Using 4.00mm knitting needles and 8ply yarn

Cast on 22 sts

Knit 2 rows garter stitch

NOTE:  When working the stocking stitch section on each purl row, work k2, Purl to last 2 sts, K2 (to create garter stitch edging of coaster)

Work in stocking stitch as per chart  for either candy cane or christmas tree (see below), 

Work 2 rows garter stitch, cast off.  Trim and neaten edges.

 

Christmas Tree Coaster Chart