Crochet Gingerbread Cookie Coasters – A Sweet & Simple Holiday Make
Easy Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial Included!
The holiday season is the perfect time to cozy up with a quick handmade project, and these Gingerbread Cookie Coasters might be one of my favorite festive makes yet. Whether you’re decorating your own home, putting together a cute hostess gift, or prepping for a holiday market, this easy crochet pattern works up fast and brings instant Christmas charm to any space.
Inspired by classic iced gingerbread cookies, these coasters add the cutest warm-and-whimsy touch to your coffee table — and they’re completely customizable in any color combination you love.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the details of the pattern, share helpful tips, and show you how to make your very own set.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
There are plenty of reasons makers have been loving this project:
- Beginner-friendly: Uses simple stitches, including a step-by-step explanation of the bean stitch.
- Quick to finish: Perfect for last-minute gifts or batching for markets.
- Festive & fun: Looks adorable in gingerbread tones, holiday reds and greens, or even pastels for a sweet candy look.
- Two size options: Standard coaster size + a larger mug coaster for oversized holiday mugs.
- Video tutorial included: Great if you’re a visual learner or new to the stitch technique.
Materials You’ll Need
As listed in the pattern PDF:
- Cotton Yarn, Weight 4 – choose your favorite holiday shades
- G/4.0mm Crochet Hook
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
For my sample coasters, I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in festive colors like taupe, brown, white, red, green, and pink — the perfect palette for gingerbread-inspired designs.
Stitches Used (All in U.S. Terms)
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- INC – Increase
- Bean Stitch (fully explained inside the pattern)
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- MR – Magic Ring
If you’re new to the magic ring or bean stitch, don’t worry — the written instructions + video tutorial make it super approachable.
Perfect For Holiday Gifting!
These little coasters make adorable gifts on their own, but here are a few cute pairing ideas:
- Tie a set of coasters together with twine + include hot cocoa mix
- Add them to a holiday mug for a themed gift
- Package with homemade treats or neighbor gifts
- Use as stocking stuffers
- Make sets for craft fairs or Christmas markets
They also look beautiful styled on your coffee bar, cocoa station, or holiday dining table.
Color Ideas!
In the pattern, I provide several color-change suggestions, including:
- Traditional gingerbread cookie (taupe + brown + white icing)
- Red peppermint style
- Pink or green pastel “frosted cookie”
- Santa and Elf themed coasters
- Oversized mug rug version with layered icing rounds
Mix and match to create your own set!
Find the full printable PDF available in my shop: here (I really appreciate the support-it allows me to continue to design!)
The full Gingerbread Cookie Coaster Crochet Pattern is available as a downloadable PDF in my shop and includes:
- Step-by-step written instructions
- Notes for color changes
- Instructions for both coaster sizes
- Helpful stitch explanations
- A link to the full video tutorial
I always love seeing your finished makes, so feel free to tag me on Instagram @cloud9_knots so I can share your creations!
If you would like to follow along with me while making one of the coasters please visit the following link for a full video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrwfmBpiFbU
Pattern:
Large Mug Coaster:
Using the G Hook and desired yarn: *The CH stitch after the join in each Round will NOT count in the stitch count.
Round 1: 6 SC in MR. Join with a SL ST to the first SC of the round. CH 1. (6 SC made)
Round 2: 1 HDC INC in each SC around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. CH 1. (12 HDC made)
Round 3: 1 Bean Stitch in each ST around. Join to first Bean Stitch of round with a SL ST. CH 1. (12 Bean STS made, 12 CH STS made = 24 STS)
Round 4: 1 HDC in each ST around. Join to first HDC of round with a SL ST. CH 1. (24 HDC made)
Round 5: 1 Bean Stitch in each ST around. Join to the first Bean Stitch of the round with a SL ST. CH 1. (24 Bean STS made, 24 CH STS made = 48 STS)
Round 6: 1 HDC in each ST around. Join to first HDC of round with a SL ST. CH 1. (48 HDC made) Turn your work. You will work Round 7 with the wrong side of the coaster facing you-working around the coaster in a counterclockwise direction.
*You will not close the bean stitches in Round 7 with a CH stitch. After pulling the working yarn on the hook through all 6 loops, simply move on with a HDC in the next ST.
Round 7: (1 Bean Stitch, 1 HDC next ST) Repeat to end of round. Join to the first Bean Stitch of the round with a SL ST. (24 Bean STS, 24 HDC = 48 STS) Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Regular Coaster:
Using the G Hook and desired yarn: *The CH stitches after the join in each Round will NOT count in the stitch count.
Round 1: 6 SC in MR. Join with a SL ST to the first SC of the round. CH 1. (6 SC made)
Round 2: 1 HDC INC in each SC around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. CH 1. (12 HDC made)
Round 3: 1 Bean Stitch in each ST around. Join to first Bean Stitch of round with a SL ST. CH 1. (12 Bean STS made, 12 CH STS made=24 STS)
Round 4: 1 HDC in each ST around. Join to first HDC of round with a SL ST. CH 1. ( 24 HDC made) Turn your work. You will work Round 5 with the wrong side of the coaster facing you-working around the coaster in a counterclockwise motion.
Round 5: 1 Bean Stitch in each ST around. Join to the first Bean Stitch of the round with a SL ST. CH 1. (24 Bean STS made, 24 CH STS made= 48 STS) Fasten off and weave in all ends.
☕ Enjoy Your Cozy New Coasters
I hope this festive little project brings some extra warmth and cheer to your holiday season. These coasters have quickly become one of my favorite seasonal patterns — simple, charming, and such a sweet addition to any Christmas setup.
If you loved making these, don’t forget to explore the other holiday patterns available in my shop — from stockings to trees to winter plushies!
Happy making,
Nicole
Cloud 9 Knots Crochet Designs