Frosted Pinecone Coaster Set Free Pattern – A Knitted Winter Woodland Duo

Bring the quiet beauty of a snow-dusted forest to your holiday table with these knitted pinecone coasters. Featuring a rich, textured bobble stitch and a delicate frost-white border, each coaster is a tiny, tactile tribute to winter's calm. Perfect for gifting or grounding your own seasonal gatherings, this pattern is beginner-friendly and creates a stunning, handmade set that will impress your guests.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This project uses simple, readily available materials and is an excellent way to practice texture knitting.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Deep Forest Green (e.g., Cascade 220 in Forest Heather) – approximately 50 yards
  • Contrast Color (CC): Frost White (e.g., Cascade 220 in White) – approximately 10 yards
• Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical for this project, but a tighter gauge will create a sturdier, more durable coaster.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern creates a square coaster with a pinecone motif in the center, surrounded by a garter stitch border. Each coaster measures approximately 4.5 inches square. Make two coasters for a matching set.

Abbreviations

• K = knit
• P = purl
• K2tog = knit two together (decrease)
• Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch (increase)
• MB = make bobble (see special stitch instructions below)

Special Stitch – Bobble (MB)

This is the signature stitch that creates the pinecone texture. Follow these steps carefully:

1. (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) all into the same stitch – you now have 5 stitches on the right needle.
2. Turn work, P5.
3. Turn work, K5.
4. Turn work, P5.
5. Turn work, K5.
6. Now, pass the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th stitches over the 1st stitch (one at a time) to decrease back to 1 stitch.
7. Bobble complete.

Coaster 1: Pinecone with Garter Border

This coaster features the pinecone motif framed entirely in the deep forest green, creating a classic, elegant look.

1. With MC, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit all stitches (garter stitch border).
3. Row 5 (Right side): K4 (border), K17, K4 (border). (All rows will have a 4-stitch garter border on each side.)
4. Row 6: K4, P17, K4.
5. Row 7: K4, K8, MB, K8, K4.
6. Row 8: K4, P17, K4.
7. Row 9: K4, K7, MB, K1, MB, K7, K4.
8. Row 10: K4, P17, K4.
9. Row 11: K4, K6, MB, K3, MB, K6, K4.
10. Row 12: K4, P17, K4.
11. Row 13: K4, K5, MB, K5, MB, K5, K4.
12. Row 14: K4, P17, K4.
13. Row 15: K4, K4, MB, K7, MB, K4, K4.
14. Row 16: K4, P17, K4.
15. Row 17: K4, K3, MB, K9, MB, K3, K4.
16. Row 18: K4, P17, K4.
17. Row 19: K4, K2, MB, K11, MB, K2, K4.
18. Row 20: K4, P17, K4.
19. Row 21: K4, K1, MB, K13, MB, K1, K4.
20. Row 22: K4, P17, K4.
21. Row 23: K4, K17, K4.
22. Rows 24-27: Knit all stitches (garter stitch border).
23. Bind off all stitches knitwise. Weave in ends.

Coaster 2: Pinecone with Frosted Edge

This version adds a crisp frost-white border, giving the set a wintry, snow-dusted appearance. The body of the coaster is identical to Coaster 1, with the white edge added at the end.

1. With MC, cast on 25 stitches.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit all stitches.
3. Row 5: K4, K17, K4.
4. Row 6: K4, P17, K4.
5. Row 7: K4, K8, MB, K8, K4.
6. Row 8: K4, P17, K4.
7. Row 9: K4, K7, MB, K1, MB, K7, K4.
8. Row 10: K4, P17, K4.
9. Row 11: K4, K6, MB, K3, MB, K6, K4.
10. Row 12: K4, P17, K4.
11. Row 13: K4, K5, MB, K5, MB, K5, K4.
12. Row 14: K4, P17, K4.
13. Row 15: K4, K4, MB, K7, MB, K4, K4.
14. Row 16: K4, P17, K4.
15. Row 17: K4, K3, MB, K9, MB, K3, K4.
16. Row 18: K4, P17, K4.
17. Row 19: K4, K2, MB, K11, MB, K2, K4.
18. Row 20: K4, P17, K4.
19. Row 21: K4, K1, MB, K13, MB, K1, K4.
20. Row 22: K4, P17, K4.
21. Row 23: K4, K17, K4.
22. Row 24: Knit all stitches.
23. Row 25: With CC, knit all stitches.
24. Row 26: With CC, knit all stitches.
25. Bind off all stitches with CC. Weave in ends.

Finishing

Lightly steam block each coaster to flatten and even out the bobbles. Do not stretch aggressively. Allow to dry completely before use. This step is essential for achieving a professional, polished look.

Your Frosted Pinecone Coaster Set is now complete! These charming coasters make wonderful handmade gifts, stocking stuffers, or a cozy addition to your own winter table. The textured bobble stitch is surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it, and the result is a beautiful, tactile tribute to the peace of a snowy forest.