The Mistletoe & Holly Graph Coaster Set: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Festive, Textured Home Accent

Knit a Touch of Holiday Cheer: The Mistletoe & Holly Graph Coaster Set

Bring the warmth of the season to your home with this charming, free knitting pattern for a set of four Mistletoe & Holly Graph Coasters. Using simple intarsia and textured stitches, you’ll create a cozy, modern accent for your coffee table. Each coaster features a festive graph pattern with a mistletoe sprig and holly design, worked in rich forest green, cranberry red, cream, and gold. Perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike, this project is a delightful way to add handmade holiday cheer to your decor.

Materials Needed

To knit these coasters, you’ll need the following supplies. All measurements are approximate.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in four colors:
  • Forest Green (MC) – 50 yards
  • Cranberry Red (CC1) – 50 yards
  • Cream (CC2) – 50 yards
  • Gold (CC3) – 50 yards
• Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)
• Other: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, blocking pins (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Each coaster is worked flat from the bottom up using intarsia for the graph pattern. The graph is 20 stitches wide and 24 rows tall. Make 4 coasters total.

Graph Key

• MC (Forest Green): Knit on RS, Purl on WS
• CC1 (Cranberry Red): Knit on RS, Purl on WS
• CC2 (Cream): Knit on RS, Purl on WS
• CC3 (Gold): Knit on RS, Purl on WS

Coaster Pattern

Row 1 (RS): With MC, k20.
Row 2 (WS): With MC, p20.

Row 3: K4 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k4 MC.
Row 4: P4 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p4 MC.

Row 5: K3 MC, k1 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k1 MC, k1 CC2, k3 MC.
Row 6: P3 MC, p1 CC2, p1 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p1 MC, p1 CC2, p3 MC.

Row 7: K2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC.
Row 8: P2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC.

Row 9: K1 MC, k3 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k3 CC2, k1 MC.
Row 10: P1 MC, p3 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p3 CC2, p1 MC.

Row 11: K2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC.
Row 12: P2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC.

Row 13: K3 MC, k1 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k1 MC, k1 CC2, k3 MC.
Row 14: P3 MC, p1 CC2, p1 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p1 MC, p1 CC2, p3 MC.

Row 15: K4 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k4 MC.
Row 16: P4 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p4 MC.

Row 17: K5 MC, k2 CC2, k6 MC, k2 CC2, k5 MC.
Row 18: P5 MC, p2 CC2, p6 MC, p2 CC2, p5 MC.

Row 19: K6 MC, k2 CC2, k4 MC, k2 CC2, k6 MC.
Row 20: P6 MC, p2 CC2, p4 MC, p2 CC2, p6 MC.

Row 21: K7 MC, k2 CC2, k2 MC, k2 CC2, k7 MC.
Row 22: P7 MC, p2 CC2, p2 MC, p2 CC2, p7 MC.

Row 23: K8 MC, k2 CC2, k8 MC.
Row 24: P8 MC, p2 CC2, p8 MC.

Edging

With RS facing, pick up and knit 20 stitches along the top edge, 20 stitches along the bottom edge, and 24 stitches along each side edge (total 88 stitches). Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 2 rows. Bind off loosely. Weave in all ends.

Repeat for Remaining Coasters

Repeat the entire pattern for the other three coasters.

Assembly & Finishing

Block coasters to shape (optional, but recommended for a crisp finish). Optionally, add a small loop of yarn to one corner for hanging. Your festive coaster set is ready to enjoy or gift!