Bring classic Christmas colors to your holiday decorating with this Christmas Star Crochet Table Mat.

Designed with a bright red circular center, a textured evergreen-green section, and eight bold red star points, this festive crochet project makes a beautiful handmade accent for Christmas tables, coffee stations, side tables, or holiday displays.

The small decorative picots in the green section add texture reminiscent of evergreen branches, while the pointed red border creates the striking star-shaped silhouette.

This project is worked primarily in joined rounds before the eight outer points are completed individually.

Skill Level

Intermediate Beginner

The pattern uses basic crochet stitches together with simple increases, decreases, color changes, and picots.

Finished Size

Approximately:

8–10 in (20–25 cm) across

Finished measurements will vary depending on yarn weight, hook size, and individual tension.

Materials

• Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn
• Red yarn
• Green yarn
• Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (US G/6)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Blocking pins and blocking mat, optional

Yarn Recommendation

Cotton yarn is recommended because it provides good stitch definition and helps the star maintain its shape.

This pattern is intended primarily as decorative table décor, rather than as protection for handling hot cookware.

Abbreviations – US Crochet Terms

Special Stitch

Picot

Ch 3, sl st into the first ch made.

The picot creates the small pointed green details around the center of the star.

Important Pattern Notes

The center of the project is worked in joined rounds.

Do not turn your work unless specifically instructed.

The beginning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Join each completed round with a slip stitch into the first stitch.

The eight red star points are worked separately after completing the green center section.

Keep your tension relaxed while working the star points so that the finished piece lies flat.

Crochet Pattern

Red Center

Using red yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1

Ch 2.

Work 12 dc into the MR.

Pull the magic ring closed.

Join with sl st to first dc.

Stitch count: 12 dc

Round 2

Ch 2.

Work 2 dc in each st around.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 24 dc

Round 3

Ch 2.

Repeat around:

1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 36 dc

Round 4

Ch 2.

Repeat around:

1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 48 dc

Fasten off red.

Green Evergreen Section

Join green yarn in any stitch.

Round 5

Ch 1.

Repeat around:

1 sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 56 sc

Round 6

Ch 1.

Repeat around:

1 sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 64 sc

Round 7

Ch 1.

Repeat around:

1 sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st.

Join with sl st.

Stitch count: 72 sc

Round 8 – Decorative Evergreen Picots

Ch 1.

Repeat the following 8 times:

Sc in next 4 sts, picot, sc in next 5 sts.

Join with sl st to first sc.

You should now have 8 evenly spaced decorative picots around the green section.

Stitch count: 72 sc + 8 picots

Fasten off green.

Eight Red Star Points

The 72 stitches from the previous round are divided into:

8 sections of 9 stitches each.

Each section will form one star point.

Place stitch markers every 9 stitches if needed before beginning.

Point 1

Join red yarn in the first stitch of one 9-stitch section.

Row 1

Ch 2.

Hdc in the same st and in each of the next 8 sts.

Turn.

9 hdc

Row 2

Ch 2.

Hdc2tog.

Hdc in next 5 sts.

Hdc2tog.

Turn.

7 hdc

Row 3

Ch 2.

Hdc2tog.

Hdc in next 3 sts.

Hdc2tog.

Turn.

5 hdc

Row 4

Ch 2.

Hdc2tog.

Hdc in next st.

Hdc2tog.

Turn.

3 hdc

Row 5

Ch 2.

Hdc3tog.

1 st remains

Fasten off.

Points 2–8

Repeat Rows 1–5 across each remaining group of 9 green stitches.

When finished, you will have:

8 red triangular star points.

Star Border

Join red yarn in one valley between two points.

Ch 1.

Work evenly along the edge of the first star point.

Place approximately 1 sc into the end of each row while working toward the tip.

At the tip work:

3 sc into the tip stitch.

Continue working sc evenly down the opposite side.

Work 1 sl st into the valley between the two points.

Continue around all eight points in the same way.

Join with sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off.

Optional Hanging Loop

The hanging loop makes it easy to display the star when it is not being used as table décor.

At the tip of your chosen top point, join green yarn.

Ch 14.

Sl st into the same tip stitch to form a loop.

Fasten off.

Weave in both ends securely.

For a smaller loop, use 10–12 chains.

For a larger loop, use 16–18 chains.

Finishing

Weave in all yarn ends securely using a yarn needle.

For the cleanest star shape, lightly block the finished piece.

Gently shape all eight points so they are evenly spaced.

Pin each point into position and allow the piece to dry completely before removing the pins.

Blocking makes a noticeable difference with geometric crochet projects and helps emphasize the star silhouette.

Color Ideas

The traditional Christmas red and evergreen green combination creates the classic holiday appearance shown in the inspiration image.

You could also try:

• Cream, gold, and forest green
• Burgundy and sage green
• White and Christmas red
• Red, white, and green
• Ivory and metallic gold
• Dark green and cream

Using one neutral color can also transform the pattern into a more modern Christmas decoration.

How to Use Your Crochet Christmas Star

This star works beautifully as a decorative accent underneath a mug, candle holder, small centerpiece, vase, or Christmas figurine.

You could also hang it on a wall, cabinet knob, or holiday display using the optional crochet loop.

For an especially festive look, make several stars in different Christmas color combinations and arrange them throughout your holiday décor.

Related Christmas Crochet Patterns

If you enjoy making crochet stars for Christmas, you might also like these free patterns:

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Quick & Charming Christmas Crochet Stars – Free Easy Pattern

Make a collection of simple crochet stars that are perfect for ornaments, garlands, gifts, and holiday decorating.

Christmas Star Crochet Pattern – Free & Easy Tutorial for Beginners

If you’re looking for another beginner-friendly Christmas star project, this pattern is a great addition to your holiday crochet list.

Final Thoughts

This Christmas Star Crochet Table Mat combines traditional holiday colors with a bold geometric shape that stands out among handmade Christmas decorations.

The simple circular center keeps the project approachable, while the green picot details and eight pointed sections give the finished star an eye-catching festive appearance.

It is also a great project for using small amounts of red and green cotton yarn left over from other Christmas crochet projects.

Whether you display it on your holiday table or hang it as part of your Christmas décor, this handmade star adds a cozy crochet touch to the season.