These crochet coasters are SO PRETTY, with a scalloped edge that makes them look like flowers! Practice simple crochet stitches and make these beginner friendly coasters that are great for skill building and work up quickly!
Use the FREE crochet coaster pattern below (with step-by-step video) or grab the printable, ad-free pattern with BONUS Quick Guide from our Etsy shop! Make a set for yourself to protect your tables, or give these crochet coasters as a thoughtful homemade gift!
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How to Crochet a Coaster
Equipment:
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials
Round 1:
- Insert 12 double crochet into a magic circle. Pull the tail to tighten the circle and slip stitch into the first st to join the round.
Round 2:
- Chain 2 and insert 2 dc into the first st (an increase).
- Inc in each stitch around. Sl st in the first st to join.
Round 3:
- Ch 2 and insert 1 dc in the first st. Inc in the next stitch.
- Rep this pattern (1 dc, 1 inc) around.Sl st in the first st to join.
Round 4:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 single crochet in the first st.
- Skip the next st (leave it completely empty).
- Insert 5 dc in the next stitch (the one after the skipped st).
- Skip another st after the 5-dc and insert 1 sc in the next st.This completes the first petal, or scalloped edge, and starts the second one.
- Repeat this pattern (skip 1 st, 5 dc, skip 1 st, 1 sc) around until you reach the last scallop.End with 5 dc and sl st into the first st to join. You should have 9 scallops.
Finish off the coaster:
- Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
- Weave in the ends.
- Optional: Use the rest of the yarn ball to make 5 more coasters!Your crochet coaster is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- Use a blanket stitch to sew on a felt backing to make these coasters non-slip.
- All of our crochet patterns are written in English, using US terminology.
- Just learning crochet or want a refresher on the standard stitches? Check out our crochet basics posts!
Crochet Abbreviations & Terms:
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms. Here’s what each abbreviation means:
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Download our crochet coaster pattern:
You can follow the full crochet coasters pattern with step-by-step instructions for free right here in this post (supported by ads). Or, if you’d like a printable crochet coasters PDF pattern with BONUS Quick Guide, you can grab it in our Etsy shop. It’s perfect to keep by your side as you crochet!
Printable Crochet Coasters Pattern
Get the printable Crochet Coaster Pattern PDF with step-by-step photos + BONUS Quick Guide in our Etsy shop!
Which yarn is best for crochet coasters?
100% cotton yarn is definitely the best yarn for making crochet coasters. We used Bernat handicrafter (worsted weight / medium 4), which is one of our favourites. It’s easy to work with and it makes coasters that are durable, absorbent, and easy to clean.
We don’t like to use acrylic yarn or blends to make coasters, because they don’t absorb liquids easily and they aren’t as heat resistant as cotton.
What size crochet coaster does this pattern make?
This pattern makes a coaster with a diameter of just over 4 inches (if made with a 5mm hook).
What size hook is used for making a crochet coaster?
We recommend using a 5 mm hook, or whichever hook is suggested for the yarn you’re using.
A larger hook will make the tension looser, and therefore the coaster will be a bit bigger. Similarly, a smaller hook will make a smaller coaster with tighter tension.
How many crochet coasters can you make from 1 ball of yarn?
We were able to make 6 coasters from a 1.75 oz (50 g) ball of yarn, which is 80 yards long.
Therefore, you’ll need just over 13 yards of yarn to make one single coaster — making it the perfect project to use up scrap yarn!
We love the minimalist look of these crochet coasters, and they come together so easily! Choose your favourite colour of yarn and make a whole set of 6 in only an hour!
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