The Holly & Berries Placemat & Coaster Set is a festive two‑colour crochet pattern featuring a rhythmic SC/DC repeat and optional twisted two‑colour border. Written in both US and UK terms, this pattern is ideal for confident beginners wanting to explore colourwork with neat yarn‑carrying techniques.

Includes full instructions for placemat, coaster, simple border, and twisted border, plus tips for tension, colour changes, and troubleshooting.

Materials
Aran cotton
4.5mm hook
Yarn amounts: 16m–171m depending on item and border

Gauge
4” × 4” = 16 stitches × 13 rows

Finished Sizes
Placemat: 39cm × 26–28cm
Coaster: 11cm × 11–12cm

Skill Level
Confident beginner

Includes
• US terms PDF
• UK terms PDF
• Placemat + coaster
• Simple border
• Twisted two‑colour border
• Yarn‑carrying tips
• Troubleshooting guide